How long have you been an FCCMA member and why did you join? I joined the FCCMA on May 5, 2022, shortly after starting my position with the City of Mascotte on February 1, 2022. Prior to that, I worked as a Township Manager in Michigan, where I was a member of the MME. Are…
DetailsDear FCCMA Members, I hope this message finds you well and that you are enjoying the beautiful Florida weather. As February comes to a close in DeLand and the surrounding communities in Volusia County, it gets busy, and event season kicks into high gear with the Daytona 500, Bike Week and then Spring Break. Getting…
DetailsOn February 6, 2024, FCCMA Member John Coffey presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the City of West Melbourne Council in celebration of their 45th year as a Council-Manager form of government. Pictured Left to Right: Tim Rhode, City Manager; John W. Coffey, ICMA-CM, City of Indian Harbour Beach City Manager; and Pat Bentley, Mayor.…
DetailsBy Dominic Hamilton, CGCIO, Director of Information Technology, City of Indian Harbour Beach Almost every IT Support Specialist fears the dreaded phrase: “I clicked on something, and now my computer is acting weird.” The looming threat of cybersecurity lingers quietly over organizations around the globe. Like a natural disaster, cities can be struck by a…
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 approved for membership. Troy Bell, District II, City Manager, City of Palatka, Full Member; Amy Bland, District VII, Development Services Fiscal Support Director, Pasco County, Affiliate Member; Paul…
DetailsOn December 11, 2023, FCCMA Member Addie Javed presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the City of Winter Haven Commission in celebration of their 100th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. Pictured Left to Right: City Manager T. Michael Stavres, FCCMA Member Addie Javed and Mayor Brad Dantzler.
DetailsOn January 23, 2024, FCCMA Member John Coffey presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the City of Cocoa Council in celebration of their 50th year as a Council-Manager form of government. Pictured Left to Right: Councilmember Matthew Barringer, Councilmember Lorraine Koss, City Attorney Anthony Garganese, Deputy Mayor Lavander Hearn, Mayor Mike Blake, Councilmember Alex Goins,…
DetailsOn December 11, 2023, FCCMA Member Addie Javed presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the City of Wildwood Commission in celebration of their 65th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. Pictured Left to Right: City Manager Jason McHugh and FCCMA Member Addie Javed.
DetailsHow long have you been an FCCMA member and why did you join? I joined FCCMA in 2022. Are you an ICMA member? Why did you join, and how long have you been a member? Yes, I am an ICMA Member, joining in 2002. I started taking online courses and went to my first ICMA…
DetailsFCCMA Members, Elections are now open for even-numbered districts. All eligible members should have received an email from their District Election Committees asking for self-nominations. The deadline to submit your application is January 31st. Elections are also open for the Secretary-Treasurer and two At-Large Director positions for full members with three years of membership. The…
DetailsOn January 17, 2024, FCCMA Member John Coffey presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the City of Satellite Beach Council in celebration of their 50th year as a Council-Manager form of government. Pictured Left to Right: Satellite Beach Mayor Steve Osmer, John W. Coffey, ICMA-CM and Satellite Beach Manager Courtney Barker.
DetailsBy Lisa Kothe, Director, Safety Harbor Public Library In early 2016, Safety Harbor Library staff saw a need for a tool lending library to provide our community access to tools at no cost. We put a call out, requesting quality, working-condition hand or electric tools. The response was overwhelming. We received donations of post hole…
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