{"id":410280,"date":"2026-09-25T12:44:07","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T12:44:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/410280\/"},"modified":"2026-09-25T12:44:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T12:44:07","slug":"jea-board-expected-to-vote-on-interim-ceo-as-vickie-cavey-steps-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/410280\/","title":{"rendered":"JEA board expected to vote on interim CEO as Vickie Cavey steps down"},"content":{"rendered":"

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 The JEA<\/a> board is expected to formally vote on Jody Brooks as the utility\u2019s interim CEO during a public meeting Friday, as Vickie Cavey prepares to leave the position<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The meeting begins at 9 a.m. at JEA headquarters in downtown Jacksonville and is open to the public.<\/p>\n

Brooks has served as interim CEO for several weeks. The board is expected to discuss the next steps in JEA\u2019s leadership transition.<\/p>\n

Cavey\u2019s resignation comes after nearly four decades with JEA. She became interim CEO in 2024 before being appointed to the position permanently.<\/p>\n

RELATED: JEA board chair defends former CEO Vickie Cavey amid political pressure<\/a><\/p>\n

Her tenure in the top role has been marked by controversy, including a Jacksonville City Council investigation into allegations and complaints about workplace culture<\/a>. Employees made accusations of racism and toxic leadership, leading to employee surveys and public testimony.<\/p>\n

When Cavey announced her resignation, Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan praised her years of public service.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think that we all owe Vickie a great debt of gratitude. She is a wonderful public servant. She has served the city well for many years and I\u2019m grateful she came in when she did to really handle a tough situation at JEA,\u201d Deegan said.<\/p>\n

The board\u2019s meeting could provide more clarity on the future of JEA\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n

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