Local state rep calls for Duval school board member to resign over contentious social media comment

A state representative is demanding the resignation of a Duval County School Board member after a controversial comment on a social media post that targeted people with liberal politics, who were accused of spreading hate. The post, shared by a page called “LibsofDuval,” featured a Duval County parent speaking during public comment at this week’s school board meeting. The page also called out other Jacksonville leaders with liberal views. News4JAX was sent a screenshot showing April Carney, Vice Chair of the Duval County School Board, commenting under the post. Carney tagged a conservative page called “LibsofTikTok.” State Representative Angie Nixon is now calling on Carney to step down. Nixon says she has received calls from parents and teachers who have been threatened because of the situation.