Broadband – Connecting the Unserved and the Underserved with the Utility of the Future

By Jim Woodard, Broadband Manager, Alachua County; and Gina Peebles, Assistant County Manager – Chief of Staff, Alachua County More than a decade ago, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) developed a roadmap for broadband initiatives known as the National Broadband Plan (https://www.fcc.gov/general/national-broadband-plan). During COVID, it became increasingly apparent that internet is just as crucial of…

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May 2022 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 be invoiced for dues. Abismael Abreu, District III, Strategic Initiatives Manager, City of St. Cloud, Full Member; Janeiro Coulter, District III, MBE Division Manager, City of Orlando MBE,…

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Apr282022

April 2022 President’s Message

FCCMA Conference! Our Annual Conference will be held June 1-4, at the Renaissance Orlando. Discount hotel rates end on May 9th and early registration ends May 16th, so act fast! Click here to view the agenda with session details and registration requirements. In addition to our usual conference classics, like the “So You Are Going to Be a…

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Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Palm Bay’s 50th Anniversary

On April 21, 2022, FCCMA Past President Shannon Lewis presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Palm Bay Council in celebration of their 50th year as a Council-Manager form of government. Pictured left to right: Councilman Foster, Deputy City Manager Joan Junkala-Brown, Melbourne City Manager Shannon Lewis, Palm Bay City Manager Suzanne Sherman, Councilman Felix,…

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Apr122022

Meet Kevin Smith, City Manager, Lake Mary

Can you briefly share your background? After receiving my Bachelor’s in Accounting from FSU, I worked in the private sector for a CPA firm for a few years, specifically as an auditor with an emphasis on the government sector. From there, I then went back to school to get my MBA from UCF, and worked…

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April 2022 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 be invoiced for dues. Dennis Apgar, District VIII, Bachelor of Arts in Geography, University of South Florida, Student Member; Maureen Buice, District VI, Assistant to the City Manager,…

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Mar292022

March 2022 President’s Message

Our annual conference is scheduled for June 1st to 4th in Orlando and the Conference registration is now open. The Conference Planning Committee has planned an event that addresses key issues impacting managers and public servants. Our keynote speakers are Gilbert King, Ryan Leak, Doug Griffiths, Vincent Dalfonzo and Heather Benoit.  This team of speakers…

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Mar242022

In Memoriam of Peter Lombardi

It is with much sadness that FCCMA reports the death of Peter G Lombardi.  Peter’s city management career spanned over 40 years, first serving in Connecticut and New Hampshire, and then the State of Florida for 30+ years in Treasure Island and Pinecrest. Peter passed away after a short illness on February 1, 2022.  He…

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Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Milton’s 45th Anniversary

On February 28, 2022, FCCMA Member Michael Beedie presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Milton Council in celebration of their 45th year as a Council-Manager form of government. Pictured left to right: Councilwoman Shannon Rice, Councilman Vernon Compton, Councilwoman Shari Sebastio, Mayor Heather Lindsey, City Manager Randy Jorgenson, Fort Walton Beach City Manager Michael…

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