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Staff ReportsJune 22, 2017

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Amy Zubaly has now gone from interim to permanent executive director of the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA), and the first women to head the organization, according to a Thursday press release. The board of directors in January had tapped Zubaly, then deputy executive director of public affairs and strategic communications, to helm the association while […]

Michael MolineNovember 30, 2016

Barry Moline, the veteran executive director of the Florida Municipal Electric Association, is moving to Sacramento to run California’s version of his organization. “Barry brings leadership and passion for our mission, and we’re confident he will be a strong steward engaging the community, our membership, and the industry stakeholders,” said Michelle Bertolino, president of the […]

Phil AmmannOctober 9, 2016

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Hurricane Matthew swept up the Atlantic Coast this week, leaving widespread flooding, several deaths and more than a million people without power. For his demeanor and handling of emergency preparation, response and evacuations ahead of the historic storm, many are praising Gov. Rick Scott, including the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA), which represents 34 public […]

Jim RosicaSeptember 30, 2016

State Sen. Jack Latvala, his chamber’s next budget chief, Friday said he might file legislation for next year to put municipal utilities under the supervision of the state’s Public Service Commission. “I think you’re going to see a bill dealing with the municipalities that are currently not supervised by anybody above them, in terms of […]

Jim RosicaSeptember 22, 2016

Getting the juice back on after Hurricane Hermine was about the same or faster than similar “power restoration efforts” after storms. That’s the conclusion of a report released this week by the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) on Tallahassee’s response to this month’s Category 1 storm. The FMEA’s survey shows “another Category 1 storm, Hurricane […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 12, 2016

State Rep. Reggie Fullwood is an optimistic man — optimistic enough to run for re-election even with 14 federal felony counts hanging over his head. Fullwood, a Jacksonville Democrat, won his primary. But it turns out federal prosecutors might be a tougher out than Tracie Davis, Lee Brown, or J.R. Gaillot were on the August ballot. **** Fullwood filed a motion […]

Ryan RayNovember 13, 2015

William Peebles’ two-man lobbying shop earned an estimated $310,000 in fees during the third quarter, according to recently submitted compensation reports. Approximately $95,000 came from executive branch lobbying while more than double that amount, $215,000, is estimated to have come from legislative advocacy efforts. The firm’s index of clients include the City of Tampa, which paid an estimated $60,000. Florida […]

Ryan RayAugust 11, 2015

The two-lobbyist governmental relations firm William J. Peebles PA, operated by the firm’s namesake along with John Wayne Smith, reported earning more than $300,000 during the second quarter of 2015, according to recently submitted compensation reports. The boutique shop’s list of clients heavily tilted toward local government clients: nearly all of the Peeble’s 22 legislative and 21 executive […]

Tag: Florida Municipal Electric Association

Personnel note: Amy Zubaly named new head of FMEA

Personnel note: Municipal power director Barry Moline California-bound

Public utilities praise Rick Scott for ‘coordination and cooperation’ during Matthew

Jack Latvala says bill may put PSC over local utilities

City was speedy on power restoration post-Hermine, report says

Feds eviscerate Reggie Fullwood’s motion to dismiss charges

William Peebles’ two-man lobbying shop pulls down $310K in Q3 lobbying fees

Local government specialists at William Peebles’ firm rake in $310K in Q2 lobby fees