By Sarah Hannah-Spurlock, Sage Mediation and Consulting In local government, disputes involving noise and other nuisance complaints, zoning, development, service provision, and public space, to name a few, are as common as they are diverse. Typically, addressing these issues involves resorting to legal and regulatory measures, which can be punitive and expensive. However, adopting a…
Dear FCCMA Members, I’m excited to share some important updates and opportunities for your involvement with FCCMA. 2024 FCCMA Annual Conference: Mark your calendars! The 2024 FCCMA Annual Conference is shaping up to be an exceptional event. Our dedicated conference planning committee has been working tirelessly to bring you an outstanding program. Registration is now open!…
How long have you been an FCCMA member and why did you join? Approximately 3 months. Are you an ICMA member? Why did you join, and how long have you been a member? Yes, Professional development and networking, I was a previous member but let my membership lapse and rejoined about three months ago. Please…
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. Frank Calascione, District VII, Assistant City Manager, City of Inverness, Full Member; Michael Carnevale, District VIII, Deputy City Manager, City of Winter Haven, Full Member;…
How long have you been an FCCMA member and why did you join? I joined the FCCMA on May 5, 2022, shortly after starting my position with the City of Mascotte on February 1, 2022. Prior to that, I worked as a Township Manager in Michigan, where I was a member of the MME. Are…
Dear FCCMA Members, I hope this message finds you well and that you are enjoying the beautiful Florida weather. As February comes to a close in DeLand and the surrounding communities in Volusia County, it gets busy, and event season kicks into high gear with the Daytona 500, Bike Week and then Spring Break. Getting…
On February 6, 2024, FCCMA Member John Coffey presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the City of West Melbourne Council in celebration of their 45th year as a Council-Manager form of government. Pictured Left to Right: Tim Rhode, City Manager; John W. Coffey, ICMA-CM, City of Indian Harbour Beach City Manager; and Pat Bentley, Mayor.…
By Dominic Hamilton, CGCIO, Director of Information Technology, City of Indian Harbour Beach Almost every IT Support Specialist fears the dreaded phrase: “I clicked on something, and now my computer is acting weird.” The looming threat of cybersecurity lingers quietly over organizations around the globe. Like a natural disaster, cities can be struck by a…
