Welcoming City Manager Kevin Sweet: A New Chapter for Winter Springs

Welcoming City Manager Kevin Sweet: A New Chapter for Winter Springs

Dear Winter Springs Community,

We’re proud to introduce Kevin Sweet as our newly appointed City Manager for Winter Springs. With over two decades of experience in local government, Kevin brings a wealth of expertise in strategic planning, financial management, and emergency preparedness—skills that align perfectly with our community’s growth and needs.

The appointment was unanimously approved at the Winter Springs Commission meeting on September 23, 2024. Kevin’s leadership background includes significant roles in Wrentham, Maynard, and Taunton, Massachusetts, where he served as Town Manager and the Director of Emergency Management. His credentials, including an ICMA-Credentialed Manager certification, a Master of Public Administration in Financial Management from Norwich University, and a Master of Science in Emergency Management from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, reflect his dedication to public service.

Kevin’s professional memberships span the International City/County Management Association, the International Association of Emergency Managers, and the Massachusetts Municipal Managers Association, reinforcing his commitment to advancing best practices in local government. He will officially join us on December 16, 2024.

To help residents learn more about his vision, Kevin has developed a 90-Day Entry Plan. This plan will focus on strengthening communication, building relationships with residents and community partners, and setting strategic goals for the city’s future. We’re excited to share this plan with you here:

I believe Kevin’s forward-thinking approach and deep understanding of municipal management will help us make a real, positive impact for all residents. Together, we can look forward to a future that upholds transparency, strategic growth, and an unwavering commitment to the well-being of Winter Springs.

Warm regards,

Victoria Bruce

City Commissioner, District 2

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