On April 21, 2022, FCCMA Past President Shannon Lewis presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Palm Bay Council in celebration of their 50th year as a Council-Manager form of government. Pictured left to right: Councilman Foster, Deputy City Manager Joan Junkala-Brown, Melbourne City Manager Shannon Lewis, Palm Bay City Manager Suzanne Sherman, Councilman Felix,…
Can you briefly share your background? After receiving my Bachelor’s in Accounting from FSU, I worked in the private sector for a CPA firm for a few years, specifically as an auditor with an emphasis on the government sector. From there, I then went back to school to get my MBA from UCF, and worked…
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. Dennis Apgar, District VIII, Bachelor of Arts in Geography, University of South Florida, Student Member; Maureen Buice, District VI, Assistant to the City Manager,…
Our annual conference is scheduled for June 1st to 4th in Orlando and the Conference registration is now open. The Conference Planning Committee has planned an event that addresses key issues impacting managers and public servants. Our keynote speakers are Gilbert King, Ryan Leak, Doug Griffiths, Vincent Dalfonzo and Heather Benoit. This team of speakers…
It is with much sadness that FCCMA reports the death of Peter G Lombardi. Peter’s city management career spanned over 40 years, first serving in Connecticut and New Hampshire, and then the State of Florida for 30+ years in Treasure Island and Pinecrest. Peter passed away after a short illness on February 1, 2022. He…
How long have you been a FCCMA member and why did you join? I joined in September 2021 Are you an ICMA member, why did you join, and how long have you been a member? Yes, I am an ICMA member. I joined in July 2021, and I was a member before that; however, it…
On February 21, 2022, FCCMA Past President Micah Maxwell presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Safety Harbor Commission in celebration of their 95th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. Pictured left to right: Safety Harbor City Manager Matthew Spoor, Clearwater Assistant City Manager Micah Maxwell and Mayor Joe Ayoub.
