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…
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.
DetailsOn 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…
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. Nancy Aguirre, Director of Sales, OSG Billing Services, Corporate Member; Denise Bevan, District II, City Manager, City of Palm Coast, Full Member; Katherine Bleakly,…
DetailsIt was such a pleasure to have our annual Winter Institute and resume our in-person training sessions. Our speakers touched on topics such as the inevitability of failure; turning failure into success; using failure as a tool for growth and future preparation; and establishing a culture of development through growth in leadership. Thanks to everyone…
DetailsBy Josh M. Stefancic, Fire Chief, City of Safety Harbor Fire Department and Andrew Portale, Firefighter/Paramedic, City of Safety Harbor Fire Department In early December 2021, in collaboration with Pinellas County Safety & Emergency Services, the City of Safety Harbor’s fire department placed a new quick response vehicle into service to assist in managing increased…
DetailsOn February 17, 2022, FCCMA Member Ratna Okhai presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the City Manager Kevin Smith and the Lake Mary Commission in celebration of their 40th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. From left to right: Commissioner George Duryea, Commissioner Jordan Smith, FCCMA Member Ratna Okhai, Mayor David Mealor, City Manager…
DetailsThe FCCMA District V Training was held on February 18, 2022 entitled “Abnormal is the New Normal” at the Gateway Center in Sunny Isles Beach. The impetus for the workshop was to understand the realities of the present that are affecting organizational and leadership decisions, employee recruitment and retention, career path development, and succession planning…
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