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Jacksonville Council president's $6,200 gift spending draws scrutiny

2026-07-29 Kevin Carrico Jacksonville City Council $6,200 United States

Outgoing Jacksonville Council President Kevin Carrico faced questions on 2026-07-29 over $6,200 spent on parting gifts to council members, staff, and city employees. Critics accused him of exercising poor judgment in the expenditure during his final days in office.

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‘Poor judgement’: Carrico’s $6,200 Jacksonville Council gift spending sparks scrutiny

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The outgoing council president traditionally gives parting gifts to fellow members, select staff, and city employees. But former Council President Kevin Carrico is facing questions over whether he took the tradition too far.

‘Poor judgment’: Carrico’s $6,200 Jacksonville Council gift spending sparks scrutiny

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