Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Fall Symposium on Building and Improving Public Trust. It was a valuable opportunity for local government leaders to explore how transparency, accountability, and community engagement strengthen public trust. We appreciate the insights shared and look forward to continuing our efforts to build stronger, more trusting communities.…
How long have you been an FCCMA member and why did you join? I have been a member since my undergraduate years at St. Petersburg College approximately three years ago. I majored in Public Policy and Administration and studied under Jeffery Kronschnabl. Professor Kronschnabl encouraged all of his students to join and participate in both…
The University of South Florida ICMA Student Chapter’s Day at Temple Terrace City Hall By: USF ICMA Student Chapter Students filled the roles of Mayor, Council Member, City Manager, City Attorney, and Department Director for a day. Students partnered with their respective City of Temple Terrace counterparts to solve a real-world city issue.…
Connect with your ICMA regional director and senior advisors. By Joe Supervielle, ICMA content manager | Nov 25, 2024 | Blog Post Following the devastation from Hurricanes Debby and Helene, Bobby Weaver, city manager of D’Iberville, Mississippi, and president of the Mississippi City/County Managers Association, contacted ICMA Southeast regional director Randy Reid. Weaver expressed his community’s desire to help…
The following membership application has been received. If no current member comes forth with a reason why the applicant should not be approved as a member, he/she will be approved for membership. Wendy Bednarz, District V, Master of Public Administration, Northern Illinois University, Student Member; Marcia Carty, District II, Interim City Manager/Finance Director, City of…
The following membership application has been received. If no current member comes forth with a reason why the applicant should not be approved as a member, he/she will be approved for membership. Heather Akpan, District II, Assistant County Manager, Alachua County, Full Member; John Bohde, District VIII, Deputy County Manager, Polk County, Full Member; Manny…
Congratulations to Lee Feldman, FCCMA Past President, for receiving the Distinguished Service Award. The Distinguished Service Award honors managers who have had stellar careers and have been retired for at least two years. Lee Feldman’s career spans more than 35 years of service in Florida. Lee was city manager in Fort Lauderdale, Gainesville, Palm Bay,…
