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 approved for membership: Shalima Mohamed, District V, Director of Marketing, City of Miramar, Full Member, and Kara Roberson, District VII, Strategic Communications Officer, City of Wentzville, Affiliate…
DetailsAs we navigate our organization’s leadership transition, I want to thank Terry Atchley for his dedication and years of service to FCCMA. We wish him and his family all the best as he begins this next chapter. For those interested in learning more about the transition, the leadership announcement includes a link to Terry’s resignation…
DetailsHow long have you been an FCCMA member, and why did you join? After first joining FCCMA in 2017, I am thrilled to return to the association at this pivotal stage of my career. Serving as a Chief Financial Officer for five Special Districts in Florida, I recognize the immense value of FCCMA’s specialized resources,…
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: David Brannon, District II, Interim City Manager, City of Bunnell, Full Member; Ailin Cano, District I, Master of Public Administration and Urban and Regional Planning,…
DetailsAs part of the FCCMA Professional Management Matters initiative, Osceola County’s Chairman and Vice Chairwoman, Commissioners, and County Manager were recognized for 25 years of Commission-Manager form of government by Senior Advisor Tom Harmer and Senior Advisor George Forbes. Pictured left to right: Vice Chairwoman Cheryl Grieb, Commissioner Viviana Janer, County Manager Don Fisher, Senior…
DetailsAs a part of the FCCMA Professional Management Matters initiative, the City of Winter Garden’s Mayor, Commissioners, and City Manager were recognized for 65 years of Commission-Manager form of government by Senior Advisor Tom Harmer. Pictured left to right: Commissioner Chloe Johnson Brunson, City Manager Jon Williams, Mayor John Rees, Senior Advisor Tom Harmer, Commissioner…
DetailsFCCMA is saddened to announce the passing of Richard Quigley, a member since 1977. Richard Quigley, who served two years as Daytona Beach city manager in the early 2000s and in other local government roles for decades, died on Aug. 13 at age 83. The Queens, New York, native, who also grew up on Long…
DetailsAs we head into a new fiscal year, there are a lot of exciting things happening with FCCMA. The new fiscal year begins October 1, and FCCMA dues invoices will be sent out this week. If you don’t receive your invoice, please contact FCCMA staff at [email protected]. We are also pleased to welcome Ana Garcia…
DetailsFCCMA is saddened to announce the passing of Barry R. Evans, a member since 1990. He was born in Wheeling, West Virginia, and grew up in western Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh. He graduated from Thiel College with a bachelor’s degree in history in 1954 and from the University of Pennsylvania with a master’s degree in governmental…
DetailsHow long have you been an FCCMA member, and why did you join? Are you an ICMA member? Why did you join, and how long have you been a member? I have been an FCCMA member since January 2026, and I am also an ICMA member, having joined around the same time. I pursued both…
DetailsOne of the most rewarding parts of our profession is seeing the next generation of local government professionals learn and grow. This month, we are excited to feature testimonials from our FCCMA interns. These talented students spent the summer working with cities and counties and gaining firsthand experience in local government. I encourage you to…
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: Maura Baker, District VI, ICMA Fellow, Sun ‘n Lake Sebring Improvement District, Student Member; Melissa Dickens, District VII, Division Director, Hillsborough County, Affiliate Member;…
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