A new batch of text messages obtained by Action News Jax’s Ben Becker reveals more background on the controversy surrounding leadership at JEA, including the timeline of discussions about CEO Vickie Cavey being asked to step down and separate efforts by Jacksonville City Council President Kevin Carrico to change the makeup of the utility’s board.
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The messages, exchanged between Cavey and JEA board member Rick Morales, raise questions about when concerns over workplace culture at the utility were first raised — and how it aligns with political maneuvering surrounding the board.
Board member says he asked CEO to resign
At last Tuesday’s JEA board meeting, Morales confirmed he approached Cavey and asked her to step down.
“I did approach Vickie and ask her to resign and she said yes,” Morales said during the meeting.
Morales told the board that Cavey later reconsidered after initially agreeing to leave her position…