By John Coffey, City Manager, City of Indian Harbour Beach As local government professionals, we all know the tug of war we face in addressing the immediate needs of the organization versus trying to make strategic long-term planning an integral part of our daily lives. Whether we work in a large or small organization; in…
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. Molly Alleger, District II, Assistant to the City Manager, City of Jacksonville Beach, Affiliate Member; Cory Brandt, District VII, Director of Business Development, Disaster…
On December 15, 2022, ICMA/FCCMA Senior Advisor Jim Hanson presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Jasper Council in celebration of their 30th year as a Council-Manager form of government. Pictured left to right: Council Member Vanessa Smith, Vice Mayor Garrett Selph, City Manager Marcus Collins, Mayor Stewart Mitchell, Chairman Jay Daigle and Council Member…
By Kimberly Nicholls, Human Resources Director, City of Safety Harbor As 2022 comes to an end, and we evaluate our focus for 2023, try considering “we don’t need more to be thankful for; we need to be thankful more often” – author unknown. As I was growing up and even now, I read the newspaper…
How long have you been a FCCMA member and why did you join? I’ve had two membership “eras.” In the late 1990’s, I was fortunate to be awarded an FCCMA B. Harold Farmer scholarship. That experience not only helped me complete my graduate education, but also introduced me to a great network of professional managers…
Happy Holidays FCCMA Members, December is flying by, and I don’t know where the time is going. My holiday wish for everyone is to be able to spend some precious time with your family and friends and have an opportunity to relax. Tis’ the Season. Please enjoy it! We have several items of interest to…
On December 6, 2022, ICMA/FCCMA Senior Advisor Jim Hanson presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Atlantic Beach Council in celebration of their 65th year as a Commissioner-Manager form of government. Pictured left to right: Commissioner Bruce Boyle, City Manager Shane Corbin, Commissioner Candace Kelly, Mayor Curtis Ford, Senior Advisor Jim Hanson, and Commissioners Mike…
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. Alan Bullock, District VI, HR Director, City of Venice, Full Member; Matt Horn, Director, Local Government Services, MRB Group, Corporate Member; Candido Sosa-Cruz, District…
