Yearly Archives: 2026

How long have you been an FCCMA member and why did you join? Seven years. I retired and then returned. I believe in the organization and the benefits.  Are you an ICMA member? Why did you join, and how long have you been a member? Yes, seven years; I believe in the organization and the…

The City of Altamonte Springs launched a landmark partnership with TSG Transportation Advisors (TSG Advisors) to establish a new Center of Excellence (COE) through the Altamonte Global Innovation Lab (AGīL). The COE will help international companies understand, navigate, and achieve the policy and regulatory compliance necessary to participate in the U.S. marketplace — the only…

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: Amanda Brown, District II, City Manager, City of Waldo, Full Member; Michael Helfrich, District VII, City Manager, City of Madeira Beach, Full Member; Jennifer…

As I progressed through the planning stages of assuming the role of President, I was asked a simple question: “What will be your walk-up song, Terry?” Wow, this prompted me to pause and reflect as I prepared to embark on this journey with such an amazing organization. So, this is where I landed. A walk-up…

By Mr. Kelvin L. Baker, Sr. – ICMA-CM, Deputy City Manager, City of Miramar MIRAMAR, Fla. — Local governments are balancing rising service demands with constrained revenues. In response, the City of Miramar launched the Comprehensive Assessment of Revenues and Expenses (C.A.R.E.) Program in 2018 – a structured, 10-point, data-driven framework to improve financial performance…