By Sharon Ragoonan, Assistant City Manager, Hallandale Beach/MIT Advocate/District V Director/Membership Committee Liaison The new fiscal year has begun and offers a myriad of opportunities for municipal and county managers to become a lifesaver by hiring a Manager-In-Transition (MIT). Whether the MIT can backfill an interim full-time or part-time position, work as an independent contractor…
By Gina Peebles, Assistant County Manager/Chief of Staff, Alachua County and Amy Childs, Assistant Risk Manager, Alachua County As the wise Benjamin Franklin once said, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Both public and private sector employers have come to expect annual health care insurance cost increases. Alachua County is no…
How long have you been a FCCMA member and why did you join? Roughly two years now. I signed up when I moved to Florida in November 2019. Are you an ICMA member, why did you join, and how long have you been a member? Yes. I joined in order to network and meet people…
On October 13th the City of Winter Park was recognized by the Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA) for their 70-Year Anniversary of the Commission-Manager form of government. Al Butler, FCCMA District III Director and Director of Support Services, City of Ocoee, presented the city with the #ICMA Recognition Award. Pictured Left to Right:…
On August 17th the City of Lake Butler was recognized by the Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA) for their 25-Year Anniversary of the Council/Commission-Manager form of government. Sarah Campbell, FCCMA District II Director and Town Manager of Orange Park, presented the city with the #ICMA Recognition Award. Pictured Left to Right: Mayor Jack…
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. Andrea Agha, District VII, Assistant City Manager, City of Gainesville, Full Member; Ian Coyle, Affiliate Member; Jason Davis, District IV, Division Director IV, Palm…
How long have you been a FCCMA member and why did you join? I have been a FCCMA member since December 2020. I joined because it’s a great opportunity to learn from new and seasoned managers and understand how to navigate an early career path in local government. Are you an ICMA member, why did…
On September 28, 2021, FCCMA Member Michael Beedie presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Santa Rosa County Commission in celebration of their 25th year as a Commission-Administrator form of government. Pictured left to right: Commissioner Sam Parker, Vice-Chairman Bob Cole, Fort Walton Beach City Manager Michael Beedie, Chairman Dan Piech, Commissioner James Calkins, and…
