Planning for the Future of DeLand: DeLand 2050

Planning for the Future of DeLand: DeLand 2050 This project will receive the Award for Program Excellence for a population of 20,001 – 50,000 at the FCCMA Annual Conference. Unique and collaborative planning is something that the City of DeLand is no stranger to. Back in the 1970’s the State Legislature passed the Greater DeLand…

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May Member Profile

May Member Profile By Michael Grebosz, Assistant to the City Manager of DeLand, FL Faith Miller, City Manager, Deltona, FL FCCMA member since: October 2008 ICMA member since: October 2008 Please describe your areas of formal/advanced education: Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Univ. of Central Florida (1999) Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Administration, Univ.…

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Braggin’ Rights

Braggin’ Rights By Lynn Tipton, Executive Director Florida was the first state association to lead the nation, and then the world, in ICMA Credentialed Managers.  From the beginning of the credentialing process, we led the way.  We’ve lost that braggin’ right to North Carolina –and I want to challenge each non-credentialed manager to help us…

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