Hello FCCMA Members: Registration for the FCCMA Annual Conference is now open. I hope you all plan to attend. We are all facing the challenge of finding and retaining good talent. Our Speed Networking session will allow organizations seeking quality candidates to connect with those seeking new opportunities. The casual environment makes it easy to…
By Claire Jubb, Assistant County Administrator, Charlotte County Disasters, both large and small, can result in the need to facilitate housing for residents who may have been displaced. This is not easy to navigate, especially when you are in the midst of recovery and there are many competing priorities. If the Natural Emergencies legislation proposed…
Briefly share your background. I am an ICMA Credentialed Manager with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida, a Master’s in Public Administration from Florida State, and 29 years experience in local governance. I have a unique non-linear career path that includes time in conflict zones with ICMA-International (Iraq) and the Department of State…
The following membership applications have been received. If no current member comes forth with a reason why these applicants should not be approved as members, he/she will be invoiced for dues. Dennis Barron, District II, Director of Public Works, City of Jacksonville Beach, Full Member; Sherry Burroughs, District VI, Master of Public Administration, Florida Gulf…
By Mike McNees, City Manager, Marco Island “The FCCMA Podcast” series has revealed a virtual treasure trove of individual nuggets of insight, history, wisdom, and hard-earned experience in our field. Moderator Steve Vancore has reached into the collective experience of nearly 100 professionals (as of this writing) and documented what amounts to an amazing oral…
The winning entry for the 2023 Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA) Photo Contest was submitted by the City of Panama City Beach. The city turned their entry into a contest, asking residents and visitors to submit a photo which best depicts life in Panama City Beach. They received 50 entries, with the winning…
How long have you been an FCCMA member and why did you join? I have been a member since 2018. Are you an ICMA member? Why did you join, and how long have you been a member? Yes, since 2018. I have been in public service for over 30 years and in the past several…
On March 7, 2023, FCCMA Member John Coffey presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Kissimmee Commission in celebration of their 100th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. Left to right include: Vice-Mayor Olga Castano; Indian Harbour Beach City Manager John W. Coffey, ICMA-CM; Mayor Olga Gonzalez; Commissioner Janette Martinez; Mayor Pro-Tem Angela Eady;…
