It is my honor to serve as your FACM President for the upcoming year.

As we approach our 10 year anniversary in February 2025, FACM has been an association of and for county leaders, created for the purpose of connecting county officials from across the state, advocating on their behalf and fostering excellence in county government.  Collectively, many of our successes have come from the ability to share ideas and information to unify Florida's diverse counties around common interests. 

There will always be a plethora of challenges facing our counties, none of which come with easy solutions.  The changes around us—whether economic, environmental, political, scientific, social, technological, or otherwise—require that we provide sound information and solutions to help our boards set policy and navigate through new and increasingly complex issues that impact our communities.  We turn these challenges into opportunities resulting in successful outcomes as we all strive to deliver exceptional services.

Our association of professionals is a network on which I have become increasingly reliant on and I look forward to partnering with you.  We'll remained focused to bring value to our existing and new members through ongoing collaboration, professional development, and the continuous advancement of effective county administration.

Thanks in advance you for your participation and enthusiasm in FACM, and for your incredible support and advice.

Wishing you a safe and successful 2024-2025, and looking forward to seeing you soon.

Hector Flores, FACM President
Charlotte County Administrator