FCCMA News
Meet Christella Jean-Pierre, Strategic Innovation Consultant, City of Tallahassee
How long have you been an FCCMA member, and why did you join? Are you an ICMA member? Why did you join, and how long have you been a member? I have been an FCCMA [...]
August 2026 President’s Message
One of the most rewarding parts of our profession is seeing the next generation of local government professionals learn and grow. This month, we are excited to feature testimonials from our FCCMA interns. These talented [...]
September 2026 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 approved for membership: Maura Baker, District VI, [...]
Meet Keith Touchberry, City Manager, City of Cape Canaveral
How long have you been an FCCMA member and why did you join? I have been a member since November 2025, and I joined to better connect with my peer managers and stay on top [...]
August 2026 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 approved for membership: Rachel French, District VII, [...]
July 2026 President’s Message
One of the best parts of this profession is that we never stop learning. Every conversation, conference, webinar, and committee meeting gives us the chance to gain new ideas and bring them back to the [...]
Meet Armando Martinez, City Manager, City of Fellsmere
How long have you been an FCCMA member and why did you join? Seven years. I retired and then returned. I believe in the organization and the benefits. Are you an ICMA member? Why did [...]
The City of Altamonte Springs & TSG Transportation Advisors Launch Strategic Center of Excellence Driving International Innovation
By Frank Martz, City Manager, City of Altamonte Springs The City of Altamonte Springs launched a landmark partnership with TSG Transportation Advisors (TSG Advisors) to establish a new Center of Excellence (COE) through the Altamonte [...]
July 2026 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 approved for membership: Henry Augustine Mawutor Attivor, [...]
June 2026 President’s Message
As I progressed through the planning stages of assuming the role of President, I was asked a simple question: “What will be your walk-up song, Terry?” Wow, this prompted me to pause and reflect as [...]
Miramar’s C.A.R.E. Program Offers a Blueprint for Strategic, Sustainable City Management
By Mr. Kelvin L. Baker, Sr. – ICMA-CM, Deputy City Manager, City of Miramar MIRAMAR, Fla. — Local governments are balancing rising service demands with constrained revenues. In response, the City of Miramar launched the [...]
May 2026 President’s Message
[vc_row][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="35187" img_size="large" css=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text css=""] When FCCMA staff gently reminded me to finish these remarks, the deadline coincided with the ICMA Local Government Re-imagined Conference in Philadelphia. The topic this year? Democracy and [...]
