FCCMA News
April 2024 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 approved for membership. Colton English, District VI, Budget [...]
FCCMA 2024 Photo Contest Winner: Sarasota County
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="30609" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Congratulations to Sarasota County, winner of the FCCMA 2024 Photo Contest. This photo will be featured on the cover of the 2024-2025 Membership Directory. In 1999, Sarasota County established the Englewood [...]
From Conflict to Collaboration: Reshaping Local Government Dynamics through Dispute Resolution
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. [...]
March 2024 President’s Message
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="29008" img_size="large"][/vc_column][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text]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 [...]
Meet Kristian Swenson, Assistant County Manager, Seminole County
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 [...]
March 2024 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 approved for membership. Frank Calascione, District VII, Assistant [...]
Meet Annamarie Reno, City Manager, Mascotte
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. [...]
February 2024 President’s Message
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="29008" img_size="large"][/vc_column][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text]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 [...]
Professional Management Matters: Celebrating West Melbourne’s 45th Anniversary
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="30721" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]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. [...]
Cyber Security Incident Response in a Small Town
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 [...]
February 2024 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 approved for membership. Troy Bell, District II, City [...]
Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Winter Haven’s 100th Anniversary
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="30487" img_size="full" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On December 11, 2023, FCCMA Member Addie Javed presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the City of Winter Haven Commission in celebration of their 100th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. [...]
