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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
How long have you been a FCCMA member and why did you join? I officially joined FCCMA in 2021, although I have been attending conferences and taking part in some of the professional development opportunities for a couple of years. I am a member of ICMA and Broward County City Manager’s Association (BCCMA). FCCMA was…
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…
