The City of Clearwater was presented with their 100-year recognition as a Council-Manager form of government by FCCMA representative, Kimberly Nicholls on May 18, 2023 at their City Commission meeting. City Leaders were so excited and overwhelmed to receive the award, it was tough to get pictures of everyone looking at the camera. Pictured left…
DetailsDear FCCMA Members, I am enthusiastic about re-energizing the Association’s focus on the next generation of talent. I began my career through an unpaid summer internship in the City of DeLand Human Resources Department, which paved the way for my professional journey as I know it. Because of this, I hope to strengthen our profession…
DetailsIn 2022, I became a student member of FCCMA and was honored to receive the B. Harold Farmer award to assist me in lessening the financial burden of tuition, books, and other needs to fulfill my financial obligation towards earning my degree. This opportunity also allowed me to strengthen my professional network throughout the state…
DetailsBy Ratna Okhai, PhD Assistant Professor, School of Public Affairs, University of South Florida 329 Mohave Terrace, Lake Mary, FL 32746 rvokhai@yahoo.com Numerous studies have been undertaken and provided best practices for future hurricane preparedness. This article provides readers with a few of those key points Readers will either learn or be reminded of some…
DetailsOn June 8, 2023, FCCMA Past President Lori LaVerriere presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Village of Tequesta Commission in celebration of their 35th year as a Council-Manager form of government. Left to Right: Council Member Rick Sartory, Council Member Patrick Painter, Council Member Frank D’Ambra, Village Manager Jeremy Allen, Mayor Molly Young,…
DetailsI would like to start off by thanking Past-President Lori LaVerriere for her dedicated service as President this past organizational year. Her leadership and commitment to advancing the goals of the organization have not gone unnoticed. I wish Lori the best in her next phase of service as Past President. Looking ahead to my year…
DetailsFCCMA would like to thank its sponsors and exhibitors for their contributions to the 2023 Annual Conference. The Association appreciates the many years of support. Acentria Public Risk AchieveIt Aetna, A CVS Health Care Company Ajax Building Company, LLC Akamai Ameresco, Inc. American Fidelity American Structurepoint Anser Advisory, LLC AP Global Insurance Services dba World…
DetailsCongratulations to the ICMA Newly-Credentialed Managers! Jeremy Allen, Village Manager, Tequesta Tom Almonte, Assistant County Administrator, Pinellas County Kelvin L. Baker, Deputy City Manager, Miramar Craig Clay, Deputy City Manager, Miami Gardens Jared Cobb, City Manager, Mary Esther Juan Guerra, City Controller, Cape Coral Jesus Merejo, City Manager, Port St. Lucie William Sturgeon, Retired City…
DetailsCongratulations to Richard Kelton for 55 years of service! 55 Years Richard M. Kelton, ICMA-CM 45 Years Howard D. Tipton, ICMA-CM 40 Years Linda Weldon, ICMA-CM 35 Years Susan Boyer, ICMA-CM R. Michael Herr Reid Silverboard Dale S. Sugerman, ICMA-CM, Ph.D. John Wesley White, ICMA-CM Richard A. Williams 30 Years Jill Silverboard, ICMA-CM Donald D.…
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. Cynthia Bowling, District III, Public Administration Certificate, University of Central Florida, Student Member; Maxine Calloway, District V, Assistant City Manager, City of Tamarac, Full Member;…
DetailsHow long have you been an FCCMA member, and why did you join? I have always been aware of the importance of networking. The first time I joined FCCMA was in 2019, when I was a graduate student at the University of Central Florida (UCF). I had a lapse in membership in 2020 during the…
DetailsDear FCCMA Members, I’m writing to you today to express my excitement for our upcoming 2023 Annual Conference. I look forward to seeing you all there and sharing in the many great experiences that this event has to offer. As we prepare for the conference, I want to take a moment to reflect on my…
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