Local Government Housing Issues in Florida
October 3, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET (Lunch is included.)
Florida Gulf Coast University, 10501 FGCU Boulevard South, Cohen Center Room 201, Fort Myers
ICMA Practice Areas: 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, and 13
Registration Deadline: September 26, 2026
Moderator:
FGCU ICMA Student Chapter Officers
Program Summary:
Employee housing, workforce housing, affordable housing, moderate income housing, low-income housing, mixed-use developments, planned unit developments, single-family homes, apartments, condos, etc. The nomenclature used when discussing the topic of housing in Florida can be confusing when attempting to understand this issue.
The panel for this program will hold an informal discussion on the issues involving housing in their jurisdictions. The discussion will include examples of local initiatives to address housing challenges, compliance with state and federal mandates, responding to economic realities, local political considerations, and the demographics unique to each jurisdiction.
Panelists:
- Terry Atchley, County Manager, Hardee County
- Claire Judd, Assistant County Manager, Charlotte County
- Mike Ilczyszyn, City Manager, Cape Coral
- Michael McNees, City Manager, Marco Island
- Amy Patterson, County Manager, Collier County
- Steve Sarkozy, Village Manager, Village of Estero
This panel represents diversity in terms of urban, rural, city, county, and economics. Attendees will be encouraged to ask questions and offer their own insights on this important issue.
A free parking pass for the day will be provided to all panelists and registered attendees.
Professional Registration – $50 Student Registration – $1
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