Jacksonville City Council President Nominates Randy Wyse to JEA Board

Wyse's leadership experience and commitment to public service cited as key factors in nomination.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Jacksonville City Council President Kevin Carrico has officially nominated Randy Wyse to serve on the JEA Board of Directors, citing Wyse's proven leadership, operational insight, and institutional experience as exactly what the city needs on the utility's governing board. Wyse has a long career in public service, including 32 years with the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department and leadership roles with the Florida Professional Firefighters and Jacksonville Association of Firefighters Local 122.

Why it matters

The nomination of Wyse to the JEA Board comes amid ongoing turmoil and changes within the city's utility leadership. Carrico believes Wyse's blend of operational expertise and commitment to transparency and accountability will help bring stability to the JEA during a critical time.

The details

Carrico praised Wyse's track record of balancing organizational leadership with fiscal responsibility, negotiation skills, and a focus on accountability. Wyse said he is deeply honored by the nomination and that his career has always been centered on serving the community faithfully, advocating for transparency, and collaboratively solving complex problems. It was also announced that outgoing JEA Board member Arthur Adams Jr. was nominated in a 6-1 vote to become Vice Chair of the JEA Executive Committee.

  • Carrico announced the nomination on Monday, March 2, 2026.
  • Wyse's nomination comes as Adams' term on the JEA Board is expiring.

The players

Kevin Carrico

The President of the Jacksonville City Council, who nominated Randy Wyse to the JEA Board of Directors.

Randy Wyse

A 32-year veteran of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department who has served in leadership roles with the Florida Professional Firefighters and Jacksonville Association of Firefighters Local 122. He has been nominated to the JEA Board of Directors.

Arthur Adams Jr.

The outgoing JEA Board member who was nominated in a 6-1 vote to become Vice Chair of the JEA Executive Committee.

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What they’re saying

“Randy Wyse is a proven leader who has dedicated his life to public service, both in uniform and in leadership roles advocating for Jacksonville's firefighters and their families. Randy has balanced organizational leadership with a commitment to fiscal responsibility, negotiation, and accountability. That blend of operational insight and institutional experience is exactly what Jacksonville needs on the JEA Board.”

— Kevin Carrico, Jacksonville City Council President (firstcoastnews.com)

“It is a deep honor to be nominated to serve on the JEA Board of Directors. Throughout my 32-year career with the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department and in my union leadership roles, my focus has always been clear: serve the community faithfully, advocate for transparency and accountability, and work collaboratively to solve complex problems.”

— Randy Wyse (firstcoastnews.com)

What’s next

The Jacksonville City Council will vote on Wyse's nomination to the JEA Board of Directors in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

Wyse's nomination to the JEA Board signals an effort by city leadership to bring stability and a focus on transparency and accountability to the utility's governing body during a period of turmoil. His blend of operational expertise and public service experience is seen as an asset that can help guide JEA through complex challenges.