June 2022 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 invoiced for dues. Brian Andrews, District V, President, The News Directors, Inc., Corporate Member; Gabriel Bueno, Master of Public Administration, Northern Illinois University, Student Member; Janeiro Coulter,…

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May 2022 President’s Message

After a year of planning, hard work and much anticipation, our Annual Conference kicks off on Wednesday June 1st at the Renaissance Orlando SeaWorld Hotel.  We’re looking forward to the many keynotes, sessions and activities geared towards our members. Receptions and social activities are scheduled each evening to allow us to personally connect with other.…

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Broadband – Connecting the Unserved and the Underserved with the Utility of the Future

By Jim Woodard, Broadband Manager, Alachua County; and Gina Peebles, Assistant County Manager – Chief of Staff, Alachua County More than a decade ago, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) developed a roadmap for broadband initiatives known as the National Broadband Plan (https://www.fcc.gov/general/national-broadband-plan). During COVID, it became increasingly apparent that internet is just as crucial of…

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May 2022 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 invoiced for dues. Abismael Abreu, District III, Strategic Initiatives Manager, City of St. Cloud, Full Member; Janeiro Coulter, District III, MBE Division Manager, City of Orlando MBE,…

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April 2022 President’s Message

FCCMA Conference! Our Annual Conference will be held June 1-4, at the Renaissance Orlando. Discount hotel rates end on May 9th and early registration ends May 16th, so act fast! Click here to view the agenda with session details and registration requirements. In addition to our usual conference classics, like the “So You Are Going to Be a…

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Meet Kevin Smith, City Manager, Lake Mary

Can you briefly share your background? After receiving my Bachelor’s in Accounting from FSU, I worked in the private sector for a CPA firm for a few years, specifically as an auditor with an emphasis on the government sector. From there, I then went back to school to get my MBA from UCF, and worked…

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