As I celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday, I began to reflect on the many things for which we can be thankful, including our profession; its foundation of ethics; our daily ability to serve our communities; and fostering an environment where we can create positive, lasting impacts that improve the lives of our residents. I am also…
How long have you been a FCCMA member and why did you join? I have been an FCCMA Affiliate Member for nearly 9 months. As a native of Florida, I joined FCCMA to collaborate with and build professional relationships with local government executives, who like me, are passionate about ensuring that Florida communities will each…
On November 10, 2021, FCCMA Member Dale Sugerman presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Lake Park Commission in celebration of their 40th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. Pictured left to right: FCCMA Member Dale Sugerman and Mayor Michael O’Rourke.
On November 3, 2021, FCCMA Secretary-Treasurer Director Mike Grebosz presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Daytona Beach Commission and City Manager in celebration of their 100th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. Pictured left to right: DeLand Assistant City Manager Mike Grebosz, Daytona Beach City Manager Deric Feacher and Orange Park Town Manager…
By Ratna Okhai, PhD Student, University of Central Florida With 50-60% of the local government workforce within retirement age in the next five years, it comes as no surprise why both FCCMA and ICMA have undertaken programs and initiatives to bolster bringing up the next generation of leaders into local government. So how should local…
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. Heathcliff Beach, District I, Chief Executive Officer, Avail Strategies, Corporate Member; Kayla Cosma, District VII, Master of Public Administration, University of Central Florida, Student…
