COMMISSIONER MICHELLE COLDIRON EARNS CERTIFIED COUNTY COMMISSIONER DESIGNATION

ORLANDO, FL – The Florida Counties Foundation presented Monroe County Commissioner Michelle Coldiron with the Certified County Commissioner designation following completion of a comprehensive study program. Coldiron received the designation during an awards ceremony held at the Florida Association of Counties Annual Conference in June.

This was a great experience to learn more about all the different aspects of county government as well as to meet other elected county commissioners throughout the State of Florida,” said Coldiron.

County commissioners voluntary enroll in the program to enhance their skills relevant to their duties and responsibilities as an elected official. A total of 477 Florida commissioners have received the designation. In the County, she joins Commissioners David Rice and Heather Carruthers, who also have the designation, and Mayor Pro Tem Danny Kolhage, who has a Certified Constitutional Officer designation.

Eric Poole, Executive Director of the Florida Counties Foundation presents Monroe County Commissioner Michelle Coldiron with her Certified County Commissioner designation.

The program provides an overview into the intricacies of county government where commissioners can learn a variety of valuable tools necessary to assist them in their public service every day,” said Florida Counties Foundation Executive Director, Eric Poole. “Those that choose to participate in the program display an exceptional commitment to serving Florida’s counties.”

Coldiron completed the coursework covering ethics and Sunshine Law, county government roles, responsibilities, structure, and authority, financial management, growth management, negotiation skills, economic development, and effective communication.

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Eric Poole, Executive Director of the Florida Counties Foundation presents Monroe County Commissioner Michelle Coldiron with her Certified County Commissioner designation.

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