February 2026 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 approved for membership: Elizabeth Jones, District III, Strategic Performance Manager, City of Sanford, Affiliate Member; Richard Levey, District III, Managing Director, Levey Consulting, LLC, Corporate Member; Jo…

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January 2026 President’s Message

As we begin a new year, I want to thank you for your continued commitment to FCCMA and to the profession of local government management. I hope the year ahead brings renewed energy, meaningful connections, and continued success for you and your communities. We are pleased to welcome George Brown as FCCMA’s new Senior Advisor.…

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Let’s Balance: Turning Budget Complexity into Understanding

By Roshaunda Bradley One of the most consistent challenges in local government is explaining how budget decisions are made. Many residents experience the outcome as a single number (the millage rate), rather than a set of tradeoffs shaped by priorities, fixed costs, reserve requirements, and unexpected events. Developed by the Leon County Office of Management…

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January 2026 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 approved for membership: Adam Bolton, District VIII, Assistant City Manager, City of Umatilla, Full Member; Cristian Castro, District V, Administrative Manager, City of Miami Beach, Affiliate Member;…

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December 2025 President’s Message

As we celebrate the holiday season, I hope each of you finds time to rest, reflect, and enjoy moments of peace with family and friends. This is a season that reminds us of the importance of community—and I’m grateful for the dedication you bring to serving yours each day. Thank you to everyone who joined…

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December 2025 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 approved for membership: Antranette Forbes, District III, Director, Economic Development, City of Apopka, Affiliate Member; and Cameron Pennant, District VII, Director of Government Relations, Hillsborough County, Affiliate…

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