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.

Building Trust with Good Communications

July 9, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

ICMA Practice Areas: 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 14 

Program Summary:

Community trust is built (or lost) every day. And it’s reinforced (or lost) when things aren’t smooth sailing. How do you build citizen understanding of government and its role in their lives? How do you use tools to get them timely info when it really matters?

The City of North Port conducted a survey and learned its community didn’t feel heard and wanted to better understand how government works. They have spent the last six months changing their outreach and engagement practices with a goal of building trust, transparency, and accountability – and it’s working. Learn about their strategy, including the communication channels used, from Communications Manager/PIO Jason Bartolone and Marketing & Engagement Manager Katya Sutherland.

Pinellas County’s Public Participation and Engagement Coordinator, Cory Brandt, worked for the U.S. Government, the United Nations, and private entities overseas as a public engagement and communications expert. He will speak on strategies to build credibility and trust, including engaging early, leveraging third-party advocates and influencers, getting the facts straight, being clear about success and opportunities for improvement, and staying the course when you take a reputational hit. This is a great opportunity to hear about local communications from an international perspective.

Speakers:

  • Jason Bartolone, Communications Manager/PIO, City of North Port
  • Cory Brandt, Public Participation and Engagement Coordinator, Pinellas County
  • Katya Sutherland, Marketing & Engagement Manager, City of North Port

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The Governance Edge: Strategic Insights for Municipal Charter Revisions

August 6, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

ICMA Practice Areas: 2, 6, 8, 9 and 14

Program Summary:

This webinar offers a comprehensive overview of municipal charter revision, focusing on establishing and guiding revision committees, managing the process effectively, and overcoming common challenges. It highlights the importance of community engagement and provides practical strategies and resources to ensure transparent, inclusive, and successful charter updates.

Objectives:

  1. Understand the key steps and milestones in the charter revision process
  2. Guide managers in forming and managing effective revision committees
  3. Identify best practices and common challenges in revisions
  4. Explore resources to support revision efforts
  5. Implement strategies for successful updates
  6. Foster community participation and transparent communication

Speakers:

  • Chevelle Hall, MMC, Village Clerk, Village of Wellington
  • Edward Pidermann, Town Manager Town of Miami Lakes
  • Glen Torcivia, Shareholder, Torcivia, Donlon, Goddeau & Rubin, P.A.

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