Kevin Sweet has served as the City Manager of Winter Springs since December 2024. As the Chief Administrative Officer, he is responsible for implementing the policies and ordinances of the City Commission, overseeing all municipal operations, managing the city’s budget, and hiring the directors of the various departments.
A native Bostonian with over 20 years of experience in local government leadership, Mr. Sweet brings extensive expertise in municipal operations, fiscal management, strategic planning, and emergency preparedness.
Before joining the City of Winter Springs, he served as Town Manager and Chief Executive Officer in Wrentham, Massachusetts, where he also held the role of Director of Emergency Management. His public sector career includes leadership positions such as Chief Administrative Officer, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, Interim Finance Director, Executive Director of Municipal Services, Executive Director of Public Health, and Chief Public Health Officer. In addition to his municipal leadership roles, he has taught graduate and undergraduate management courses at various academic institutions.
Mr. Sweet is an ICMA-Credentialed Manager with a Master of Public Administration in Financial Management and a Master of Science in Emergency Management. He is currently a doctoral candidate pursuing a Ph.D. in Public Administration. Actively engaged in professional and civic organizations, he is a member of the Florida City and County Management Association, Florida Environmental Health Association, International City/County Management Association, American Association of Municipal Executives, Government Finance Officers Association, International Association of Emergency Managers, National Environmental Health Association, and several other municipal and professional groups.