As a part of the FCCMA Professional Management Matters initiative, the City of Chipley Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator Patrice Tanner are recognized for 25 years of the Council-Manager form of government by Senior Advisor Mark Ryan. Pictured Left to Right: Mayor Pro-Tem Kevin Russell, Councilmember Cheryl McCall, Mayor Tracy Andrews, City Administrator Patrice…
The following membership application has been received. If no current member comes forth with a reason why the applicant should not be approved as a member, he/she will be approved for membership. Heather Akpan, District II, Assistant County Manager, Alachua County, Full Member; John Bohde, District VIII, Deputy County Manager, Polk County, Full Member; Manny…
I know many of you are still recovering from the hurricanes that recently impacted our great state. While this is a stressful time for all of us, it also highlights our coming together and the resiliency of the communities we serve. Furthermore, it brings to the forefront the never-ending spirit of excellence and commitment that…
How long have you been an FCCMA member and why did you join? I have been a member for about two and a half years. I was encouraged to join by our former City Manager, Michael Beedie, who strongly valued career and professional development for his staff. He held FCCMA in very high regard and…
Congratulations to Lee Feldman, FCCMA Past President, for receiving the Distinguished Service Award. The Distinguished Service Award honors managers who have had stellar careers and have been retired for at least two years. Lee Feldman’s career spans more than 35 years of service in Florida. Lee was city manager in Fort Lauderdale, Gainesville, Palm Bay,…
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. Allyson Beauharnois, District VI, Master of Public Administration, University of Central Florida, Student Member; Daniel Colon, District III, Public Administration, University of Central Florida, Student…
How long have you been an FCCMA member and why did you join? Since 12/20/23. I joined so that I could learn from the seasoned professionals in the organization and become better at my job. I want to be of service to the community and eventually assist new members to become better themselves. Are you…
Save the date for the 2024 Ethics Fall Symposium. It will be held virtually on November 21, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Details will be available soon. Each month, we release new episodes of the FCCMA Podcast. If you have not had an opportunity, please take a moment to listen here. If you would like…
