Hello FCCMA Members: Registration for the FCCMA Annual Conference is now open. I hope you all plan to attend. We are all facing the challenge of finding and retaining good talent. Our Speed Networking session will allow organizations seeking quality candidates to connect with those seeking new opportunities. The casual environment makes it easy to…
DetailsBy Claire Jubb, Assistant County Administrator, Charlotte County Disasters, both large and small, can result in the need to facilitate housing for residents who may have been displaced. This is not easy to navigate, especially when you are in the midst of recovery and there are many competing priorities. If the Natural Emergencies legislation proposed…
DetailsBriefly share your background. I am an ICMA Credentialed Manager with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida, a Master’s in Public Administration from Florida State, and 29 years experience in local governance. I have a unique non-linear career path that includes time in conflict zones with ICMA-International (Iraq) and the Department of State…
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. Dennis Barron, District II, Director of Public Works, City of Jacksonville Beach, Full Member; Sherry Burroughs, District VI, Master of Public Administration, Florida Gulf…
DetailsBy Mike McNees, City Manager, Marco Island “The FCCMA Podcast” series has revealed a virtual treasure trove of individual nuggets of insight, history, wisdom, and hard-earned experience in our field. Moderator Steve Vancore has reached into the collective experience of nearly 100 professionals (as of this writing) and documented what amounts to an amazing oral…
DetailsThe winning entry for the 2023 Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA) Photo Contest was submitted by the City of Panama City Beach. The city turned their entry into a contest, asking residents and visitors to submit a photo which best depicts life in Panama City Beach. They received 50 entries, with the winning…
DetailsHow long have you been an FCCMA member and why did you join? I have been a member since 2018. Are you an ICMA member? Why did you join, and how long have you been a member? Yes, since 2018. I have been in public service for over 30 years and in the past several…
DetailsOn March 7, 2023, FCCMA Member John Coffey presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Kissimmee Commission in celebration of their 100th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. Left to right include: Vice-Mayor Olga Castano; Indian Harbour Beach City Manager John W. Coffey, ICMA-CM; Mayor Olga Gonzalez; Commissioner Janette Martinez; Mayor Pro-Tem Angela Eady;…
DetailsHello FCCMA Members: I’m thrilled to announce our registration is open for the FCCMA 2023 Annual Conference in Orlando this summer. The conference will be held May 31 – June 3, at the Hyatt Grand Cypress. Please register by May 12, 2023, to take advantage of the early bird registration rate. We have some outstanding…
DetailsOn March 1, 2023, FCCMA Member Sarah Hannah-Spurlock presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Coral Springs Commission in celebration of their 50th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. Left to right: Commissioner Josh Simmons, Vice Mayor Shawn Cerra, Coral Springs City Manager Frank Babinec, Fort Lauderdale Nighttime Economy Manager Sarah Hannah-Spurlock and Mayor…
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. Scott Benton, District VIII, Veterans in Local Government Fellowship, Student Member; Tom Carrino, District VIII, City Manager, City of Eustis, Full Member; Michael Disher,…
DetailsLester Bernard Baird, Sr. age 78, of Cape Coral, Florida passed away at his home on February 7, 2023 surrounded by his loving wife and family. Lester has been a FCCMA member since 1985. During his career, he served as manager in Eureka, MO and several cities in Florida including Ocean Ridge, Belle Glade, South…
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