In Memoriam: Pat Bean Ms. Patricia Bean was born August 18, 1945, in Columbia, SC, and passed away peacefully Monday, January 6, 2025, with her son Kevin by her side. Pat was the daughter of the late Paul and Maudine Crout Taylor. Ms. Bean was a longtime Tampa resident, who earned a bachelor’s degree in…
How long have you been an FCCMA member, and why did you join? I joined in 2022 to network and learn from the association’s diverse membership. Are you an ICMA member? Why did you join, and how long have you been a member? Yes, I joined ICMA in 2022 for the same reasons. Please describe…
Parth Patel, Acting Assistant Budget Director, City of Fort Lauderdale Although fiscal year 2025 just began, it’s already time to start planning for the next budget cycle! As folks return from the holidays, municipalities have a tough task ahead of themselves: budgeting for the next fiscal year. Below is a snapshot of Fort Lauderdale’s annual…
The following membership application has been received. If no current member comes forth with a reason why the applicant should not be approved as a member, he/she will be approved for membership. Brian Barroso, District VI, City Manager, City of Key West, Full Member; John Harris, District VII, Principal, a5 Branding & Digital, Corporate Member; …
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Fall Symposium on Building and Improving Public Trust. It was a valuable opportunity for local government leaders to explore how transparency, accountability, and community engagement strengthen public trust. We appreciate the insights shared and look forward to continuing our efforts to build stronger, more trusting communities.…
How long have you been an FCCMA member and why did you join? I have been a member since my undergraduate years at St. Petersburg College approximately three years ago. I majored in Public Policy and Administration and studied under Jeffery Kronschnabl. Professor Kronschnabl encouraged all of his students to join and participate in both…
The University of South Florida ICMA Student Chapter’s Day at Temple Terrace City Hall By: USF ICMA Student Chapter Students filled the roles of Mayor, Council Member, City Manager, City Attorney, and Department Director for a day. Students partnered with their respective City of Temple Terrace counterparts to solve a real-world city issue.…
To help celebrate Okaloosa County’s 30th Anniversary of the Commission-Manager form of government, FCCMA Senior Advisor Mark Ryan presented the Board of County Commissioners and County Administrator John Hofstad a certificate honoring this milestone achievement. Pictured Left to Right: County Administrator John Hofstad and Senior Advisor Mark Ryan. Standing behind them: Trey Goodwin, Carolyn Ketchel, Drew Palmer, Sherri…
