september 4th guest speaker: Kevin CARRICO
Kevin Carrico, Council President District 4
Kevin served as Vice President of Operations for the Clara White Mission from 2012-2016, helping Jacksonville's homeless population work their way into better circumstances.
Kevin earned his Master's Degree in Public Administration with a concentration in nonprofit management from the University of North Florida in 2016. He was a mayoral appointee to the Citizens Planning and Advisory Committee, Zone 4 from 2014-2016. Kevin now serves as the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida.
Kevin ran for City Council in 2020, motivated by a genuine love for people and a commitment to service. He served as the chair of the Land Use and Zoning Committee from 2022-2025. During that time, he was named Legislator of the Year by the Northeast Florida Builders Association, was appointed Chair of the Special Committee for the Future of Downtown, and was elected by his peers to serve as the Vice President of the City Council from 2024-2025.
In 2025, Kevin was elected the 57th President of the City Council. He brings his years of leadership, public service, civic engagement, and youth advocacy to this new position. During his term, he plans to focus on three core values: faith, family, and future. He has attended Impact Church since 2016. Kevin loves all people, no matter who they are or where they're from. Though he has lived and traveled all over the country, Jacksonville holds a special place in his heart, and he maintains his unwavering dedication to its residents and their future.