State of the Cities 2017 Report

What does a city in Florida look like? Is it a beachfront metropolis? A community of rolling fields and farms? A weathered and cozy fishing village? Is it a high-tech hub of research and innovation? A forested gem of nature trails and wildlife? A buzzing center of world travelers and students? Is it a downtown of…

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ICMA Coaching Program Webinar: “Creating a Culture for Cultivating Talent and Results

This has been rescheduled to June 20. 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. PT (1:00-2:30 p.m. ET), Thursday, May 10 Register now for this no-charge webinar: https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fattendee.gotowebinar.com%2Fregister%2F7583614659167558658&data=01%7C01%7Ccrussell%40flcities.com%7Cad80773fadb84064b23308d599890cfc%7C2d642e08dfa4427d864657d423c7c43e%7C0&sdata=tDj4jIs039jOuL%2FFbm4lc0yKEs6KoQC4kRx8UI%2FkvuI%3D&reserved=0 Topics: How can you retool your organizational culture and design your workplace for better results? What are practical steps to make your agency better able to attract, grow, and…

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April 2018 New Members

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. Advanced Disposal, District II, Contact: Kelly Swisher, Municipal Marketing & Government Affairs Manager, Corporate Member; Cari A. Branco, District VI, Assistant City Manager, City of…

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March 2018 President’s Message

First, hearty congratulations goes out to Shaunna and Casey Cook on the birth of Collins Montgomery Cook. As first-time parents, they can look forward to all of the joys, lack of sleep and new adventures that come with babies. The FCCMA Nominating Committee met last Friday, March 23rd in Orlando to interview candidates and make…

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FCCMA’s 2018 Spring Symposium

By Kristina King, FCCMA Student Member FCCMA’s 2018 Spring Symposium “Ad Valorem Taxes and Alternative Revenue Sources,” was held at Florida Gulf Coast University’s Cohen Center on March 16th. This event, co-sponsored by the FGCU ICMA Student Chapter, focused on recent legislative actions and their potential impacts for local governments, identifying and utilizing alternative revenue…

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MPA Night at USF

USF is holding an MPA night on April 11th and encourages FCCMA members to attend. If you are interested in attending the MPA Night at the University of South Florida, please email Stephen Aiken at saikins@usf.edu for an official invitation.

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