Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Gulfport’s 65th Anniversary
On October 30, 2018, FCCMA Professional Management Matters Vice Chair Sharon Ragoonan, Assistant Town Manager, Town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea …
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Joseph (JP) Murphy, Town Manager, Town of Belleair
How long have you been an FCCMA member, and why did you join? I have been a member of FCCMA for 13 years. I became a member when my then boss and mentor Micah Maxwell brought me to the annual conference when I was still an MPA student at USF, just beginning my career at…
Is Your Community a Health Community Champion
The Florida Department of Health wants to recognize communities taking a Health in All Policies approach to comprehensive planning. Health in All Policies is a collaborative approach to improving health by incorporating health considerations into decision-making across sectors and policy areas. By implementing recommended policies, local governments can promote community environments where the healthy choice…
June 2019 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. Anthony Apfelbeck, District III, Director of Building and Fire Safety, City of Altamonte Springs, Affiliate Member; Allan Biddlecomb, District VII, Program Administrator, Public Infrastructure…
June 2019 President’s Message
When Mike Cernech took office as president last year, he and I spoke about the need for continuity in order to provide valuable programs and opportunities for our membership long-term. In addition to continuing the good work already in motion, the goals I have for this year have been derived from the principles of our…
Featured Member: Jeffrey Brown, Deputy City Manager, Haines City
How long have you been a FCCMA member and why did you join? 25 years. I was encouraged by my boss, Bobby Green to join to stay educated on currents trends and network with other members to learn firsthand about the profession. Are you an ICMA member, why did you join, and how long have…