Judith (Judie) Ann Zimomra
City Manager, City of Sanibel
District VI Director
How long have you been a FCCMA member?
Since starting Florida employment in 2001; 11 years ago.
Are you an ICMA member and if so, how long?
30+ years.
Please describe your areas of formal/advanced education.
BA Kent State University
MPA – Finance & Urban Studies, Ohio State University
Juris Doctorate – Emphasis on Public Sector & Taxation Law, Capital University
Alumnus – Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government Program for Senior State and Local Officials
What got you interested in public service?
The opportunity to influence the quality of life for my community’s citizens.
What is your current occupation?
City Manager of Sanibel, FL
Please give a brief job description.
Manage the City.
Please describe your typical day.
There is no typical day.
What is your favorite part of the job?
I love it all.
What is your least favorite part of the job?
I love it all.
What is your most memorable experience on the job?
Every time you know you make a difference.
What are hobbies/interests?
Birding, biking, kayaking and travel.
If you could give one piece of advice to young people interested in a career in public service, what would it be?
To intern.
Who were your mentors and how have you passed this information down to other young public administrators?
The City Managers I have interned for have been my mentors. I have taught Public Administration courses at the Graduate and Undergraduate level as an adjunct professor and provide internships whenever possible. I have served as advisor to several graduate students completing their thesis.
Have you always been in the public sector or have you had experience in the private sector?
I find this rhetoric contributes to the friction between segments of the economy, especially at a time when we should all be working collectively rather than placing labels on persons or professions.
What career would you pick if you were to pick another?
I would not select another career.
