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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY of MONROE Mayor James K.Scholl,District 3
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern Michelle Lincoln,District 2
Craig Cates,District 1
David Rice,District 4
Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
February 19, 2025
Agenda Item Number: B4
2023-3664
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: District 3
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Katie Atkins
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: BOCC Recognition for Executive Director of Airports Richard
Strickland being named FAA Southern Region Air Carrier Airport Manager of the Year.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
The Federal Aviation Administration recognizes superior achievement by presenting awards in several
aviation categories each year. Executive Director of Airports Richard Strickland has been named Air
Carrier Airport Manager of the Year for his efforts to increase air service and passenger traffic; his
contributions to the aviation industry; excellent management; and efforts to give back to the Florida
Keys in the realm of community stewardship.
This is the airport's third award from a major aviation organization, two of which have been awarded to
Strickland for excellence in airport management. The award was presented on February 4 during the
2025 Southern Region Airports Conference held in Atlanta. It should be noted Strickland was
selected to receive this award out of all airports in the FAA Southern Region,which comprises 8
states and Puerto Rico.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
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INSURANCE REQUIRED:
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CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: N/A
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FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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