How long have you been an FCCMA member, and why did you join? I became an FCCMA student member in 2007 when I relocated to Florida in grad school. When I started at the City of Largo in 2008 as a Management Analyst, I became a regular member. I joined initially for networking and learning…
Presidential Address at the FCCMA Annual Conference It is indeed an honor to be standing before you today. I am humbled, and I am truly grateful for this opportunity. As some of you are aware, I began my local government employment as a janitor at the City of Jacksonville, NC’s Police Department not too long…
Congratulations to Craig Hunter, Daniel Kleman and Anthony Shoemaker for 50 years of service! 50 years Craig Hunter Daniel Kleman, Senior Advisor, Florida City and County Management Association Anthony Shoemaker 45 years Robert LaSala John Litton Frederick Nutt 40 years John Drago Joseph Gallegos Robert Lee, MPA Coordinator/Associate Professor, Florida Gulf Coast University Kenneth Parker,…
Dear FCCMA Members, The Program Year 23-24 has been an amazing year filled with some great achievements that I would like to highlight. But before I do, I want to first thank everyone here, you all are the professionals who served the organization in capacities such as Board members, committee members, subcommittee members, and task…
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. Jamie Brown, District IV, City Manager/Public Works Director, City of Lake Worth Beach, Full Member; Kaitlyn Doukas, District VII, Bachelor of Public Policy and Administration,…
How long have you been an FCCMA member and why did you join? I have been a member of FCCMA since 2021. FCCMA provides excellent opportunities to enhance my knowledge base through educational training sessions, networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities. Are you an ICMA member? Why did you join, and how long have…
By Casey Lucius, Ph.D., Assistant City Manager, City of Marco Island, 50 Bald Eagle Drive Marco Island, FL 34145, clucius@cityofmarcoisland.com I’m going to keep this article short and sweet. I admit I’m biased on this topic because I am a veteran and I see the value in hiring veterans in local government. I serve on…
On March 12, 2024, FCCMA Member Sarah Hannah-Spurlock presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the City of Dania Beach Commission in celebration of their 75th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. Pictured Left to Right: Commissioner Tamara Jones, City Manager Ana Garcia, Sarah Hannah-Spurlock, Mayor A.J. Ryan IV, Commissioner Joyce Davis, Vice Mayor Lori Lewellen and Commissioner…
