After a year of planning, hard work and much anticipation, our Annual Conference kicks off on Wednesday June 1st at the Renaissance Orlando SeaWorld Hotel. We’re looking forward to the many keynotes, sessions and activities geared towards our members. Receptions and social activities are scheduled each evening to allow us to personally connect with other.…
DetailsBy 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…
DetailsHow long have you been a FCCMA member and why did you join? I have been a member of FCCMA for 10 years. Are you an ICMA member, why did you join, and how long have you been a member? I joined ICMA to help with my continuation in professional development and to build my…
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. Abismael Abreu, District III, Strategic Initiatives Manager, City of St. Cloud, Full Member; Janeiro Coulter, District III, MBE Division Manager, City of Orlando MBE,…
DetailsFCCMA 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…
DetailsOn 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,…
DetailsCan 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…
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. Dennis Apgar, District VIII, Bachelor of Arts in Geography, University of South Florida, Student Member; Maureen Buice, District VI, Assistant to the City Manager,…
DetailsOur 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…
DetailsIt 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…
DetailsHow long have you been a FCCMA member and why did you join? I joined in September 2021 Are you an ICMA member, why did you join, and how long have you been a member? Yes, I am an ICMA member. I joined in July 2021, and I was a member before that; however, it…
DetailsOn February 21, 2022, FCCMA Past President Micah Maxwell presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Safety Harbor Commission in celebration of their 95th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. Pictured left to right: Safety Harbor City Manager Matthew Spoor, Clearwater Assistant City Manager Micah Maxwell and Mayor Joe Ayoub.
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