Investing in Team Member Development at the City of Largo

By Joe Malta, Organizational Training & Development Manager, City of Largo In 2018, the City of Largo began the journey to becoming a High Performance Organization (HPO) with training for leaders and team members across the organization. While those sessions provided a baseline understanding of HPO principles and helped team members feel empowered to make…

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August 2024 President’s Message

Looking forward to the 2024 ICMA Conference. FCCMA is hosting a reception on Monday, September 23, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Bill’s Bar and Burger, Pittsburgh. Bill’s Bar and Burger is located near the Convention Center. Register here. Don’t miss our upcoming Free Coaching Webinar on September 5 on Making the Most of…

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August 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. Charles Anderson, District VII, City Manager, City of Treasure Island, Full Member; Kevin Cowper, District II, City Manager, City of New Smyrna Beach, Full Member;…

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In Memoriam: Merrett R. Stierheim “Mr. Manager”

Known affectionately as Mr. Manager, Merrett Stierheim served in local government across six decades. His death was announced July 8, 2024 (obituary) at age 90, and a celebration of life will be held September 25 in Miami. To FCCMA, he was our longest living past president, having served 1974-75 with several years on the Association’s Board…

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July 2024 President’s Message

As most of you are already aware and, I hope, registered for, the 2024 ICMA Annual Conference will be held in Pittsburgh, PA, September 21-25. The Conference will provide many opportunities for local government professionals from around the world to connect and learn from their peers. I understand that this year’s Annual Conference will have…

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In Memoriam of Michael Booker

Michael Booker passed away on July 14, 2024 after a battle with cancer. He served the City of Daytona Beach Shores until his retirement in 2020. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Shores Community Center, 3000 Bellemead Drive, Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118. Click…

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