Jacksonville Council Picks New Leaders

Jacksonville’s new City Council leadership is set — first-term Republicans Nick Howland and Joe Carlucci are taking the reins as president and vice president, respectively, after a unanimous vote for Howland and a close runoff for Carlucci. Facing ongoing tensions with the mayor’s office and a looming investigation into JEA, Howland vows to prioritize public safety, infrastructure, and job growth through economic development — all while steering clear of retribution politics. Carlucci, whose family has deep political roots in the city, now holds a key stepping stone to future council leadership. With major policy-setting power ahead, their leadership could shape Jacksonville’s direction for the year ahead. 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/b4770869e792f88d