How long have you been a FCCMA member and why did you join? I have been a member of FCCMA since 2017. I joined when I was awarded the Raymond C. Sittig Scholarship in my senior year of my undergraduate studies at Nova Southeastern University. Are you an ICMA member, why did you join, and…
On May 19, 2021, FCCMA District V Director Sharon Ragoonan presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the West Miami Commission and City Manager Yolanda Aguilar in celebration of their 40th year as a Commissioner-Manager form of government. Pictured left to right: Commissioner Luciano Suarez, Commissioner Candida Blanca, Vice Mayor Eric Diaz-Padron, FCCMA District V Director…
On Tuesday, June 22nd the City of Indian Harbour Beach was recognized by the Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA) for its 45-Year Anniversary of the Council/Commission-Manager form of government. This anniversary occurred in 2020; however, due to COVID-19 this recognition was delayed. Shannon Lewis, City Manager of Melbourne, past-President of FCCMA, presented the…
On May 25, 2021, FCCMA Member Sarah Hannah-Spurlock presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the North Lauderdale Commission and City Manager Ambreen Bhatty in celebration of their 40th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. Pictured left to right in the front row: City Manager Ambreen Bhatty and Fort Lauderdale Nightime Economy Manager Sarah Hannah-Spurlock.…
On June 16, 2021, FCCMA Member Sarah Hannah-Spurlock presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Oakland Park Commission and City Manager David Hebert in celebration of their 55th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. Pictured left to right: Commissioner Mitch Rosenwald; Vice Mayor Michael Carn; Commissioner Aisha Gordon; City Manager David Hebert; and Via…
On Tuesday, June 15th the City of Green Cove Springs was recognized by the Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA) for their 75-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:…
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. Tom Bradford, District III, Assistant City Manager, City of West Melbourne, Full Member; Bart Diebold, District VII, Assistant City Manager, City of Pinellas Park,…
May President’s Article Well, here we are – my final newsletter and the precursor to the first in-person FCCMA event of the year. Now, I have heard from past presidents that the presidential year tends to fly by, but just informationally, for any presidents serving during a pandemic,… it doesn’t. That said, I am also…
