Platform
The Issues That Define This Race
Indian Trail's future depends on getting two things right: water and roads. Jay Sweet has the expertise to deliver on both.
Water Management & Flood Control
The Indian Trail Improvement District was built around water. Our canals, control structures, and drainage systems are what make this land livable — and they require constant, expert attention. Jay Sweet understands these systems from the ground up.
The Challenge
South Florida's flat terrain and intense rainfall make water management one of the most critical functions of ITID (originally named Indian Trail Water Control District) When drainage systems fail, the consequences are immediate: flooded homes, damaged property, and disrupted lives. ITID's canal network has become an after thought, behind parks and milling roads. Drainage and water control must become the #1 priority once again.
Jay's Approach
Jay will bring a data-driven, engineering-informed approach to water management decisions on the ITID board. That means prioritizing maintenance and a comprehensive inspection schedule. We need to work collaboratively with the South Florida Water Management District, Palm Beach County and the neighboring municipalities, to our benefit not our peril ensuring that we receive greatest impact on flood protection.
Priorities in Office
#1: Drainage #2 Roads #3 Make sure we have the policies in place to ensure #1  will be accomplished. #4 Everything else.
Jay's Commitments
Infrastructure & Roads
The roads of Indian Trail are the arteries of daily life — connecting families to schools, businesses, and neighbors. Maintaining and improving that network is a core responsibility of the ITID board, and one that demands both technical knowledge and fiscal discipline.
The Challenge
Many of ITID's roads were built decades ago and are showing their age. Deferred maintenance compounds over time — a pothole ignored becomes a road failure, and a road failure becomes a costly reconstruction project. Residents deserve roads that are safe, passable, and maintained to a consistent standard across the district.
Jay's Approach
We need systematic, prioritized approach to road maintenance — one that uses pavement condition to make smarter decisions about where to invest limited resources. I will challenge what has been accepted in the past to find the best solution for today and the future.
Priorities in Office
Implement policies to ensure the public has a voice. I will fight to allow residents the ability to speak at the beginning of the meeting, respecting their time by not making them wait 2 hours or more. If allowed I will institute a $20 swear jar on supervisors and staff to bring more decorum to the meetings. I will also ask for an additional daytime public meeting where issues that require a lot of staff time, can be handled, to minimize cost and ensure more timely response to questions. Hold contractors accountable to quality standards and project timelines.
Jay's Commitments
Experience That Matches the Challenge
These aren't abstract policy positions — they're the real issues facing Indian Trail every day. Jay Sweet has the background to address them and the commitment to follow through.