August 2024 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 approved for membership. Charles Anderson, District VII, City Manager, City of Treasure Island, Full Member; Kevin Cowper, District II, City Manager, City of New Smyrna Beach, Full Member;…

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In Memoriam: Merrett R. Stierheim “Mr. Manager”

Known affectionately as Mr. Manager, Merrett Stierheim served in local government across six decades. His death was announced July 8, 2024 (obituary) at age 90, and a celebration of life will be held September 25 in Miami. To FCCMA, he was our longest living past president, having served 1974-75 with several years on the Association’s Board…

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July 2024 President’s Message

As most of you are already aware and, I hope, registered for, the 2024 ICMA Annual Conference will be held in Pittsburgh, PA, September 21-25. The Conference will provide many opportunities for local government professionals from around the world to connect and learn from their peers. I understand that this year’s Annual Conference will have…

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In Memoriam of Michael Booker

Michael Booker passed away on July 14, 2024 after a battle with cancer. He served the City of Daytona Beach Shores until his retirement in 2020. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Shores Community Center, 3000 Bellemead Drive, Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118. Click…

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July 2024 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 approved for membership. John Bartus, District VI, City Administrator, City of Key Colony Beach, Full Member; Amielee Farrell, District VII, Budget Director, Pasco County, Full Member; Zain Husain,…

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2024 Sponsors and Exhibitors

FCCMA would like to thank its sponsors and exhibitors for their contributions to the 2024 Annual Conference. The Association appreciates the many years of support. Acentria Public Risk AchieveIt Aclarian, LLC Advanced Green Technologies AECOM Aetna, A CVS Health Company Ajax Building Company, LLC Ameresco American Fidelity American Structurepoint AngioScreen Anser Advisory (part of Accenture)…

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Local Government Workforce: Benefits of Mental Health Programs

By Stephanee Phillips, CHES, Wellness Coordinator, Charlotte County “Imagine a workplace where employees step through the doors with a shared commitment: to meet not only organizational objectives but also each other’s needs. This paradigm shift in perception and practice lays the foundation for an empowered, innovative, and harmonious workforce – a workforce that thrives, evolves,…

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In Memoriam of Gene Miller

Gene Miller passed away on June 4, 2024 after a life-long battle with Type 1 Diabetes. He was born on November 30, 1935 in Blue Rapids, Kansas. He received his undergraduate degree from Kansas State University and his Master’s in Public Administration from Kansas University. A true public servant, Gene’s career as a city manager…

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Meet Meridy Semones, Assistant City Manager, Largo

How long have you been an FCCMA member, and why did you join? I became an FCCMA student member in 2007 when I relocated to Florida in grad school. When I started at the City of Largo in 2008 as a Management Analyst, I became a regular member. I joined initially for networking and learning…

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June 2024 President’s Message

Presidential Address at the FCCMA Annual Conference It is indeed an honor to be standing before you today. I am humbled, and I am truly grateful for this opportunity. As some of you are aware, I began my local government employment as a janitor at the City of Jacksonville, NC’s Police Department not too long…

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2024 Years of Service to FCCMA Awards

Congratulations to Craig Hunter, Daniel Kleman and Anthony Shoemaker for 50 years of service! 50 years Craig Hunter Daniel Kleman, Senior Advisor, Florida City and County Management Association Anthony Shoemaker 45 years Robert LaSala John Litton Frederick Nutt 40 years John Drago Joseph Gallegos Robert  Lee, MPA Coordinator/Associate Professor, Florida Gulf Coast University Kenneth Parker,…

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May 2024 President’s Message

Dear FCCMA Members, The Program Year 23-24 has been an amazing year filled with some great achievements that I would like to highlight. But before I do, I want to first thank everyone here, you all are the professionals who served the organization in capacities such as Board members, committee members, subcommittee members, and task…

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