When FCCMA staff gently reminded me to finish these remarks, the deadline coincided with the ICMA Local Government Re-imagined Conference in Philadelphia. The topic this year? Democracy and the Public Trust. And so, on the eve of our nation’s 250th anniversary, I found myself in Philadelphia—the very cradle of our founding—thinking about each of you.…
DetailsHow long have you been an FCCMA member, and why did you join? I became a member in December 2024. I joined to expand my knowledge of city and county government standards and professionalism while capitalizing on opportunities for valuable networking. Are you an ICMA member? Why did you join, and how long have you…
DetailsThe 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: Lory Irwin, District II, Finance Director, City of Daytona Beach Shores, Affiliate Member; and Don Rosenthal, District II, City Manager, City of Lake City,…
Details45 years Bruce T. Haddock Rex Taylor 40 years Lee Feldman, Senior Advisor, Zencity James McKnight, Retired/Planning Consultant Gail Nelson, Retired Town Manager, Juno Beach Frank Roberts Wayne Saunders Jack Schluckebier 35 years Robert Green, Executive Director, Ridge League of Cities William Hall, Retired Town Manager Wayne Logan 30 years Thomas Brobeil, Retired John Coffey,…
DetailsAs part of the FCCMA Professional Management Matters initiative, the Town of White Springs Mayor, Vice Mayor, Current Council Members, Town Manager, and staff were recognized by Senior Advisor Jim Hanson for 30 years of the Council-Manager form of government. Left to Right: Council Member Robert Gamsby, Town Manager Lee Garner, Mayor Tonja Brown, Council…
DetailsAs part of the FCCMA Professional Management Matters initiative, the City of Oldsmar Mayor, Vice Mayor, Current Council Members, and City Manager were recognized by Pinellas County Assistant County Administrator Matt Spoor for 45 years of the Council-Manager form of government. Left to Right: City Clerk Kristin Garcia, Council Member Sean Swauger, Council Member Cyndi…
DetailsThe 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: Cale Clement, Territory Manager, The Garland Company, Corporate Member; Laura Gambino, District VII, Trainer, Florida Institute of Government, Affiliate Member; Michael Giardino, District IV,…
DetailsHow long have you been an FCCMA member, and why did you join? I’ve been an FCCMA member for about two months. I joined at the start of my first semester in the MPA program at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), when I was beginning to take my career development more seriously. I had already…
DetailsAs we move further into the spring season, FCCMA continues to provide opportunities for connection, learning, and professional growth. On March 27, the FCCMA Nominating Committee convened to interview candidates for the 2026-2027 Board of Directors. The Committee is recommending the City Manager of Jacksonville Beach, Mike Staffopoulos, as President-Elect. Mike currently serves on the…
DetailsAs part of the FCCMA Professional Management Matters initiative, the City of New Smyrna Beach Mayor, Current Commissioners, and City Manager were recognized by FCCMA’s Senior Advisor Ken Parker, for 105 years of the Commission-Manager form of government. Left to Right: City Manager Kevin Cowper and FCCMA Senior Advisor Ken Parker.
DetailsAs part of the FCCMA Professional Management Matters initiative, the Town of Lake Park’s Mayor, Vice Mayor, Current Commissioners, and City Manager were recognized by the Haverhill Town Administrator and FCCMA District IV Director, Tracey Stevens, for 65 years of the Commission-Manager form of government. Back row, left to right: Commissioner Michael O’Rourke, Commissioner John…
DetailsAs part of the FCCMA Professional Management Matters initiative, the Town of Lantana Mayor, Vice Mayor, Vice Mayor Pro Tem, Current Council Members, and City Manager were recognized by the Haverhill Town Administrator and FCCMA District IV Director, Tracey Stevens, for 40 years of the Council-Manager form of government. Back row, left to right: Vice…
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