Using Virtual Meetings to Enhance Teamwork in Local Government

By Rob Duncan, Managing Director, Imagine That Performance There are various types of meetings these days that are being conducted virtually.  These include traditional public meetings, training, update/status meetings and the like that are not meant to build or foster teamwork. There are also internal department, cross functional and project team meetings. In those meetings,…

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Meet Josh Stefancic, Fire Chief, City of Safety Harbor

How long have you been a FCCMA member and why did you join? I am a new FCCMA member. I joined FCCMA to increase my knowledge with respect to local county/city management, as well as to broaden my understanding of county/city operations. I enjoy being a part of local government and believe in providing high…

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Professional Management Matters: Celebrating Oldmar’s 40th Anniversary

On February 2, 2021, FCCMA District 7 Director Matt Spoor presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Oldsmar Council and City Manager Alan Braithwaite in celebration of their 40th year as a Council-Manager form of government. Left to Right: Safety Harbor City Manager Matt Spoor, Council Member Knapp, Council Member VM Gannon, Oldsmar Assistant City…

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February 2021 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 invoiced for dues. Jennifer Alvarez, District IV, Interim City Manager, City of Delray Beach, Full Member; Jacob Ashby, District VI, Intern, City of Sanibel, Student Member; Walter…

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January 2021 President’s Message

Happy New Year, everyone! I know it seems like folks are more relieved that 2020 is over than looking forward to the possibilities of 2021, but I can tell you that the staff and the board of directors are genuinely excited about the opportunities ahead of us! And, what better way than to start off…

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The Vacation Rental Conundrum

By Casey Lucius, Ph.D., Assistant to the City Manager, City of Marco Island Like many cities in the State of Florida, COVID-19 brought numerous unprecedented challenges for the City of Marco Island.  One challenge that we were not expecting was the swarm of visitors utilizing vacation rental properties and creating a nuisance for many of…

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Meet Jason McHugh, City Manager, City of Wildwood

How long have you been a FCCMA member and why did you join? I joined FCCMA in 2014 because I wanted to be part of a peer group of similar professionals. FCCMA membership offers an opportunity to network and learn from other leaders in local government. Are you an ICMA member, why did you join,…

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January 2021 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 invoiced for dues. Prasad Chittaluru, District III, President & CEO, EPIC Engineering & Consulting Group, LLC, Corporate Member; Mario Diaz, District V, Village Manager, Village of Biscayne…

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December 2020 President’s Message

Happy holidays everyone! It’s a time of lights, trees, menorahs and social distancing – the usual stuff!! However, what may be more important is that we are hurtling towards 2021. We have so many great things coming up, so it’s hard not to get excited. On the heels of an excellent virtual Fall Symposium with record…

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Overcoming Outreach Challenges During a Pandemic

By Emily Lewis, Deputy County Administrator, Charlotte County The 1% local option sales tax is an important revenue stream in Charlotte County and has been consistently approved by our voters since 1994. Over the years, this has generated more than $430 million and funded more than 120 projects. Our program was due to expire on…

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