Carrico Texts Reveal Board Favor

Jacksonville City Council President Kevin Carrico is under scrutiny after newly released texts revealed he allegedly tried to sway a JEA board seat for a friend — Paul Martinez, president of the Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Florida — by telling a current board member he’d “owe” him a favor. The texts, obtained by the State Attorney’s Office, show Carrico asking Martinez to chat about the JEA just days before Martinez applied for the board, then later pulling his application after the scandal erupted. Carrico also sent cryptic messages like “Guess it’s time they get a new board member to show them who’s boss,” and repeatedly referenced “favors” — even asking for help with a civil service hearing and closing a permit for former Mayor Lenny Curry. While no racism or toxicity was mentioned in the documents, the controversy raises serious questions about board appointments and favoritism. Carrico has remained silent, and the State Attorney’s Office has yet to release an update on their ongoing investigation. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d08da8d81e9aa170