Cyber Security Incident Response in a Small Town

By Dominic Hamilton, CGCIO, Director of Information Technology, City of Indian Harbour Beach Almost every IT Support Specialist fears the dreaded phrase: “I clicked on something, and now my computer is acting weird.” The looming threat of cybersecurity lingers quietly over organizations around the globe. Like a natural disaster, cities can be struck by a…

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February 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. Troy Bell, District II, City Manager, City of Palatka, Full Member; Amy Bland, District VII, Development Services Fiscal Support Director, Pasco County, Affiliate Member; Paul…

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Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Cocoa’s 65th Anniversary

On January 23, 2024,  FCCMA Member John Coffey presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the City of Cocoa Council in celebration of their 50th year as a Council-Manager form of government. Pictured Left to Right: Councilmember Matthew Barringer, Councilmember Lorraine Koss, City Attorney Anthony Garganese, Deputy Mayor Lavander Hearn, Mayor Mike Blake, Councilmember Alex Goins,…

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January 2024 President’s Message

FCCMA Members, Elections are now open for even-numbered districts. All eligible members should have received an email from their District Election Committees asking for self-nominations. The deadline to submit your application is January 31st. Elections are also open for the Secretary-Treasurer and two At-Large Director positions for full members with three years of membership. The…

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