By Ratna Okhai, PhD Assistant Professor, School of Public Affairs, University of South Florida 329 Mohave Terrace, Lake Mary, FL 32746 [email protected] Numerous studies have been undertaken and provided best practices for future hurricane preparedness. This article provides readers with a few of those key points Readers will either learn or be reminded of some…
On June 8, 2023, FCCMA Past President Lori LaVerriere presented the ICMA Recognition Award to the Village of Tequesta Commission in celebration of their 35th year as a Council-Manager form of government. Left to Right: Council Member Rick Sartory, Council Member Patrick Painter, Council Member Frank D’Ambra, Village Manager Jeremy Allen, Mayor Molly Young,…
I would like to start off by thanking Past-President Lori LaVerriere for her dedicated service as President this past organizational year. Her leadership and commitment to advancing the goals of the organization have not gone unnoticed. I wish Lori the best in her next phase of service as Past President. Looking ahead to my year…
FCCMA would like to thank its sponsors and exhibitors for their contributions to the 2023 Annual Conference. The Association appreciates the many years of support. Acentria Public Risk AchieveIt Aetna, A CVS Health Care Company Ajax Building Company, LLC Akamai Ameresco, Inc. American Fidelity American Structurepoint Anser Advisory, LLC AP Global Insurance Services dba World…
Congratulations to the ICMA Newly-Credentialed Managers! Jeremy Allen, Village Manager, Tequesta Tom Almonte, Assistant County Administrator, Pinellas County Kelvin L. Baker, Deputy City Manager, Miramar Craig Clay, Deputy City Manager, Miami Gardens Jared Cobb, City Manager, Mary Esther Juan Guerra, City Controller, Cape Coral Jesus Merejo, City Manager, Port St. Lucie William Sturgeon, Retired City…
Congratulations to Richard Kelton for 55 years of service! 55 Years Richard M. Kelton, ICMA-CM 45 Years Howard D. Tipton, ICMA-CM 40 Years Linda Weldon, ICMA-CM 35 Years Susan Boyer, ICMA-CM R. Michael Herr Reid Silverboard Dale S. Sugerman, ICMA-CM, Ph.D. John Wesley White, ICMA-CM Richard A. Williams 30 Years Jill Silverboard, ICMA-CM Donald D.…
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 approved for membership. Cynthia Bowling, District III, Public Administration Certificate, University of Central Florida, Student Member; Maxine Calloway, District V, Assistant City Manager, City of Tamarac, Full Member;…
How long have you been an FCCMA member, and why did you join? I have always been aware of the importance of networking. The first time I joined FCCMA was in 2019, when I was a graduate student at the University of Central Florida (UCF). I had a lapse in membership in 2020 during the…
