Action News Jax Ben Becker has learned that Jacksonville City Council Finance Committee Chair Raul Arias is stepping down from his leadership role, effective immediately.
The move comes in the wake of an Action News Jax investigation into Arias’ business dealings.
Council president issues immediate leadership change
A memo distributed Friday night by Council President Kevin Carrico announced that he had accepted Arias’ request to relinquish his role as Finance Committee Chair. In the memo, Carrico wrote:
“I have accepted Council Member Raul Arias’ request to step down as Chair of the Finance Committee. To ensure continuity and keep our budget and legislative work on track, I am appointing Council Member Joe Carlucci to serve as Chair. These changes are effective immediately.”…