Action News Jax has confirmed that Jacksonville City Councilman Raul Arias is under investigation by Jacksonville’s Office of Inspector General.
Sources told Action News Jax’s Ben Becker it’s because of his reporting in November that led to Arias resigning as chair of the City Council Finance Committee.
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We detailed potential conflicts of interest regarding Arias’ family being paid $35,000 to cater the installation ceremony of City Council President Kevin Carrico.
In addition, Arias tried to steer a $100,000 grant outside his district and urged a nonprofit to use a company he previously owned, Bold City Media…