How 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…
As 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…
As 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.
As 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…
As 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…
As part of the FCCMA Professional Management Matters initiative, the City of Port Orange Mayor, Current Council Members, and City Manager were recognized by Senior Advisor Ken Parker for 55 years of the Council-Manager form of government. Pictured left to right: Senior Advisor Ken Parker and Mayor Scott Stiltner.
As part of the FCCMA Professional Management Matters initiative, the City of Palm Coast Mayor, Vice Mayor, Current Council Members, and City Manager were recognized by Senior Advisor Emeritus Richard Kelton for 25 years of the Council-Manager form of government. Top row, left to right: Council Member Ty Miller, Vice Mayor Theresa Pontieri, Mayor Mike…
How long have you been an FCCMA member and why did you join? I submitted my FCCMA membership application on October 30. I wanted to join FCCMA for professional advancement, networking opportunities, and to better learn how city managers and county administrators effectively handle their responsibilities – juggling many abstractions and being able to deliver…
