Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Okaloosa County’s 30th Anniversary

To help celebrate Okaloosa County’s 30th Anniversary of the Commission-Manager form of government, FCCMA Senior Advisor Mark Ryan presented the Board of County Commissioners and County Administrator John Hofstad a certificate honoring this milestone achievement. Pictured Left to Right: County Administrator John Hofstad and Senior Advisor Mark Ryan. Standing behind them: Trey Goodwin, Carolyn Ketchel, Drew Palmer, Sherri…

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Dec32024

Build Your Local Government Network

Connect with your ICMA regional director and senior advisors. By Joe Supervielle, ICMA content manager | Nov 25, 2024 | Blog Post Following the devastation from Hurricanes Debby and Helene, Bobby Weaver, city manager of D’Iberville, Mississippi, and president of the Mississippi City/County Managers Association, contacted ICMA Southeast regional director Randy Reid. Weaver expressed his community’s desire to help…

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December 2024 New Members

The following membership application has been received. If no current member comes forth with a reason why the applicant should not be approved as a member, he/she will be approved for membership. Wendy Bednarz, District V, Master of Public Administration, Northern Illinois University, Student Member; Marcia Carty, District II, Interim City Manager/Finance Director, City of…

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Nov212024

November 2024 President’s Message

I hope each you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. The following are some updates I would like to share: FCCMA Recognition of Leaders Awards: The FCCMA recognizes exemplary leaders in public administration annually. These individuals are nominated and selected by peers. I encourage you to view the criteria for each award and nominate a deserving peer.…

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Nov202024

Crafting a Compelling Story: A Deep Dive into Legislative Advocacy

By Terry Atchley, County Manager, Hardee County The FCCMA November webinar delivered a goldmine of information for city and county managers looking to enhance their legislative advocacy skills. A distinguished panel of experts shared their knowledge and experience when it comes to successfully securing funding for local projects. Panelists: Terry Atchley, County Manager, Hardee County…

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Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Escambia County’s 45th Anniversary

To help celebrate Escambia County’s 45th Anniversary of the Commission-Manager form of government, FCCMA Senior Advisor Mark Ryan presented the Board of County Commissioners Chairman Steven Barry and County Administrator Wes Moreno a certificate honoring this milestone achievement. Pictured Left to Right: Chairman Steven Barry, County Administrator Wes Moreno and Senior Advisor Mark Ryan.

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Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Chipley’s 25th Anniversary

As a part of the FCCMA Professional Management Matters initiative, the City of Chipley Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator Patrice Tanner are recognized for 25 years of the Council-Manager form of government by Senior Advisor Mark Ryan. Pictured Left to Right: Mayor Pro-Tem Kevin Russell, Councilmember Cheryl McCall, Mayor Tracy Andrews, City Administrator Patrice…

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Nov12024

November 2024 New Members

The following membership application has been received. If no current member comes forth with a reason why the applicant should not be approved as a member, he/she will be approved for membership.  Heather Akpan, District II, Assistant County Manager, Alachua County, Full Member; John Bohde, District VIII, Deputy County Manager, Polk County, Full Member;  Manny…

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Oct252024

October 2024 President’s Message

I know many of you are still recovering from the hurricanes that recently impacted our great state. While this is a stressful time for all of us, it also highlights our coming together and the resiliency of the communities we serve. Furthermore, it brings to the forefront the never-ending spirit of excellence and commitment that…

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Congratulations to 2024 ICMA Awards Recipients

Congratulations to Lee Feldman, FCCMA Past President, for receiving the Distinguished Service Award. The Distinguished Service Award honors managers who have had stellar careers and have been retired for at least two years. Lee Feldman’s career spans more than 35 years of service in Florida. Lee was city manager in Fort Lauderdale, Gainesville, Palm Bay,…

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