Councilman Kevin Carrico Has Not Sought Third Term
Jacksonville City Councilman Kevin Carrico stepped down to focus on his new global advisory firm.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in People
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Jacksonville City Councilman Kevin Carrico has announced he will not seek a third term in office. He is leaving his council post to focus full-time on Alignment Global Partners, a new advisory firm he founded with his wife, Daysi Jacobson Carrico.
Why it matters
The transition marks a shift in professional focus for the councilman as he pivots from public service to private sector consulting. Carrico intends to leverage his experience in leadership and business strategy to support nonprofit and business clients.
Alignment Global Partners founder Daysi Jacobson Carrico brings 20 years of accounting and tax experience to the firm, including a 10-year tenure as an IRS revenue agent. Kevin Carrico concludes his career in leadership and public service after 20 years.
The players
Kevin Carrico
He is a departing Jacksonville City Councilman who also serves on the Board of Trustees for the World Law Foundation.
Daysi Jacobson Carrico
She serves as the CEO of Alignment Global Partners and previously worked for the IRS as a revenue agent.
Alignment Global Partners
This is an advisory firm that provides business strategy, tax expertise, and executive leadership services to nonprofit and corporate clients.
The details
The advisory firm provides specialized U.S. tax expertise, executive leadership training, and business strategy services for owners and nonprofit leaders. Carrico also recently stepped down from his role as vice president of strategic initiatives at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida after a decade of service.
Timeline
2026 marks the year the firm plans to begin international expansion to Madrid.
Market Landscape
The firm's entry into the downtown market reflects a broader trend of private sector migration for departing local officials seeking to monetize leadership expertise. This transition aligns the founders to compete for contracts among the region's expanding nonprofit and business sectors.
Local nonprofit leaders and business owners may see new opportunities for tax consulting and strategic advisory support as the firm launches its downtown office. The transition removes Carrico from the Jacksonville City Council, which will trigger a change in representation for his constituents.
The takeaway
Carrico plans to devote his full professional energy to growing his firm from its established base in Ponte Vedra Beach to a broader international footprint. His shift highlights how experienced public servants often transition their administrative and regulatory knowledge into private sector consulting roles.
What happens next
Alignment Global Partners is scheduled to expand its operations internationally with a new location in Madrid in 2026.
Further reading
For more on local leadership and professional moves, see our coverage of People.
Source note: This article includes information reported by News 4 Jax.
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