In Memoriam of Joe Griffin

It is with much sadness that FCCMA reports the death of Joe Griffin. Joe served as a US Marine from 1966 to 1978. He was a F-4 ‘Phantom’ and F-8 ‘Crusader’ pilot in USMC fighter squadrons. After his Marine Corps service, he was a commercial airline pilot for 27+ years. His last assignment was as…

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Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Palm Beach’s 100th Anniversary

On September 12, 2022, FCCMA Member Sarah Hannah-Spurlock presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Palm Beach Council in celebration of their 100th year as a Council-Manager form of government. Pictured left to right: Councilman Lew Compton, Mayor Danielle Moore, City Manager Kirk Blouin, Fort Lauderdale Nighttime Economy Manager Sarah Hannah-Spurlock, President Maggie Zeidman, Bobbie…

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September 2022 MIT Profile: Peter Cavalli

Name Peter Cavalli, MPA What was your last position before becoming an MIT? Town Manager for the Town of Kenneth City (FL) Can you briefly share your background? Masters in Public Administration, BA Political Science, BS Environmental Science and Policy Teaching Certificate – Pinellas County 20+ years of experience split between local government and education…

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September 2022 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 be invoiced for dues. Steve Bradshaw, District IV, Master of Public Administration, Florida State University, Student Member; Carolyn Brown, District VI, Support Services Director, Town of Longboat Key,…

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Congratulations Lannie Corbin!

On August 22, 2022, FCCMA District I Director Lee Garner, City Manager, Sneads, presented an award from FCCMA to Lannie Corbin, City Manager, Niceville, congratulating him on his 50 years of service as city manager to Niceville.

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August 2022 President’s Message

Hello FCCMA Members: Happy September! I hope this means the temperatures are going to be kinder in the near future!  We have a few reminders for everyone.  The ICMA Annual Conference will be held in Columbus, Ohio from September 17-21, 2022.  I hope you can attend.  Hopefully, we will enjoy a hint of fall color…

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