Overview
- The Special Investigative Committee convened its first meeting to examine potential unpaid capacity fees and workplace issues at the city-owned utility.
- General Counsel Michael Fackler told the committee Ross would not be available due to privileged information, prompting accusations of stonewalling and calls to waive privilege.
- Deputy General Counsel Dylan Feingold said OGC would assist to the fullest, denied retaliation against Ross, and drew rebukes after suggesting the council might want to arrest her.
- Council member Rory Diamond urged a litigation hold to preserve documents, citing past records destruction during an earlier JEA scandal.
- Council member Ju’Coby Pittman relayed reports of employee fear and disputed terminations, while the Jacksonville NAACP asked Council President Kevin Carrico to delay a JEA board appointment until investigations conclude.