November 4, 2022 Minutes, Virtual Meeting
November 4, 2022 Minutes, Virtual Meeting
In Memoriam of Lester Baird
Lester Bernard Baird, Sr. age 78, of Cape Coral, Florida passed away at his home on February 7, 2023 surrounded by his loving wife and family. Lester has been a FCCMA member since 1985. During his career, he served as manager in Eureka, MO and several cities in Florida including Ocean Ridge, Belle Glade, South…
February 2023 President’s Message
Hello FCCMA Members: It was so nice to see so many of you at our Winter Institute! Congratulations, and thank you to the Winter Institute Planning Committee for organizing an outstanding learning opportunity for our members. The subjects of recruiting, onboarding and retaining employees are undoubtedly relevant for all of us. FCCMA staff has emailed…
Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Tamaracs’s 50th Anniversary
On February 8, 2023, FCCMA Member Sarah Hannah-Spurlock presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Tamarac Commission in celebration of their 50th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. Left to right: Commission Marlon Bolton, Tamarac City Manager Kathleen Gunn, Fort Lauderdale Nighttime Economy Manager Sarah Hannah-Spurlock, Mayor Michelle Gomez, Commissioner Elvin Villalobos, Commissioner Kicia…
Meet Olivia Minshew, Deputy City Manager, Wauchula
How long have you been a FCCMA member and why did you join? I have been in FCCMA for nearly five years. I joined because my boss, Terry Atchley, recommended membership in FCCMA to help me continue to grow professionally. Are you an ICMA member, why did you join, and how long have you been…
January 2023 President’s Message
Dear Fellow FCCMA Members: Happy New Year to all! FCCMA is off to a running start with lots of good things happening. It’s election time. There is one At-Large Director seat open along with the Secretary-Treasurer seat. All odd numbered districts will be holding elections for their District Directors as well. I strongly encourage you…
Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Naples’s 75th Anniversary
On February 1, 2023 City Manager Mike McNees presented a #FCCMA recognition to the City of Naples, FL – Government for 75 years as a Council-Manager form of government. Naples is actually celebrating 100 years as a city this year, and 75 years under the best form of government! Congratulations to the City of Naples…
Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Fort Pierce’s 100th Anniversary
On February 6, 2023, FCCMA Member John Coffey presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Fort Pierce Commission in celebration of their 100th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. Left to right: Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson; Commissioner Arnold S. Gaines; Fort Pierce City Manager Nicholas C. Mimms, ICMA-CM; Indian Harbour Beach City Manager John W. Coffey,…