Testimony of Vickey Cavey

Special Investigatory Committee on JEA · 2026-06-22 · agenda_item

This public notice concerns testimony provided to the Special Investigatory Committee on JEA in the City of Jacksonville, Duval. The committee is reviewing various aspects of JEA's operations, including hiring practices, leadership appointments, and financial matters like capacity fees. The testimony covered topics such as ensuring live streaming of JEA Board meetings, internal employee surveys, the process for appointing the permanent CEO, severance packages, leadership team selection, diversity in management, and workplace toxicity. The committee is also looking into the timeline of past JEA Board events, employee departures, political influence on contracts, and the handling of capacity fee collection issues. This item is currently under review by the committee. The scope of work involves extensive investigation, record review, and public discussion, which may lead to future policy changes or operational adjustments within JEA. Local businesses in legal services, professional consulting, and administrative support could find opportunities to engage with the committee or JEA as these reviews progress. Early engagement with relevant parties may provide an advantage as the committee's findings and recommendations develop.