How long have you been a FCCMA member and why did you join? It was January 2019 as a full member. Are you an ICMA member, why did you join, and how long have you been a member? Yes, I joined ICMA because I wanted to be part of the changing face of local government.…
Recent events have challenged local governments, with debates over public health, racial equity and policing raise important issues, including questions about the distribution of power and decision-making responsibility. The National Civic League is looking for volunteers to assist in efforts to review, revise and update the Model City Charter to ensure that the document best…
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 invoiced for dues. Austen Colon, District IV, Master of Public Administration, Florida Gulf Coast University, Student Member; Kevin Crowder, District V, President, BusinessFlare Academy, Affiliate Member; Florida…
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced $150 million is now available to local governments through the Rebuild Florida Mitigation General Infrastructure Program. The Rebuild Florida Mitigation General Infrastructure Program is designed to provide funding opportunities for local governments and state agencies to develop large-scale mitigation activities that allow Florida communities to be more…
Don’t miss out on Alliance for Innovation’s TLG 2020 Virtual Conference (starting July 28!) The Alliance for Innovation’s annual TLG conference is just around the corner (July 28-30)!! Check out the sampling of TLG Experience sessions that will address how Local Government has pivoted in response to COVID-19 www.transformgov.org/tlg2020/covid-19 When registering, don’t forget to enter…
Ralph “Bud” Bentley passed away at home on June 10, 2020 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Bud was an ICMA and FCCMA member until his retirement in 2019, and had served in several cities in Florida including West Palm Beach and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. In light of the pandemic, the family does not want to…
