How 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…
DetailsBy John Coffey, City Manager, City of Indian Harbour Beach As local government professionals, we all know the tug of war we face in addressing the immediate needs of the organization versus trying to make strategic long-term planning an integral part of our daily lives. Whether we work in a large or small organization; in…
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. Molly Alleger, District II, Assistant to the City Manager, City of Jacksonville Beach, Affiliate Member; Cory Brandt, District VII, Director of Business Development, Disaster…
DetailsOn December 15, 2022, ICMA/FCCMA Senior Advisor Jim Hanson presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Jasper Council in celebration of their 30th year as a Council-Manager form of government. Pictured left to right: Council Member Vanessa Smith, Vice Mayor Garrett Selph, City Manager Marcus Collins, Mayor Stewart Mitchell, Chairman Jay Daigle and Council Member…
DetailsBy Kimberly Nicholls, Human Resources Director, City of Safety Harbor As 2022 comes to an end, and we evaluate our focus for 2023, try considering “we don’t need more to be thankful for; we need to be thankful more often” – author unknown. As I was growing up and even now, I read the newspaper…
DetailsHow long have you been a FCCMA member and why did you join? I’ve had two membership “eras.” In the late 1990’s, I was fortunate to be awarded an FCCMA B. Harold Farmer scholarship. That experience not only helped me complete my graduate education, but also introduced me to a great network of professional managers…
DetailsHappy Holidays FCCMA Members, December is flying by, and I don’t know where the time is going. My holiday wish for everyone is to be able to spend some precious time with your family and friends and have an opportunity to relax. Tis’ the Season. Please enjoy it! We have several items of interest to…
DetailsOn December 6, 2022, ICMA/FCCMA Senior Advisor Jim Hanson presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Atlantic Beach Council in celebration of their 65th year as a Commissioner-Manager form of government. Pictured left to right: Commissioner Bruce Boyle, City Manager Shane Corbin, Commissioner Candace Kelly, Mayor Curtis Ford, Senior Advisor Jim Hanson, and Commissioners Mike…
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. Alan Bullock, District VI, HR Director, City of Venice, Full Member; Matt Horn, Director, Local Government Services, MRB Group, Corporate Member; Candido Sosa-Cruz, District…
DetailsOn December 5, 2022, ICMA/FCCMA Senior Advisor Jim Hanson presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Neptune Beach Council in celebration of their 30th year as a Council-Manager form of government. Pictured: Mayor Elaine Brown and FCCMA Member Jim Hanson. .
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. Trina Cacioppo, District VII, Master of Public Administration, University of Southern California, Student Member; and Anthony Laurenti, District VI, Master of Public Administration, Florida…
DetailsBy Casey Lucius, Assistant City Manager, Marco Island On September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian hit the west coast of Florida as a Category 4 hurricane and continued to cut across the State of Florida and impact Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. Ian was the deadliest hurricane to hit Florida since 1935 with at least…
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