September 2022 MIT Profile: Peter Cavalli

Name Peter Cavalli, MPA What was your last position before becoming an MIT? Town Manager for the Town of Kenneth City (FL) Can you briefly share your background? Masters in Public Administration, BA Political Science, BS Environmental Science and Policy Teaching Certificate – Pinellas County 20+ years of experience split between local government and education…

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September 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. Steve Bradshaw, District IV, Master of Public Administration, Florida State University, Student Member; Carolyn Brown, District VI, Support Services Director, Town of Longboat Key,…

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Congratulations Lannie Corbin!

On August 22, 2022, FCCMA District I Director Lee Garner, City Manager, Sneads, presented an award from FCCMA to Lannie Corbin, City Manager, Niceville, congratulating him on his 50 years of service as city manager to Niceville.

August 2022 President’s Message

Hello FCCMA Members: Happy September! I hope this means the temperatures are going to be kinder in the near future!  We have a few reminders for everyone.  The ICMA Annual Conference will be held in Columbus, Ohio from September 17-21, 2022.  I hope you can attend.  Hopefully, we will enjoy a hint of fall color…

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August MIT Profile: Alan Rosen

Name Alan Rosen, MPA, ICMA-CM What was your last position before becoming an MIT? I left Lake County as the county manager in August 2021 to take care of my family. Can you briefly share your background? I earned an MPA in 2005 and have been working in local government since that time. I rose…

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Meet Mackenzie Leiva, Management Analyst, Barefoot Bay Recreation District

Briefly share your background. I have my bachelor’s degree in Public Management from Florida Atlantic University, while working full time at a local real estate office overseeing 10 offices in total. I have worked as a management analyst within the Barefoot Bay Recreation District Community Manager’s Office since 2021 (for those not familiar with special…

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Recruitment and Retention in Today’s Employment Market

By Claire Jubb, Assistant County Administrator, Charlotte County We all know recruiting and holding on to a highly motivated and qualified workforce is getting harder. We are no longer simply facing competition from employers around us but with the ever-growing popularity of remote working, location is no longer a constraining factor. Additionally, the private sector…

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September 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. George Landry, District IV, Director of Public Utilities & Solid Waste, St. Lucie County, Full Member.    

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July 2022 President’s Message

Fellow FCCMA Members: I hope everyone is having an enjoyable summer! It’s hard to believe Summer is nearly over, and the kids are returning to school. I’m optimistic that you were able to relish in some fun family time this summer! There are a few things we want our members to know. Firstly, registration for…

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July 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. Courtney Easley, District V, Assistant to the Town Manager, Town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Affiliate Member; Kari Furrow, District VI, ICMA Fellow, Sarasota County, Student Member;…

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