September 2023 President’s Message

FCCMA Members, September is here and fall is right around the corner. Fall is a great time of year that brings in cooler weather, football, and probably most exciting of all — a new budget year for most of our members. With that being said, I hope that you have the capability to  fund an…

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North Miami’s public-private partnership creates solution to ensure greater equity, accountability between citizens and police

By Philip Harris, D.B.A., Executive Director of CIB, City of North Miami As the world watched, George Floyd died under the knee of a law enforcement officer. The response to his death reverberated within the City of North Miami, and its leaders launched a proactive approach to improve communications and transparency between their citizens and…

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September 2023 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. David Birchim, District II, City Manager, City of St. Augustine, Full Member; Pamela Durrance, District VI, City Manager, City of Bowling Green, Full Member; Clarissa…

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August 2023 President’s Message

FCCMA Members, To all those affected by the storm, our thoughts are with you, and we sincerely hope everyone fared well. I am thrilled to share these upcoming association events with you. Your participation and support are appreciated. This year, we’ve replaced our annual dinner with a networking reception. It’s a great opportunity to network with…

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July 2023 President’s Message

Dear FCCMA Members, I have some exciting updates and opportunities to share with you: • Join us at the Parlor Room in Austin, TX on October 2nd from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. for a special reception during the 2023 ICMA Annual Conference. This year, we’ve replaced our annual dinner with this networking event, offering you a…

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In Memoriam of Dale Smith

Dale Smith was born in Winter Haven where he attended Winter Haven High School and graduated in 1966. Dale attended the University of South Florida and received an Engineering Degree in 1973. He completed all requirements to become a Professional Engineer in 1978. He received his Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of…

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