More than half of the Jacksonville City Council members are millionaires. Here’s how much each is worth

Mayor Deegan also a reported millionaire, Sheriff T.K. Waters not far behind

(From left to right) Republican Councilmembers Chris Miller, Matt Carlucci, Mike Gay and Ron Salem are among the richest members of the Jacksonville City Council, according to new financial disclosure forms filed with the state. (Copyright 2025 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Recently filed financial disclosure forms by members of Jacksonville’s City Council have revealed that the majority of them have a net worth exceeding $1 million.

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The forms, which are required to be filed by July 1 under Florida’s ethics law, show that at least 10 millionaires, all of whom are Republicans, make up the River City’s 19-member council.

Councilmembers Rory Diamond and Raul Arias have not yet filed, and will have until Sept. 1 to do so. Meanwhile, members Jimmy Peluso and Ju’Coby Pittman have filed, but their forms are not available as they require certain redactions.

Below is a breakdown of each city council member’s net worth and the notable assets or liabilities on their disclosure forms.

City Council Members (from highest to lowest)

  • Mike Gay (R) (Net Worth: $8.8 million)
    • The majority of his money, $5.3 million, comes from stocks in M. Gay Constructors Inc. Gay is the founder of the company
    • Property in Madison, Fla., valued at $540,000
    • $1 million in savings
    • Lot valued at $700,000
    • Earns $56,804/yr as city council member
    • Household goods and personal effects valued at $77,500

  • Matt Carlucci (R) ($6.4 million)
    • Ownership of Matthew Carlucci Insurance Agency is worth $1.5 million
    • Income includes nearly $700,000/year from State Farm, $10,000/yr from rental property
    • Holds various assets, including property and IRA accounts, worth over $200,000
    • Multiple vehicles valued at a total of $114,000
    • Earns $48,591/yr as city council member
    • Household goods and personal effects valued at $325,000

  • Ron Salem (R) ($4.8 million)
    • Home valued at $338,000
    • Millions in investments in stocks and bonds
    • $28,000 in income from PharMerica and $30,000 from Salem & Associates, a company that provides consulting services in the pharmaceutical industry
    • Earns $56,000/yr as city council member
    • Household goods and personal effects valued at $60,000
Council Member Ron Salem and other members of the City Council gather to present on government efficiency initiatives. (News4Jax)

  • Chris Miller (R) ($3.3 million)
    • Earns income from U.S. military retired pay ($114,385) and Federal Civilian Pay ($106,042)
    • Roth IRA: $170,189
    • Thrift Savings Program: $1.1 million
    • Holds various properties totaling nearly $2 million
    • Earns $54,695/yr as city council member
    • Household goods and personal effects valued at $94,000

  • Will Lahnen (R) ($3 million)
    • Home valued at $975,000
    • Millions in various investment accounts
    • Earns $164,000 in income from the Wounded Warrior Project
    • Earns $61,891/yr as city council member
    • Household goods and personal effects valued at $146,792

  • Joe Carlucci (R) ($2.6 million)
    • Owns 50% of Carlucci Insurance Agency, worth $2 million
    • Earns over $400,000 a year from Carlucci Insurance Agency
    • Holds millions in various stocks and funds
    • Earns $45,357/yr as city council member
    • Household goods and personal effects valued at $175,000
Joe Carlucci, Jacksonville City Council District 5 (Copyright 2023 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.)

  • Nick Howland (R) ($2.5 million)
    • Home valued at $819,000
    • More than $1 million in various investments
    • Earns $117,000 in salary as the Executive Director of The Fire Watch
    • Earns $72,000 from Great Bridge Capital Advisors
    • Earns $50,452/yr as city council member
    • Household goods and personal effects valued at $80,000

  • Randy White (R) ($1.6 million)
    • Home valued at $875,000
    • $204,000 in a credit union account and $277,000 in retirement savings
    • $183,000 in retirement from his retirement from JFRD where he served for 32 years and retired in 2011 as the Deputy Director Assistant Fire Chief
    • Multiple vehicles valued at a total of $215,000
    • Earns $68,071/yr as city council member
    • Household goods and personal effects valued at $1.6 million

  • Michael Boylan (R) ($1.57 million)
    • Home valued at $568,000
    • IRA account with $878,000
    • Household goods and personal effects valued at $50,000

  • Terrance Freeman (R) ($1.19 million)
    • House and land valued at over $814,000
    • $108,000 in income from Miller Electric Company and $24,000 from Fellowship of Christian Athletes
    • Earns $54,880/yr as city council member
    • Household goods and personal effects valued at $190,000
Jacksonville Councilman Terrance Freeman. (Copyright 2024 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.)

  • Ken Amaro (R) ($595,000)
    • Home worth $475,000
    • Earns $60,000/yr as city council member
    • Household goods and personal effects valued at $120,000

  • Kevin Carrico (R) ($516,308)
    • Owns condo with value of $325,000
    • Over $280,000 in retirement accounts from the Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Florida and the City of Jacksonville
    • Earned $149,000 from the Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Florida
    • Earns $60,081/yr as city council member
    • Household goods and personal effects valued at $99,000

  • Tyrona Clark-Murray (D) ($223,022.78)
    • Two properties valued at $170,000
    • Earns income from Duval County Public Schools worth $79,000
    • Earns $56,071/yr as city council member
    • Household goods and personal effects valued at $50,000
Tyrona Clark-Murray (Copyright 2025 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.)

  • Rahman Johnson (D) ($118,965)
    • Multiple properties valued at $385,000
    • Earns $61,890/yr as city council member
    • Household goods and personal effects valued at $65,000

  • Reggie Gaffney Jr (D) ($100,000)
    • Earned $59,000 from Community Rehabilitation Transportation
    • Earns $60,000/yr as city council member

City Leaders (from highest to lowest)

  • Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland ($3.2 million)
    • Home valued at $1.6 million
    • Holds nearly $2 million in various savings accounts and funds
    • Earns $207,791/yr as Supervisor of Elections
    • Household goods and personal effects valued at $250,001
Jerry Holland, Duval County property appraiser.

  • Tax Collector Jim Overton ($2.5 million)
    • $360,000 in retirement account
    • $334,000 in IRA account
    • Holds over $100,000 in various stocks
    • Earns $215,241/yr as Tax Collector
    • Earns $112,482 from Florida Retirement System
    • Household goods and personal effects valued at $100,000

  • Mayor Donna Deegan (D) ($1.26 million)
    • Holds nearly $960,000 in a retirement account
    • Holds $300,000 from Donna Deegan Inc.
    • Earns $264,726/yr as mayor
    • Household goods and personal effects valued at $5,000

  • T.K. Waters (R) ($969,160)
    • Home valued at $1.5 million
    • Earns $277,000/yr as sheriff
    • Household goods and personal effects valued at $460,000
Headshot of Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters (Copyright 2025 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.)

  • Clerk of Court Jody Phillips ($407,597.71)
    • Home valued at $477,621
    • Earns $203,791/yr as Clerk of Court
    • Household goods and personal effects valued at $97,000

  • Property Appraiser Joyce Morgan ($482,500)
    • Home valued at $249,017
    • Holds various assets totaling more than $100,000
    • Earns $201,000/yr as Property Appraiser
    • Household goods and personal effects valued at $55,000

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