On November 10, 2021, FCCMA Member Dale Sugerman presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Lake Park Commission in celebration of their 40th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. Pictured left to right: FCCMA Member Dale Sugerman and Mayor Michael O’Rourke.
DetailsOn November 3, 2021, FCCMA Secretary-Treasurer Director Mike Grebosz presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Daytona Beach Commission and City Manager in celebration of their 100th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. Pictured left to right: DeLand Assistant City Manager Mike Grebosz, Daytona Beach City Manager Deric Feacher and Orange Park Town Manager…
DetailsBy Ratna Okhai, PhD Student, University of Central Florida With 50-60% of the local government workforce within retirement age in the next five years, it comes as no surprise why both FCCMA and ICMA have undertaken programs and initiatives to bolster bringing up the next generation of leaders into local government. So how should local…
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. Heathcliff Beach, District I, Chief Executive Officer, Avail Strategies, Corporate Member; Kayla Cosma, District VII, Master of Public Administration, University of Central Florida, Student…
DetailsOn November 1, 2021, FCCMA Secretary-Treasurer Director Mike Grebosz presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Flagler County Commission and County Administrator in celebration of their 35th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. Pictured left to right: Commissioner David Sullivan, Vice Chair Joe Mullins, DeLand Assistant City Manager Mike Grebosz, Flagler County County Administrator…
DetailsThe ICMA Conference was held in Portland this month. Their Conference Planning Committee did an awesome job, given the unique challenges of planning this year’s conference. With the online registration option, many of the sessions, keynote and forums are accessible through the end of the year. If you missed the conference, missed a session or…
DetailsBy Sharon Ragoonan, Assistant City Manager, Hallandale Beach/MIT Advocate/District V Director/Membership Committee Liaison The new fiscal year has begun and offers a myriad of opportunities for municipal and county managers to become a lifesaver by hiring a Manager-In-Transition (MIT). Whether the MIT can backfill an interim full-time or part-time position, work as an independent contractor…
DetailsBy Gina Peebles, Assistant County Manager/Chief of Staff, Alachua County and Amy Childs, Assistant Risk Manager, Alachua County As the wise Benjamin Franklin once said, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Both public and private sector employers have come to expect annual health care insurance cost increases. Alachua County is no…
DetailsHow long have you been a FCCMA member and why did you join? Roughly two years now. I signed up when I moved to Florida in November 2019. Are you an ICMA member, why did you join, and how long have you been a member? Yes. I joined in order to network and meet people…
DetailsOn October 13th the City of Winter Park was recognized by the Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA) for their 70-Year Anniversary of the Commission-Manager form of government. Al Butler, FCCMA District III Director and Director of Support Services, City of Ocoee, presented the city with the #ICMA Recognition Award. Pictured Left to Right:…
DetailsOn August 17th the City of Lake Butler was recognized by the Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA) for their 25-Year Anniversary of the Council/Commission-Manager form of government. Sarah Campbell, FCCMA District II Director and Town Manager of Orange Park, presented the city with the #ICMA Recognition Award. Pictured Left to Right: Mayor Jack…
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. Andrea Agha, District VII, Assistant City Manager, City of Gainesville, Full Member; Ian Coyle, Affiliate Member; Jason Davis, District IV, Division Director IV, Palm…
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