JUST IN: Councilman Freeman said it is because two of his colleagues are raising concerns because they don’t believe Cumber was forthcoming with information when she was questioned by the council about her husband’s involvement in the attempted sale.
– Jacksonville City Council President Terrance Freeman on Wednesday said he plans to reopen a special investigatory committee on the attempted sale of JEA after emails and text messages that contradict statements by sitting Councilwoman LeAnna Cumber recently surfaced.
According to Freeman’s news release, on March 2, 2021, LeAnna Cumber made her disclosures regarding the ITN stating: “I have no conflicts regarding JEA and ITN.” Councilman Nick Howland sent a letter to Freeman this week calling for the investigation into the involvement of Cumber’s husband in the attempted sale of JEA, and Freeman did just that.
2. Ascertain whether Council Member Cumber attempted to use her official position to influence the ITN process for personal gain; and
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