July 2022 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 be invoiced for dues. Courtney Easley, District V, Assistant to the Town Manager, Town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Affiliate Member; Kari Furrow, District VI, ICMA Fellow, Sarasota County, Student Member;…

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June 2022 President’s Message

Greetings FCCMA Members: As your new President I would like to thank everyone for their support and kindness, especially our Board of Directors whose unwavering support meant the world to me!! It was such a pleasure to see and meet so many new colleagues at our 2022 Annual Conference in Orlando. I hope each of…

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In Memoriam of Sharon Anselmo

It is with much sadness that FCCMA reports the death of Sharon Anselmo, City Manager of Maitland. Sharon began her career in government and public service in the 1990s working for the state of Florida. She later joined the staff of the city of Maitland where she served for 24 years. She held several positions…

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2022 Years of Service to FCCMA Awards

Congratulations to Frank Spence for 60 years of service and Merrett Stierheim for 55 years of service! 45 Years David T. Harden Richard Quigley 40 Years Thomas G. Bradford 35 Years Kim Ardila-Morgan Edward R. Mitchell, ICMA-CM Randall H. Reid David R. Sollenberger, ICMA-CM Ann Toney-Deal, ICMA-CM Joseph W. Yarbrough, ICMA-CM 30 Years Howard Kunik…

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2021 – 2022 Newly-Credentialed Managers

Congratulations to the ICMA Newly-Credentialed Managers! Lynda Boswell, Finance Director, Temple Terrace Karen Brooks, City Manager, Coconut Creek Emily Colon, Deputy City Manager & Manager of Innovation and Strategy, Lakeland Robert Daniels, Jupiter Amy Davis, City Manager, Treasure Island A. Jerome Fletcher, City Manager, North Port Joseph Helfenberger, Lake City Phillip Holste, Assistant Town Administrator/CRA Director, Davie Stephen Koontz, Town Manager, Oakland Richard Lemack, Town Administrator, Davie Macciano Lewis, Deputy Town Administrator, Davie Michael McNees, City Manager, Marco…

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2022 Sponsors and Exhibitors

FCCMA would like to thank its sponsors and exhibitors for their contributions to the 2022 Annual Conference. The Association appreciates the many years of support. ABM Acentria Public Risk Ad-Vance Talent Solutions, Inc. AECOM Technical Services, Inc. AGG Restoration Specialists Ajax Building Company Alternative Claims Management Ameresco, Inc. American Structurepoint Armis AshBritt Avail Strategies, LLC…

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June 2022 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 be invoiced for dues. Brian Andrews, District V, President, The News Directors, Inc., Corporate Member; Gabriel Bueno, Master of Public Administration, Northern Illinois University, Student Member; Janeiro Coulter,…

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May 2022 President’s Message

After a year of planning, hard work and much anticipation, our Annual Conference kicks off on Wednesday June 1st at the Renaissance Orlando SeaWorld Hotel.  We’re looking forward to the many keynotes, sessions and activities geared towards our members. Receptions and social activities are scheduled each evening to allow us to personally connect with other.…

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Broadband – Connecting the Unserved and the Underserved with the Utility of the Future

By Jim Woodard, Broadband Manager, Alachua County; and Gina Peebles, Assistant County Manager – Chief of Staff, Alachua County More than a decade ago, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) developed a roadmap for broadband initiatives known as the National Broadband Plan (https://www.fcc.gov/general/national-broadband-plan). During COVID, it became increasingly apparent that internet is just as crucial of…

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May 2022 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 be invoiced for dues. Abismael Abreu, District III, Strategic Initiatives Manager, City of St. Cloud, Full Member; Janeiro Coulter, District III, MBE Division Manager, City of Orlando MBE,…

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