October 2021 President’s Message

The ICMA Conference was held in Portland this month. Their Conference Planning Committee did an awesome job, given the unique challenges of planning this year’s conference. With the online registration option, many of the sessions, keynote and forums are accessible through the end of the year. If you missed the conference, missed a session or…

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Become a Lifesaver to an MIT

By Sharon Ragoonan, Assistant City Manager, Hallandale Beach/MIT Advocate/District V Director/Membership Committee Liaison The new fiscal year has begun and offers a myriad of opportunities for municipal and county managers to become a lifesaver by hiring a Manager-In-Transition (MIT). Whether the MIT can backfill an interim full-time or part-time position, work as an independent contractor…

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Curbing Rising Health Insurance Costs

By Gina Peebles, Assistant County Manager/Chief of Staff, Alachua County and Amy Childs, Assistant Risk Manager, Alachua County  As the wise Benjamin Franklin once said, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Both public and private sector employers have come to expect annual health care insurance cost increases.  Alachua County is no…

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Meet Daniel Eick, Management Analyst/PIO, Indiantown

How long have you been a FCCMA member and why did you join?  Roughly two years now. I signed up when I moved to Florida in November 2019. Are you an ICMA member, why did you join, and how long have you been a member? Yes. I joined in order to network and meet people…

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Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Winter Park’s 70th Anniversary

On October 13th the City of Winter Park was recognized by the Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA) for their 70-Year Anniversary of the Commission-Manager form of government. Al Butler, FCCMA District III Director and Director of Support Services, City of Ocoee, presented the city with the #ICMA Recognition Award. Pictured Left to Right:…

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Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Lake Butler’s 25th Anniversary

On August 17th the City of Lake Butler was recognized by the Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA) for their 25-Year Anniversary of the Council/Commission-Manager form of government. Sarah Campbell, FCCMA District II Director and Town Manager of Orange Park, presented the city with the #ICMA Recognition Award. Pictured Left to Right: Mayor Jack…

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October 2021 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. Andrea Agha, District VII, Assistant City Manager, City of Gainesville, Full Member; Ian Coyle, Affiliate Member; Jason Davis, District IV, Division Director IV, Palm…

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Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Santa Rosa County’s 25th Anniversary

On September 28, 2021, FCCMA Member Michael Beedie presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Santa Rosa County Commission in celebration of their 25th year as a Commission-Administrator form of government. Pictured left to right: Commissioner Sam Parker, Vice-Chairman Bob Cole, Fort Walton Beach City Manager Michael Beedie, Chairman Dan Piech, Commissioner James Calkins, and…

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September 2021 President’s Message

The ICMA Annual Conference is in Portland from October 2 to 6, however, there is a great platform to provide virtual offerings for those unable to attend in-person.  The range of topics are great and offers opportunities for getting the training and development necessary to enhance our professional skills. For those attending in-person, we will…

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Employee Wellness Initiatives

By Casey Lucius, Ph.D., Assistant to the City Manager, City of Marco Island 50 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island, FL 34145 clucius@cityofmarcoisland.com Last month the City of Marco Island Human Resources Department led an employee fitness challenge.  We had over 35 employees participate, either as part of a team or individually.  We used an app…

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September 2021 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. Sammie Brown, District IV, Legislative Aide, City of Riviera Beach, Full Member; Wayne Clark, District II, City Manager, City of Port Orange, Full Member;…

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