Crafting a Compelling Story: A Deep Dive into Legislative Advocacy

By Terry Atchley, County Manager, Hardee County The FCCMA November webinar delivered a goldmine of information for city and county managers looking to enhance their legislative advocacy skills. A distinguished panel of experts shared their knowledge and experience when it comes to successfully securing funding for local projects. Panelists: Terry Atchley, County Manager, Hardee County…

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Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Escambia County’s 45th Anniversary

To help celebrate Escambia County’s 45th Anniversary of the Commission-Manager form of government, FCCMA Senior Advisor Mark Ryan presented the Board of County Commissioners Chairman Steven Barry and County Administrator Wes Moreno a certificate honoring this milestone achievement. Pictured Left to Right: Chairman Steven Barry, County Administrator Wes Moreno and Senior Advisor Mark Ryan.

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Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Chipley’s 25th Anniversary

As a part of the FCCMA Professional Management Matters initiative, the City of Chipley Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator Patrice Tanner are recognized for 25 years of the Council-Manager form of government by Senior Advisor Mark Ryan. Pictured Left to Right: Mayor Pro-Tem Kevin Russell, Councilmember Cheryl McCall, Mayor Tracy Andrews, City Administrator Patrice…

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Care About Me – A Robust Coordinated Access Model Streamlining Access to Behavioral Health Treatment for Pinellas County Residents

Dr. Joshua Barnett, Behavioral Health Data Scientist, Pinellas County Human Services Pinellas County is a popular community on Florida’s Gulf Coast with nearly 1 million year-round residents and over 90,000 annual visitors. It is a community with a complex health system and a growing population. Earlier this year, Pinellas County launched Care About Me, a…

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October 2024 President’s Message

I know many of you are still recovering from the hurricanes that recently impacted our great state. While this is a stressful time for all of us, it also highlights our coming together and the resiliency of the communities we serve. Furthermore, it brings to the forefront the never-ending spirit of excellence and commitment that…

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October 2024 New Members

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 approved for membership. Allyson Beauharnois, District VI, Master of Public Administration, University of Central Florida, Student Member; Daniel Colon, District III, Public Administration, University of Central Florida, Student…

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