James G. "Jim" LaRue, AICP
Jim began his renowned career in Florida local government over 30 years ago, with positions ranging from city planning and zoning director to county administrator. Jim’s strong, committed background in local government administration and planning is apparent in his incisive ability to assess any organization’s needs, and readily suggest workable planning solutions based on his practical communication and consensus building skills.
As President of LPMS for the past twenty years, Jim has proficiently worked as a consultant to Florida’s cities, counties and special assessment districts, providing management and planning solutions expressly customized to each entity. Organizational assessments, strategic planning, teambuilding and customer-related management services have been tailor made to meet his clients’ needs. Jim’s expertise in preparing Comprehensive Plan Amendments, Evaluation and Appraisal Reports, and Land Development Code revisions enables him to be a liaison between clients and the Department of Community Affairs, always focusing on his clients’ best interest.
Jim also serves as a Florida State University Center for Public Management adjunct consultant/trainer, facilitating numerous classes designed for public management employees within the State of Florida. In 2008, Jim was invited to the Florida Association of City Clerks Conference to present a keynote address. At this Conference, he also presented an in-depth educational program on the topic of Growth Management. He was eagerly invited back in 2009 to again present the same topic with updated information including the recent changes in Growth Management Legislation.
Jim continues to work closely with all of his clients, realizing that each client has their own unique, individual needs. He believes in the philosophy of working only with the public sector, thereby avoiding any conflict of interest between his clients and private developers.
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