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. Scott Benton, District VIII, Veterans in Local Government Fellowship, Student Member; Tom Carrino, District VIII, City Manager, City of Eustis, Full Member; Michael Disher,…
DetailsLester Bernard Baird, Sr. age 78, of Cape Coral, Florida passed away at his home on February 7, 2023 surrounded by his loving wife and family. Lester has been a FCCMA member since 1985. During his career, he served as manager in Eureka, MO and several cities in Florida including Ocean Ridge, Belle Glade, South…
DetailsHello FCCMA Members: It was so nice to see so many of you at our Winter Institute! Congratulations, and thank you to the Winter Institute Planning Committee for organizing an outstanding learning opportunity for our members. The subjects of recruiting, onboarding and retaining employees are undoubtedly relevant for all of us. FCCMA staff has emailed…
DetailsOn February 8, 2023, FCCMA Member Sarah Hannah-Spurlock presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Tamarac Commission in celebration of their 50th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. Left to right: Commission Marlon Bolton, Tamarac City Manager Kathleen Gunn, Fort Lauderdale Nighttime Economy Manager Sarah Hannah-Spurlock, Mayor Michelle Gomez, Commissioner Elvin Villalobos, Commissioner Kicia…
DetailsHow long have you been a FCCMA member and why did you join? I have been in FCCMA for nearly five years. I joined because my boss, Terry Atchley, recommended membership in FCCMA to help me continue to grow professionally. Are you an ICMA member, why did you join, and how long have you been…
DetailsDear Fellow FCCMA Members: Happy New Year to all! FCCMA is off to a running start with lots of good things happening. It’s election time. There is one At-Large Director seat open along with the Secretary-Treasurer seat. All odd numbered districts will be holding elections for their District Directors as well. I strongly encourage you…
DetailsOn February 1, 2023 City Manager Mike McNees presented a #FCCMA recognition to the City of Naples, FL – Government for 75 years as a Council-Manager form of government. Naples is actually celebrating 100 years as a city this year, and 75 years under the best form of government! Congratulations to the City of Naples…
DetailsOn February 6, 2023, FCCMA Member John Coffey presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Fort Pierce Commission in celebration of their 100th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. Left to right: Commissioner Jeremiah Johnson; Commissioner Arnold S. Gaines; Fort Pierce City Manager Nicholas C. Mimms, ICMA-CM; Indian Harbour Beach City Manager John W. Coffey,…
DetailsThe 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. Daniela Andrade, District V, Master of Public Administration, University of Central Florida, Student Member; Tracey Choroco, District III, Master of Public Administration, University of…
DetailsOn February 1, 2023, FCCMA Member Christophe St. Luce presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Miramar Commission in celebration of their 30th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. Pictured left to right: City Manager Roy Virgin and Bradenton Assistant City Administrator Christophe St. Luce. . .
DetailsOn January 18, 2023, FCCMA Member Esmond Scott presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Cutler Bay Council in celebration of their 15th year as a Council-Manager form of government. Pictured left to right: Town Manager Rafael Casals, Council Member Richard Ramirez, Miami Shores Village Manager Esmond Scott, Mayor Tim Meerbott, Council Member Suzy Lord…
DetailsHow long have you been a FCCMA member and why did you join? I have been an FCCMA member since February 2022, and I joined because I became a first-time administrator in Florida in October 2021. My last job was in Montgomery County, Maryland, so joining FCCMA to strengthen relationships throughout the state was an…
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