On April 21, 2021, FCCMA Member Sarah Hannah-Spurlock presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Hollywood Commission and City Manager Wazir Ishmael in celebration of their 95th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. Pictured: City Manager Wazir Ishmael, Fort Lauderdale Nighttime Economy Manager Sarah Hannah-Spurlock and Mayor Josh Levy. .
On Wednesday, April 21, 2021 the Town of Melbourne Beach was recognized by the Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA) for their 30-Year Anniversary of the Council/Commission-Manager form of government. The actual anniversary occurred in 2020; however, due to COVID, the town was not able to be recognized until 2021. Mark Ryan, City Manager…
By David Hebert, City Manager, City of Oakland Park On Sunday January 3, frustrated by the required internet registration process failures and the massive congestion and long waits at vaccine sites, I called the county director of the state department of health and proposed a closed POD vaccine site targeting vulnerable seniors. Seniors were identified…
On March 1, 2021, FCCMA District II Director presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the DeLand Commission and City Manager Michael Pleus in celebration of their 95th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. Left to Right: City Manager Michael Pleus, Commissioner Chris Cloudman, DeLand Assistant City Manager Michael Grebosz, Mayor Bob Apgar, Commissioner Charles…
Carl Cheatham, longtime city manager of Winter Haven, passed away February 19, 2021. FCCMA awarded him honorary membership in 2000 to recognize him for his significant contribution to the field of public administration. He served in Lake Wales over 10 years in various positions before becoming the city manager in 1969. He became the manager…
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. Angelia G. Adediran, District V, Assistant City Manager, City of Deerfield Beach, Full Member; Peter Bieniek, District V, Director of Public Works, City of…
I want to thank everyone who attended the FCCMA Winter Institute that we held virtually this year. I had a great time, and it was nice catching up with all of you! A special thank you to our Institute Facilitator, Todd DeAngelis, Director of Communications, City of Parkland. His hours of preparation and execution, expert…
On February 23, 2021, FCCMA Member Rob Duncan presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Charlotte County Commission and County Administrator Hector in celebration of their 45th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. Left to Right: Commissioner Ken Doherty, Deputy County Administrator Emily Lewis, Commissioner Chris Constance (Vice Chair), County Administrator Hector Flores, Commissioner Bill…
