How long have you been an FCCMA member, and why did you join? I’ve been an FCCMA member for about two months. I joined at the start of my first semester in the MPA program at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), when I was beginning to take my career development more seriously. I had already…
DetailsAs we move further into the spring season, FCCMA continues to provide opportunities for connection, learning, and professional growth. On March 27, the FCCMA Nominating Committee convened to interview candidates for the 2026-2027 Board of Directors. The Committee is recommending the City Manager of Jacksonville Beach, Mike Staffopoulos, as President-Elect. Mike currently serves on the…
DetailsAs part of the FCCMA Professional Management Matters initiative, the City of New Smyrna Beach Mayor, Current Commissioners, and City Manager were recognized by FCCMA’s Senior Advisor Ken Parker, for 105 years of the Commission-Manager form of government. Left to Right: City Manager Kevin Cowper and FCCMA Senior Advisor Ken Parker.
DetailsAs part of the FCCMA Professional Management Matters initiative, the Town of Lake Park’s Mayor, Vice Mayor, Current Commissioners, and City Manager were recognized by the Haverhill Town Administrator and FCCMA District IV Director, Tracey Stevens, for 65 years of the Commission-Manager form of government. Back row, left to right: Commissioner Michael O’Rourke, Commissioner John…
DetailsAs part of the FCCMA Professional Management Matters initiative, the Town of Lantana Mayor, Vice Mayor, Vice Mayor Pro Tem, Current Council Members, and City Manager were recognized by the Haverhill Town Administrator and FCCMA District IV Director, Tracey Stevens, for 40 years of the Council-Manager form of government. Back row, left to right: Vice…
DetailsAs part of the FCCMA Professional Management Matters initiative, the City of Port Orange Mayor, Current Council Members, and City Manager were recognized by Senior Advisor Ken Parker for 55 years of the Council-Manager form of government. Pictured left to right: Senior Advisor Ken Parker and Mayor Scott Stiltner.
DetailsAs part of the FCCMA Professional Management Matters initiative, the City of Palm Coast Mayor, Vice Mayor, Current Council Members, and City Manager were recognized by Senior Advisor Emeritus Richard Kelton for 25 years of the Council-Manager form of government. Top row, left to right: Council Member Ty Miller, Vice Mayor Theresa Pontieri, Mayor Mike…
DetailsHow long have you been an FCCMA member and why did you join? I submitted my FCCMA membership application on October 30. I wanted to join FCCMA for professional advancement, networking opportunities, and to better learn how city managers and county administrators effectively handle their responsibilities – juggling many abstractions and being able to deliver…
DetailsThe 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 approved for membership: Joseph Alarie, Jr., District III, President, Alarie Design Assoc. Inc., Corporate Member; Jeffrey Hauge, District VI, Community Services Director, Town of Fort Myers Beach,…
DetailsIt was wonderful to see so many of you at the Winter Institute, held February 26-27 at the Hard Rock Hotel in Daytona Beach. On behalf of all participants, I would like to thank the Planning Committee for their hard work in organizing such a meaningful program. This year’s theme, Finding Opportunity in Uncertain Times,…
DetailsAs a part of the FCCMA Professional Management Matters initiative, the City of Green Cove Springs Mayor, Council Members, and Interim City Manager were recognized for 80 years of the Council-Manager form of government by Senior Advisor Jim Hanson. Pictured left to right: Council Member Glee Glisson, Council Member Darren Stutts, Interim City Manager Mike…
DetailsAs a part of the FCCMA Professional Management Matters initiative, the Town of Belleair Deputy Mayor, Commissioners, and City Manager were recognized for 45 years of the Commission-Manager form of government by Pinellas County Assistant County Administrator Matt Spoor. Pictured left to right: Deputy Mayor Tom Shelly, Commissioner Patricia Barris, Commissioner Tom Kelly, Commissioner Todd…
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