A trade-off proposal to give the Downtown Investment Authority more independence in granting incentives but also place the Jacksonville City Council in greater control over the organization prompted disagreement and a highly unusual situation between Council members during a May 29 committee meeting.

In discussion about DIA-related Ordinance 2025-0395, Council President-elect Kevin Carrico called for the chamber sergeant-at-arms after being approached on the dais by Council member Matt Carlucci.

“I feel threatened by Mr. Calucci,” Carrico told the officer.

Carrico, referring to Carlucci, then said, "We’re in the middle of committee sir, you can leave or you can have your seat."

The situation ended quickly, with Carlucci walking out of the chamber unescorted, but it highlighted disagree

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