By Claire Jubb, Assistant County Administrator, Charlotte County In your roles, floodplain management probably does not bubble to the top of your list, but it may be something that you want to be more aware of, especially in the coming months as there are significant changes that will impact your citizens. Firstly though, what is…
DetailsThe Board recently revisited our strategic plan and affirmed FCCMA’s mission “to support practitioners of local government and the cities/counties they serve in Florida through innovation, best practices and a strong code of ethics.” Our core principles were identified as: Local government excellence is best supported through the advancement of professional management; Ethics is the…
DetailsBy: Mike Grebosz, Assistant City Manager for DeLand, FL In 2020, many activities of daily life were disrupted due to the pandemic. In many jurisdictions, special events were cancelled, postponed or flat out banned from taking place. While flipping the off switch for special events might have been fairly easy to implement, the challenge that…
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. Ashley Bernal, District VII, Management Analyst, Town of Belleair, Affiliate Member; Amber Cabrera, District V, Master of Public Administration, Lynn University, Student Member; Elizabeth…
DetailsHorace’s Incoming Speech at the Annual Business Meeting on June 4, 2021 My appreciation to Shannon Lewis for administering the Oath of Office. For those who are not familiar, Shannon served as president immediately prior to Micah during the onset of Covid, when many of us were looking for models for service delivery during the…
DetailsCongratulations to the ICMA Newly-Credentialed Managers! Samantha Abell, City Manager, Gulf Breeze Frank Babinec, City Manager, Coral Springs R. Scott Blankenship, City Manager, Umatilla Jennifer Bramley, City Manager, Dunedin Rodd Hale, Assistant City Manager, New Port Richey Ramiro Inguanzo, Deputy Village Manager, Bal Harbour Michael “Jake” Johansson, Former City Manager, Port Orange Faye Johnson, City…
DetailsCongratulations to Bud Parmer and Gene Strickland for 55 years of service! 45 Years Michael J. Wright 40 Years Bruce T. Haddock Rex Taylor 35 Years Robert Baldwin James DiPietro Edwin “Buz” Eddy Lee R. Feldman Barbara Lipscomb James P. McKnight Bernard J. Murphy Jr. Gail F. Nelson Frank Roberts Wayne Saunders Jack M. Schluckebier,…
DetailsFCCMA would like to thank its sponsors and exhibitors for their contributions to the 2021 Annual Conference. The Association appreciates the many years of support. ABM Acentria Public Risk Aclarian, LLC ADA Site Compliance Ad-Vance Talent Solutions AECOM Technical Services Ajax Building Company Alternative Claims Management American Public University American Structurepoint ArchiveSocial AshBritt, Inc. Asphalt…
DetailsHow long have you been a FCCMA member and why did you join? I have been a member of FCCMA since 2017. I joined when I was awarded the Raymond C. Sittig Scholarship in my senior year of my undergraduate studies at Nova Southeastern University. Are you an ICMA member, why did you join, and…
DetailsOn May 19, 2021, FCCMA District V Director Sharon Ragoonan presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the West Miami Commission and City Manager Yolanda Aguilar in celebration of their 40th year as a Commissioner-Manager form of government. Pictured left to right: Commissioner Luciano Suarez, Commissioner Candida Blanca, Vice Mayor Eric Diaz-Padron, FCCMA District V Director…
DetailsOn Tuesday, June 22nd the City of Indian Harbour Beach was recognized by the Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA) for its 45-Year Anniversary of the Council/Commission-Manager form of government. This anniversary occurred in 2020; however, due to COVID-19 this recognition was delayed. Shannon Lewis, City Manager of Melbourne, past-President of FCCMA, presented the…
DetailsOn May 25, 2021, FCCMA Member Sarah Hannah-Spurlock presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the North Lauderdale Commission and City Manager Ambreen Bhatty in celebration of their 40th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. Pictured left to right in the front row: City Manager Ambreen Bhatty and Fort Lauderdale Nightime Economy Manager Sarah Hannah-Spurlock.…
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