Remembering Dan Kleman

By: 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…

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February 2025 President’s Message

It 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,…

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February 2025 New Members

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. Brad McKeone, District V, Deputy City Manager, City of Coral Springs, Full Member; Gregory Miller, District VI, District Master of Public Administration, Purdue…

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January 2025 President’s Message

This 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…

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In Memoriam of Pat Bean

In 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…

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At a Glance: The City of Fort Lauderdale’s Annual Budget Process

Parth Patel, Acting Assistant Budget Director, City of Fort Lauderdale Although fiscal year 2025 just began, it’s already time to start planning for the next budget cycle! As folks return from the holidays, municipalities have a tough task ahead of themselves: budgeting for the next fiscal year. Below is a snapshot of Fort Lauderdale’s annual…

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January 2025 New Members

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. Brian Barroso, District VI, City Manager, City of Key West, Full Member; Rodrigo Delostrinos, District VI, Assistant City Manager, City of Key West,…

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December 2024 President’s Message

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Fall Symposium on Building and Improving Public Trust. It was a valuable opportunity for local government leaders to explore how transparency, accountability, and community engagement strengthen public trust. We appreciate the insights shared and look forward to continuing our efforts to build stronger, more trusting communities.…

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Mentoring the Next Generation

The University of South Florida ICMA Student Chapter’s Day at Temple Terrace City Hall By: USF ICMA Student Chapter     Students filled the roles of Mayor, Council Member, City Manager, City Attorney, and Department Director for a day. Students partnered with their respective City of Temple Terrace counterparts to solve a real-world city issue.…

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