By Mike McNees, City Manager, City of Marco Island 50 Bald Eagle Drive Marco Island, FL 34145 mmcnees@cityofmarcoisland.com I recently had conversations with two residents who had become quite agitated for different reasons, but both based on intentionally propagated misinformation. The other commonality was how those conversations ended; The first said “it’s just so hard to know…
DetailsOn November 10, 2020, FCCMA District VII Director Matt Spoor presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the City of Indian Rocks Beach Commission and City Manager Gregg Mimms in celebration of their 50th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. Left to Right: Commissioner Edward Hoofnagle, Vice Mayor Phil Hanna, Commissioner Diane Flagg, Mayor Joanne…
DetailsHow long have you been a FCCMA member and why did you join? I have been a member of FCCMA for just over five years. I joined initially as an affiliate for professional development and networking, and to further explore my interest in public administration. Are you an ICMA member, why did you join, and…
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. Christopher Edwards, District II, Director of CRA and Economic Development, City of New Smyrna Beach, Affiliate Member; Gabriella Gonzalez, District VII, Master of Public…
DetailsWell, we have done it. We have hit the 42.67% mark of the program year. You may be asking why 42% is so significant, but honestly, in a year of unique challenges and opportunities, I just thought that this was a chance to celebrate the often-overlooked 42.67% milestone. To recap what I am calling “the…
DetailsOn October 6, 2020, FCCMA member Matthew Campbell presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the City of New Port Richey Council and City Manager Debbie Manns in celebration of their 55th year as a Council-Manager form of government. Left to Right: Kenneth City Town Manager Matthew Campbell, Councilman Chopper Davis, City Manager Debbie L. Manns,…
DetailsBy Casey Lucius, Assistant to the City Manager, City of Marco Island 50 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island, FL 34145, clucius@cityofmarcoisland.com What does it mean to be a team? How can a finance director, a public works director, a police chief, a city clerk, and five or six other experienced, smart, and talented professionals work together to…
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. Tom Almonte, District VII, Assistant County Administrator, Pinellas County, Full Member; Rodd Hale, District VII, Assistant City Manager, City of New Port Richey, Full…
DetailsHow long have you been a FCCMA member and why did you join? I became a member of FCCMA following my appointment as the Fernandina Beach City Manager in December, 2015. Are you an ICMA member, why did you join, and how long have you been a member? I have been a full member of…
DetailsSeptember has been an exciting month for FCCMA. I would like to thank all of you who participated in our Professional Development and Winter Institute Survey. Your feedback is incredibly helpful as we make decisions regarding our events and trainings. FCCMA always offers ethics training at the annual conference. Though we could not hold the…
Details“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” Carl Schwing joined FCCMA in 1998 when he was City Manager of St. Pete Beach. He also served as the Assistant City Manager of Cape Coral from 2005 to 2011 and City Manager of Bonita…
DetailsCongratulations to Dr. Philip C. Harris, District Recovery Manager, Broward County Public Schools. He has been award honorary membership in ICMA. This membership is awarded to an individual outside of the profession of local government management because of his or her distinguished public service and contributions to the improvement and strengthening of local government. Dr.…
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