The 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 approved for membership: Sammie Brown, District IV, Bachelor of Business Administration, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Student Member; Dr. Latronda Hayes, District IV, Assistant to the City Manager,…
On May 20, 2025, FCCMA Member Sarah Hannah-Spurlock presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the City of Fort Lauderdale Commission in celebration of their 100th year as a Commission-Manager form of government. Pictured Left to Right: City Manager Rickelle Williams, Commissioner Pamela Beasley-Pittman, Sarah Hannah-Spurlock, Mayor Dean Trantalis, Commissioner Steven Glassman, and Commissioner Ben Sorensen.
Dr. Keith A. Clinkscale, Director of Strategic Planning and Performance Management, Palm Beach County, and Dr. Addie Javed, Director of Public Works and Floodplain Administrator, Indian River County When we think about transforming our organizations, especially in local government, we often turn to strategic plans, performance metrics, and new technologies. But after years of leading…
How long have you been an FCCMA member, and why did you join? I recently re-joined a few months ago, but was previously a student member while attending the University of Central Florida. Are you an ICMA member? Why did you join, and how long have you been a member? Yes. I am a…
The 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 approved for membership: Audrey Ables, District VII, Assistant to the County Administrator, Pinellas County, Affiliate Member; Richard Berrios, District IV, City Attorney, City of Port St. Lucie,…
I’m excited about our upcoming FCCMA Annual Conference. This year’s conference will be held at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, from May 28th to May 31st. Our dedicated conference committee has been working hard to finalize the sessions, and it’s shaping up to be an amazing event. Click here for the conference agenda. Some…
How long have you been an FCCMA member, and why did you join? I was a student member for several years back in the early 2000s. I recently joined as a Full Member in January 2025 after being promoted to Deputy County Manager in August 2024. I joined FCCMA to increase my knowledge as a…
Claire Jubb, Assistant County Administrator, Charlotte County For years, employee evaluations in local government have primarily measured task completion, efficiency, and output. While these factors are important, they do not fully capture what makes a workplace successful. Recognizing the need for a shift, Charlotte County is in the process of rolling out a new evaluation…
