Congratulations to the City of Wauchula, the FCCMA 2025 Photo Contest Winner. This photo will be featured on the cover of the 2025-2026 Membership Directory. By Katie Wheeler, Communications Coordinator, City of Wauchula The winning image is an awe-inspiring aerial view of one of the boardwalks in Peace River Park. Photographer 863Aerials said, “This photo…
DetailsRay Liggins P.E., Village Manager, Village of Royal Palm Beach Florida’s environment provides the foundation for this state’s quality of life and is the cornerstone of its economy. Tourism officials market Florida’s distinctive lifestyle, and economic development leaders promote it to attract new business. Residents enjoy the many benefits this lifestyle offers. Recently, Florida’s population…
DetailsCongratulations to the four cities selected as internship host recipients: Crystal River, Flagler Beach, Lauderdale Lakes, and Palm Beach Gardens. 2025 FCCMA Annual Conference – Registration is now open for the FCCMA Annual Conference in Orlando! The conference will be held May 28-31 at the Rosen Shingle Creek. Register by May 9, 2025, for the…
DetailsHow long have you been an FCCMA member and why did you join? I have been a member since 2019. Are you an ICMA member? Why did you join, and how long have you been a member? I am not. Why did you select a career in public service? It started as an entry-level job…
DetailsThe 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: Leondrae Camel, District IV, City Manager, City of South Bay, Full Member; Gary DeMarzo, Township Administrator/Personnel Officer, Upper Township, Subscriber Member; Dominic Hamilton, District III, Chief…
DetailsBy: Lynn Tipton, FCCMA Executive Director Emeritus Friend, colleague, leader, storyteller, innovator, and family man are just some of the many words that come to mind when thinking about Dan Kleman. After a full career and busy retirement, his many friends are remembering Dan, who passed away last week, and reflecting on his legacy within…
DetailsIt was great to see so many of you at our Winter Institute, and on behalf of all the participants, I thank the Planning Committee for their hard work. For those unable to attend due to other commitments, the event took place on January 30-31, 2025, at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater Beach,…
DetailsThe 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. Brad McKeone, District V, Deputy City Manager, City of Coral Springs, Full Member; Gregory Miller, District VI, Master of Public Administration, Purdue University,…
DetailsHow long have you been an FCCMA member and why did you join? I’ve been a member of FCCMA since February 2017. I joined because I was new to the profession and believed the quickest way to learn was to build a network of city management professionals. Are you an ICMA member? Why did you…
DetailsThis is a last reminder that February 1 is the deadline to pay your dues and/or report your ethics training. All members who do not comply will be removed from the database. Our next FREE webinar titled “Surviving Rollback,” is scheduled for Thursday, February 6, at 2:00 p.m. Click here to register. If you entered…
DetailsIn Memoriam: Pat Bean Ms. Patricia Bean was born August 18, 1945, in Columbia, SC, and passed away peacefully Monday, January 6, 2025, with her son Kevin by her side. Pat was the daughter of the late Paul and Maudine Crout Taylor. Ms. Bean was a longtime Tampa resident, who earned a bachelor’s degree in…
DetailsHow long have you been an FCCMA member, and why did you join? I joined in 2022 to network and learn from the association’s diverse membership. Are you an ICMA member? Why did you join, and how long have you been a member? Yes, I joined ICMA in 2022 for the same reasons. Please describe…
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