In June, the ICMA Executive Board approved a statement and provided six initial action steps to address systemic racism. That topic, along with other systematic challenges related to diversity and inclusion, will be discussed at the upcoming FCCMA board meeting. The goal of these discussions is for the board to provide a set of action…
What is digital accessibility and ADA compliance? How do you identify the digital barriers your organization may have? What must governments do to comply under Section 508 and WCAG? How do you provide equal access to all the digital information your constituents need through your website or social media outlets? In an effort to provide guidance on these important questions,…
Leading in the pandemic is challenging government employees to manage their work in a “new normal”, leverage discoveries and processes that arose from rapidly shifting priorities, and chart a new path forward. Focusing on a return to what was is not a viable option because doing so would keep organizations stuck in the past, overlooking…
By Bob Francis, ICMA-CM, City Manager, City of Belle Isle, Florida I manage the City of Belle Isle, Florida. It’s a small city with a small staff. Belle Isle is mostly surrounded by Orlando, so we see big city issues spilling over in our community. This pandemic has certainly taken its toll on our lives. For my…
The annual FLC CityStats survey launched on Monday, June 29. The 2020 survey is being conducted online via survey links that were emailed to each city’s designated key contact. Your survey link is unique to your city. If the link was not received, please contact FLC Research Analyst Liane Giroux. CityStats is a vital source…
By Gina Peebles, Assistant County Manager, Alachua County and Brandon Henry, Community Planner/GIS Analyst, Safety Harbor As Andy Stanley once said, “try to do for the next generation of leaders what the previous generation of leaders has not done for you.” FCCMA is doing just that through our Student Council, which exposes the next generation…
How long have you been a FCCMA member and why did you join? It was January 2019 as a full member. Are you an ICMA member, why did you join, and how long have you been a member? Yes, I joined ICMA because I wanted to be part of the changing face of local government.…
Recent events have challenged local governments, with debates over public health, racial equity and policing raise important issues, including questions about the distribution of power and decision-making responsibility. The National Civic League is looking for volunteers to assist in efforts to review, revise and update the Model City Charter to ensure that the document best…
