In 2022, I became a student member of FCCMA and was honored to receive the B. Harold Farmer award to assist me in lessening the financial burden of tuition, books, and other needs to fulfill my financial obligation towards earning my degree. This opportunity also allowed me to strengthen my professional network throughout the state…
By Ratna Okhai, PhD Assistant Professor, School of Public Affairs, University of South Florida 329 Mohave Terrace, Lake Mary, FL 32746 rvokhai@yahoo.com Numerous studies have been undertaken and provided best practices for future hurricane preparedness. This article provides readers with a few of those key points Readers will either learn or be reminded of some…
On June 8, 2023, FCCMA Past President Lori LaVerriere presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Village of Tequesta Commission in celebration of their 35th year as a Council-Manager form of government. Left to Right: Council Member Rick Sartory, Council Member Patrick Painter, Council Member Frank D’Ambra, Village Manager Jeremy Allen, Mayor Molly Young,…
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. Cynthia Bowling, District III, Public Administration Certificate, University of Central Florida, Student Member; Maxine Calloway, District V, Assistant City Manager, City of Tamarac, Full Member;…
How long have you been an FCCMA member, and why did you join? I have always been aware of the importance of networking. The first time I joined FCCMA was in 2019, when I was a graduate student at the University of Central Florida (UCF). I had a lapse in membership in 2020 during the…
Dear FCCMA Members, I’m writing to you today to express my excitement for our upcoming 2023 Annual Conference. I look forward to seeing you all there and sharing in the many great experiences that this event has to offer. As we prepare for the conference, I want to take a moment to reflect on my…
By Dr. Christophe St. Luce This statement may seem like an obvious one to make, but there are people who are afraid of technology and the change that is brought about by implementing technology, even though technological change is global. The microcosm of your organization may feel like the last safe place where change can…
On May 16, 2023, FCCMA District IV Director Andrea McCue presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Jupiter Council in celebration of their 45th year as a Council-Manager form of government. Left to Right: Andrea McCue (City Manager Greenacres), behind Andrea is Jeremy Allen (Village Manager Tequesta), in front of Jeremy is Frank Kitzerow (Town Manager…
