FCCMA Webinars

FCCMA offers webinars to both members and non-members through the Florida League of Cities and the Professional Development Committee.

All webinars are held on the first Thursday from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Eastern Time. Topics and speakers will be posted as soon as they are confirmed. All webinars are free.

To access previous webinars click here.

Emergency Management for Senior Officials

April 3, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

ICMA Practice Areas: 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13 and 14

Program Summary:

One of local government management’s most sacred duties is to provide for the general welfare of their communities. This is no different in the State of Florida.

As leaders of their communities, FCCMA members are uniquely positioned to unite the various community stakeholders to better prepare for, respond to, and recover from various emergencies.

This panel discussion will bring together local government members, emergency management, and public works communities to discuss stakeholder engagement, building/funding resilient communities, public information/communications, and workforce development.

Speakers:

  • Bart Diebold, City Manager, City of Pinellas Park
  • Billie Ingram, Assistant Public Works Director, City of Largo
  • Cathie Perkins, Emergency Management Director, Pinellas County

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Electric Vehicles: The Pros and Cons You Should Know Before Making the Leap

May 1, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

ICMA Practice Areas: 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12

Program Summary:

Join us for an insightful hour-long webinar featuring the Pinellas County Fleet Director, Pinellas County Sr. Departmental Administrative Manager, and UF faculty as they discuss the critical transition of public fleets from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles (EVs).

The Pinellas County Fleet Director and Sr. Departmental Administrative Manager share their experience transitioning a large public fleet to EVs and discuss the challenges, logistics of fleet management, and the essential infrastructure required for the transition. Gain valuable insights into vehicle selection, costs, charging networks, maintenance considerations, and more.

This webinar is ideal for public fleet managers, administrators, and anyone interested in the future of sustainable transportation. Don’t miss this chance to learn practical strategies, overcome challenges, and understand the steps in successfully transitioning a public fleet to electric vehicles.

Register today to reserve your spot and take a step toward a cleaner, greener future for public transportation!

Speakers:

  • Jp Gellermann, UF/IFAS Extension Director, Pinellas County
  • Don Moore, Fleet Division Manager Pinellas County
  • John Neal, Senior Departmental Administrative Manager, Pinellas County

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