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.

Onboarding Elected Officials – Building Trust Before the First Agenda Packet

November 5, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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

Program Summary:

In this webinar, attendees will hear directly from elected board members as they reflect on the knowledge they wish they had when they first began their board service. Through an interactive panel discussion moderated by a former Manager, participants will gain valuable perspectives and lessons learned.

Moderator:

Lee Feldman, ICMA and FCCMA Past President

Panelists:

  • Burt Saunders, Commissioner, Collier County
  • Ken Doherty, Commissioner, Charlotte County
  • Rachel Kaduk, Councilmember, City of Cape Coral

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Building an Effective Legislative Advocacy Program

January 7, 2027, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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

Program Summary:

Effective legislative advocacy requires more than showing up during the legislative session. It takes preparation, strong relationships, and a coordinated approach to advancing local government priorities. This panel brings together perspectives from state government, county administration, municipal utilities, and city management to explore practical strategies for building and maintaining an effective legislative advocacy program.  Participants will gain insight into identifying priorities, engaging legislators, communicating local impacts, and making their voices heard.

Panelists:

  • Todd Bonlarron, Retired Assistant County Administrator, Palm Beach County and Managing Partner, Capital City Consulting
  • Cindy Clemmons, Manager of Legislative & Regulatory Relations, Lakeland Electric
  • Senator Denise Grimsley, Retired Executive Director, The Development Group
  • T. Michael Stavres, City Manager, Winter Haven

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