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: David Allen, District VII, Assistant County Administrator, Pasco County, Full Member; Stefanie Anderson, District VII, Fiscal Services Manager, Pasco County, Affiliate Member; Sammie Brown,…
DetailsOn 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.
DetailsI would like to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU! Foremost, THANK YOU to the FCCMA staff for your tireless work in making this a productive and successful program year. The enormity of the scope of work you do behind the scenes to make this Association a success is very commendable. THANK YOU to…
DetailsDr. 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…
DetailsHow 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…
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: Audrey Ables, District VII, Assistant to the County Administrator, Pinellas County, Affiliate Member; Richard Berrios, District IV, City Attorney, City of Port St. Lucie,…
DetailsI’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…
DetailsHow 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…
DetailsClaire 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…
DetailsThe following membership application has been received. If no current member comes forth with a reason why the applicant should not be approved as a member, he/she will be approved for membership: Azita Behmardi, District V, Assistant City Manager, City of Wilton Manors, Full Member; Robin Fenwick, District II, Assistant City Manager, City of Port…
DetailsCongratulations to the City of Wauchula, the FCCMA 2025 Photo Contest Winner. This photo will be featured on the cover of the 2025-2026 Membership Directory. By Katie Wheeler, Communications Coordinator, City of Wauchula The winning image is an awe-inspiring aerial view of one of the boardwalks in Peace River Park. Photographer 863Aerials said, “This photo…
DetailsRay Liggins P.E., Village Manager, Village of Royal Palm Beach Florida’s environment provides the foundation for this state’s quality of life and is the cornerstone of its economy. Tourism officials market Florida’s distinctive lifestyle, and economic development leaders promote it to attract new business. Residents enjoy the many benefits this lifestyle offers. Recently, Florida’s population…
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