FCCMA News
Meet Christopher Rose, Director of Office of Management and Budget, Pinellas County
How long have you been an FCCMA member and why did you join? I have been a member on and off since 1998. In all candor, mostly off. This is because two organizations that I [...]
Investing in Team Member Development at the City of Largo
By Joe Malta, Organizational Training & Development Manager, City of Largo In 2018, the City of Largo began the journey to becoming a High Performance Organization (HPO) with training for leaders and team members across [...]
August 2024 President’s Message
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="31473" img_size="large"][/vc_column][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text css=""]Looking forward to the 2024 ICMA Conference. FCCMA is hosting a reception on Monday, September 23, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Bill’s Bar and Burger, Pittsburgh. Bill’s Bar [...]
August 2024 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. Charles Anderson, District VII, City [...]
In Memoriam: Merrett R. Stierheim “Mr. Manager”
Known affectionately as Mr. Manager, Merrett Stierheim served in local government across six decades. His death was announced July 8, 2024 (obituary) at age 90, and a celebration of life will be held September 25 in [...]
July 2024 President’s Message
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="31473" img_size="large"][/vc_column][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text css=""]As most of you are already aware and, I hope, registered for, the 2024 ICMA Annual Conference will be held in Pittsburgh, PA, September 21-25. The Conference will provide many [...]
In Memoriam of Michael Booker
Michael Booker passed away on July 14, 2024 after a battle with cancer. He served the City of Daytona Beach Shores until his retirement in 2020. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, [...]
July 2024 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. John Bartus, District VI, City [...]
2024 Sponsors and Exhibitors
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] FCCMA would like to thank its sponsors and exhibitors for their contributions to the 2024 Annual Conference. The Association appreciates the many years of support. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_column_text]Acentria Public Risk AchieveIt Aclarian, LLC Advanced Green [...]
Local Government Workforce: Benefits of Mental Health Programs
By Stephanee Phillips, CHES, Wellness Coordinator, Charlotte County “Imagine a workplace where employees step through the doors with a shared commitment: to meet not only organizational objectives but also each other’s needs. This paradigm shift [...]
In Memoriam of Gene Miller
Gene Miller passed away on June 4, 2024 after a life-long battle with Type 1 Diabetes. He was born on November 30, 1935 in Blue Rapids, Kansas. He received his undergraduate degree from Kansas State [...]
Meet Meridy Semones, Assistant City Manager, Largo
How long have you been an FCCMA member, and why did you join? I became an FCCMA student member in 2007 when I relocated to Florida in grad school. When I started at the City [...]







