Upcoming Best Practices Article-ICMA Fellowship Program

By Desiree Casanova, Assistant to the County Administrator, Sarasota County The International City and County Management Association (ICMA), Local Government Management Fellowship (LGMF) program has been the launching pad for hundreds of local government careers. Over 300 alumni have assumed senior leadership positions in communities across the United States of America since its inception in…

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August 2023 New Members

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 approved for membership. Terry Bovaird, District VII, City Manager, City of Williston, Full Member; Kemarr Brown, District V, Founder & Chief Visionary Officer, OnPointe Government Solutions, Corporate Member;…

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Lannie Corbin Retirement Celebration

On July 25, Ed Cook, City Manager of Callaway, presented a resolution recognizing retiring Niceville City Manager Lannie Corbin. Corbin served the City of Niceville for over 50 years, and his dedication and commitment to the community are truly inspiring. Thank you Lannie Corbin for 50+ years of service to the City of Niceville!

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Integrating Disaster Response, Digital Transformation and Sustainable Infrastructure through Strategy Management

Integrating Disaster Response, Digital Transformation and Sustainable Infrastructure through Strategy Management Addie Javed, Vice President, Epic Engineering and Consulting Group   1. INTRODUCTION Each year, as natural disasters occur more frequently and intensify, local governments and public agencies are prioritizing robust disaster management. These natural hazards, including hurricanes, floods, and red tides, have significant impacts…

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July 2023 New Members

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 approved for membership. Sheila Fitzgerald, District I, Deputy County Administrator, Okaloosa County, Full Member; Genaro “Chip” Iglesias, District V, City Manager, City of South Miami, Full Member; and…

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