The Candidate
Meet Jay Sweet
A lifelong commitment to Indian Trail — and the experience to back it up.
Rooted in Indian Trail
Jay Sweet has called the Indian Trail Improvement District home for years, watching the community grow, face challenges, and come together. That firsthand experience isn't just personal — it's the foundation of everything Jay brings to this race for Seat #1.
From navigating the complexities of South Florida's water management systems to understanding the day-to-day impact of road conditions on families and businesses, He has developed a practical, ground-level expertise that no briefing document can replace.
Jay believes that effective local government starts with showing up — attending meetings, listening to neighbors, and making decisions based on facts, not politics. That's the standard He will bring to the ITID board.
Indian Trail deserves a board member who treats this seat as a responsibility, not a title. I'm running because I believe our community's infrastructure — our canals, our roads, our drainage systems — deserves serious, experienced attention.
— Jay Sweet, Candidate for ITID Seat #1
Background
Qualifications & Background
Jay L. Sweet, PSM AICP
With more than 40 years of experience in land surveying, planning, permitting, zoning, finance and construction, I have a broad knowledge and understanding of the development process from both the public and private sector prospective.
Licenses and Certifications
- Professional Surveyor and Mapper in Florida
- American Institute of Certified Planners
Experience
Bonita Springs project — Community Development covering land surveying, planning, permitting, zoning, development and construction.
Land surveying firm whose general areas of practice are: A.L.T.A. surveys, construction layout, predevelopment surveys, as built or record drawings, topographic surveys, subdivision plats.
MEC is an underground construction firm, including storm drainage structures and lakes.
Palm Beach International Airport interchange project — The P.B.I.A. – I-95 connector project consisted of 14 segmental bridges, 5 cast in place bridges and 15 lane kilometers of paving. Responsible for: Construction Layout, AS BUILT Surveys, repair procedures to compensate for plan deficiencies and present Geometric solutions for mis-cast construction, Representation at weekly F.D.O.T. meetings.
Provided Land Surveying activities for Major Roadway and Land Development and construction company. Responsibilities included: Construction Layout, AS BUILT Surveys, R/W & Route Surveys, Quantity Surveys.
For this Land Development Consulting firm, Mr. Sweet participated in general areas of practice, including regulatory permitting, comprehensive plan amendments, rezoning, special exceptions, variances, land development design, author land development regulations, and representing clients to regulatory agencies.
Establishment of work schedules, deadline planning, client relations, client representation to regulatory agencies, land development design, co-author of the comprehensive plans for five separate municipalities.
The Department of Public Services consists of nine separate divisions functioning as an integrated unit, to provide the necessary government services to the community, while monitoring new developments taking place within the town. The nine divisions were: Administration, Parks and Recreation, Animal Regulation, Planning, Building, Public Works, Code Compliance, Zoning and Engineering. Responsibilities included review and preparation of the annual budget for the various divisions, preparing updates to the Town's zoning code, reviewing all petitions submitted to the Planning & Zoning Commission and Town Council, and preparing staff recommendations including comments from all concerned departments.
Reviewed proposed development plans for the need of additional Right of Ways for canal and drainage purposes, reviewed legal descriptions and Right of Way dedications for completeness. Surveyed and laid out canals as necessary and maintained the District's development records.
Endorsements
Community Endorsements
Neighbors and community members who know Jay's commitment firsthand.
Jay understands the real challenges facing Indian Trail. This is exactly the kind of experienced, thoughtful leadership our district needs on the board.
Indian Trail Resident
When it comes to water management and infrastructure, Jay knows the details that matter. I trust Jay to make the right calls for our community.
Local Homeowner
Jay has been showing up for this community long before this campaign. That kind of dedication is exactly what Seat #1 needs.
Community Member
Stand with Jay Sweet
If you believe Indian Trail deserves experienced, accountable leadership on water management and infrastructure — join the campaign.