March 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. Nancy Aguirre, Director of Sales, OSG Billing Services, Corporate Member; Denise Bevan, District II, City Manager, City of Palm Coast, Full Member; Katherine Bleakly,…

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February 2022 President’s Message

It was such a pleasure to have our annual Winter Institute and resume our in-person training sessions.  Our speakers touched on topics such as the inevitability of failure; turning failure into success; using failure as a tool for growth and future preparation; and establishing a culture of development through growth in leadership.  Thanks to everyone…

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Safety Harbor Quick Response Vehicle

By Josh M. Stefancic, Fire Chief, City of Safety Harbor Fire Department and Andrew Portale, Firefighter/Paramedic, City of Safety Harbor Fire Department In early December 2021, in collaboration with Pinellas County Safety & Emergency Services, the City of Safety Harbor’s fire department placed a new quick response vehicle into service to assist in managing increased…

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Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Lake Mary’s 40th Anniversary

On February 17, 2022, FCCMA Member Ratna Okhai presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the City Manager Kevin Smith and the Lake Mary Commission in celebration of their 40th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. From left to right: Commissioner George Duryea, Commissioner Jordan Smith, FCCMA Member Ratna Okhai, Mayor David Mealor, City Manager…

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FCCMA Training: Abnormal is the New Normal

The FCCMA District V Training was held on February 18, 2022 entitled “Abnormal is the New Normal” at the Gateway Center in Sunny Isles Beach.  The impetus for the workshop was to understand the realities of the present that are affecting organizational and leadership decisions, employee recruitment and retention, career path development, and succession planning…

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Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Martin County’s 40th Anniversary

On February 22, 2022, FCCMA Member Daniel Eick presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the County Manager Taryn Kryzda and the Martin County Commission in celebration of their 40th year of being recognized as a Commission-Manager form of government. From left to right: Martin County County Manager Taryn Kryzda, Indiantown Management Analyst/PIO Daniel Eick and…

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Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Casselberry’s 30th Anniversary

On February 14, 2022, FCCMA Member Ratna Okhai presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the City Manager James Newlon and the Casselberry Commission in celebration of their 30th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. From left to right: Vice Mayor/Commissioner Anthony Aramendia, Mayor/Commissioner David Henson, City Manager James Newlon, FCCMA Member Ratna Okhai, Commissioner…

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February 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. Michael Anderson, District V, Managing Director, Abstract HR, Corporate Member; Carlos Baia, Deputy City Manager for Development, City of Concord, NH, Affiliate Member; Georgette…

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January 2022 President’s Message

Please be mindful of these important dates in February. The FCCMA Board will have two at-large director positions and the secretary/treasurer position open in June. Self-nominations are now being accepted to serve in these positions.   If you are interested in serving the association, please submit the self-nomination packet by February 3, 2022. Click here to view the qualifications required for…

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Meet Charles Rudd, City Manager, Crescent City

How long have you been a FCCMA member and why did you join? I have been a member for several years.  I joined because I had a career goal of becoming a City Manager. I could see that membership in FCCMA would facilitate the achievement of that goal. Are you an ICMA member, why did…

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Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Waldo’s 25th Anniversary

On January 11, 2022, FCCMA Member Gina Peebles presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Waldo Council in celebration of their 25th year as a Council-Manager form of government. Front row left to right: Council Member Rick Pisano; Council Member Irvin Jackson, Council Vice Chair; Council Member Carolyn Wade, Council Chair; Mayor Louie Davis. Back…

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