The following FCCMA members were recently recognized by the Florida League of Cities with 2015 Home Rule Hero Awards. These local government officials earned this prestigious award for their tireless efforts to help protect the home rule powers of Florida’s cities during the 2015 legislative session.
John Szerlag, City Manager, City of Cape Coral
Lee Garner, City Manager, City of Chattahoochee
Lee Feldman, City Manager, City of Fort Lauderdale
Marvin “Marc” Collins, Assistant City Manager, City of Fort Myers
Mike Beedie, City Manager, City of Fort Walton Beach
Russ Blackburn, City Manager, City of Gainesville
Bill Thrasher, Town Manager, Town of Gulf Stream
George Forbes, City Manager, City of Jacksonville Beach
Terry Atchley, City Manager, City of Wauchula
