Don’t miss out on Alliance for Innovation’s TLG 2020 Virtual Conference (starting July 28!) The Alliance for Innovation’s annual TLG conference is just around the corner (July 28-30)!! Check out the sampling of TLG Experience sessions that will address how Local Government has pivoted in response to COVID-19 www.transformgov.org/tlg2020/covid-19 When registering, don’t forget to enter…
DetailsRalph “Bud” Bentley passed away at home on June 10, 2020 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Bud was an ICMA and FCCMA member until his retirement in 2019, and had served in several cities in Florida including West Palm Beach and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. In light of the pandemic, the family does not want to…
DetailsMicah’s Incoming Speech at the Annual Business Meeting on May 29, 2020 Good morning all, Thirty years ago, my dad, Jerry Maxwell, stood on stage and was sworn in as the 44th President of FCCMA. Knowing him, he probably gave an inspiring speech which probably touched the hearts of the whole audience. Fair warning: my…
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, they will be invoiced for dues. Brittany Jumper, District III, Support Services Director/Comptroller, City of Satellite Beach, Full Member; and Ashley “Nicki” Paden, District I, Management Analyst, Leon County, Affiliate…
DetailsHow long have you been a FCCMA member and why did you join? I have been a FCCMA member for nine years. At the time of joining, I worked as a Parks and Recreation Manager with the City of Lake Alfred and was pursuing a M.P.A. at USF. I had a strong desire to advance…
DetailsBy John A. Titkanich, Jr., AICP, ICMA-CM, Innovation and Performance Division Director St. Lucie County The viral pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19) has challenged federal, state and local government’s conventional disaster management; and more specifically, disaster response and recovery. A viral pandemic poses challenges to governments at all levels, and local governments are on the frontlines in…
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. Ken Brush, District VIII, Senior Procurement Analyst, Polk County, Affiliate Member; Casey Lucius, District VI, Assistant to the City Manager, City of Marco Island,…
DetailsLocal government is changing with each coming day. New forces and factors influence our work every day. New challenges present innovation opportunities and with those opportunities we are challenged to adapt, adopt, and progress. So it’s time to get together – to learn from each other and hear stories from across the country. The Transforming…
DetailsHow long have you been a FCCMA member and why did you join? I have been a member of FCCMA since 2017. I joined because I wanted to learn more from others and grow my network. Are you an ICMA member, why did you join, and how long have you been a member? I have…
DetailsFellow FCCMA Members: Thank you for allowing me the honor of serving as President of FCCMA for the 2019-2020 program year. Working alongside dedicated professionals to serve our incredible membership is a privilege I will never forget. I would like to extend a sincere thank you to those who have worked to make FCCMA an…
DetailsBy Reese Goad, City Manager, City of Tallahassee Home is more than where the heart is these days. It is the center of our worlds due to COVID19. Local homes must be structurally and mechanically sound to help keep residents safe. This is partially ensured by inspectors with the City of Tallahassee’s Growth Management department,…
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