Congratulations to the FLC Home Rule Heroes

Each year, the Florida League of Cities (FLC) recognizes local government officials who consistently respond to the League’s request to reach out to members of the Legislature and help give a local perspective to an issue. The League presents these individuals with the Home Town Hero Award. This year the FLC recognized Lee Feldman, Fort…

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FCCMA Membership Directory

After much discussion at the FCCMA Board of Directors’ August meeting, the Board decided that FCCMA will not print a membership directory this program year. The Board felt that every year when the directory is sent to the membership it is already out of date. FCCMA offers an online directory which can be found at: …

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CPBB 2014 “New Wave” of Local Government Annual Conference

The Center for Priority Based Budgeting (CPBB)  2014 “New Wave” of Local Government Annual Conference will be held in Denver, CO August 5-7 at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel.  CPBB is offering a 10% discount registration rate for FCCMA members! The CPBB conferences are much, much more than a showcase of leading concepts of fiscal health and…

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SAVE THE DATE! FCCMA Dinner at the ICMA Conference

FCCMA will hold its annual dinner at the ICMA Annual Conference in Charlotte at Fitzgerald’s Irish Pub, 201 East 5th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 on Monday, September 15.  Dinner is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Dinner will include salad, choice of four entrées and a choice of two desserts. Soda, tea and water are included in…

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Roger Reinke, Assistant City Manager, Naples

Roger Reinke serves as the District VI Director on the FCCMA Board of Directors. How long have you been a FCCMA member? Six years.  I became a member when I transitioned from a career in municipal law enforcement to professional city management. Are you an ICMA member and if so, how long? I have been…

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2014 Florida Ethics Conference and Attorney General’s Sunshine Summit

Save the Date to attend the 2014 Florida Ethics Conference and Attorney General’s Sunshine Summit on September 24-26, 2014 at the Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando. Hotel accommodations are available now. The room rate is $119 per night. Call 1-(866) 996-6338. A full conference agenda and registration will be available on June 30, 2014. Presenters…

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Conference Wrap Up

by Lynn Tipton The FCCMA Annual Conference was held May 28-31, 2014 at the Orlando Hilton. More than 200 people attended the conference.  The theme was “Building Trust and Confidence in Local Government.” Thursday’s Opening General Session began with a welcome from President Russ Blackburn followed by the presentation of colors by the Kissimmee Honor…

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FCCMA President Jill Silverboard

How long have you been a FCCMA member?          21 Years Are you an ICMA member and if so, how long?      27 Years Please describe your areas of formal/advanced education. BS – Political Science from Lenoir-Rhyne University and an MPA from Western Carolina University What got you interested in public service? An internship during college with…

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FCCMA Member Bob Barcinski

On June 3rd at the Delray Beach City Commission Meeting, District IV Board Member George Brown presented Bob Barcinski a resolution thanking him for his service to the Association. Bob will retire June 16. Below is the resolution that was presented to him: A RESOLUTION HONORING ROBERT A. (BOB) BARCINSKI FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE…

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2014 Exhibitors and Sponsors at the Annual Conference

The Florida City and County Management Association would like to thank the following exhibitors and sponsors for their participation in the 2014 Annual Conference at the Orlando Hilton. The Association appreciates the many years of support  and your part in making it a good experience for all of the members. Adobe • Ajax Building Corporation • AMEC • Ameresco • American Fidelity Assurance…

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Years of Service to FCCMA Awards

The following people were recognized at the Awards Luncheon at the Annual Conference on Friday, May 30, 2014 for their years of service to the Association. 5 Years Jack Brown • Mark Brown • Charles T. Chapman • Alexander Diaz • Joshua Fruecht • Richard J. Hoon • Alphonso Jefferson • Carole Jones • Shington Lamy • Ryan Leavengood • Mark LeCouris • Lee Leffingwell • Cynthia Lindskoog • Joseph Lo Bello • Allyson C. Love • Mark C. Mason, CPA • Amanda Millirons • Scott Morgan • Michael Morrow • Fredrick J.…

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FCCMA Presents Annual Awards at Annual Conference

The Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA) presented its awards on Friday, May 30, 2014 at a luncheon in Orlando at the Hilton Orlando.  President Russ Blackburn, city manager of Gainesville, presided over the awards.  Over 220 members were present, many of them with spouses, guests and/or city and county staff for the presentations. This…

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