The next webinars are below. For an archive of past webinars, please click here.
Town Hall with CFO Patronis
September 23, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. (EST)
The office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Florida is perhaps one of the most important yet least known offices of state government. Leading this Department is CFO Jimmy Patronis, a Florida native, businessman, and former member of the Florida House of Representatives. CFO Patronis has been an outspoken advocate for Florida consumers, particularly in the aftermath of major disasters, like Hurricane Michael and more recent disruptive events like COVID-19. Please join us for this town hall meeting with CFO Patronis to hear all that his office is doing on financial transparency, disaster recovery, consumer protection and much more.
Community Policing with FSA
September 30, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. (EST)
Tensions between the police force and the communities they serve are at an all time high across the nation. However, by promoting positive engagement between public safety officers and citizens, communities can learn to achieve harmony. Join FAC Program Partner, the Florida Sheriffs Association, in a discussion lead by the chair and vice-chair of the FAC Urban Caucus, Commissioner Janet Long and Mayor Jerry Demings, regarding community-oriented policing techniques that will not only improve the public perception of police but also lead to a safer community overall.
Media in a Virtual World
October 7, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. (EST)
Even before the coronavirus pandemic, counties and their leaders were turning toward digital communication strategies to relay information to the community. Now, as the coronavirus pandemic has forced everything online, counties will need to further rely on this approach to ensure the community receives the necessary information.