The Mayor is the Chief Executive Officer of the City and, as such, is responsible for the management and administration of the city government. It is the Mayor's duty to direct and supervise all departments of the city, respond to inquiries of the City Commission, insure that all city laws are enforced, prepare and submit the annual budget, sign all contracts on behalf of the City, and co-sign all checks drawn on the City's accounts.
The Mayor's staff handles citizen complaints and special requests. In addition, the daily operations of the Mayor's Office include intergovernmental affairs, economic development, administration of grants, and public relations. Agencies working out of the Mayor's Office also provide a variety of socially-oriented services including job placement, immigration assistance, and guidance to residents facing hardships.
Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.
Chief of Staff

Ralph Ventura
Phone: (305) 221-0411 ext. 1205
Fax: (305) 123-1270
Email: rventura@cityofsweetwater.fl.gov
City Clerk

Carmen Garcia
Phone: (305) 485-4542
Phone: (305) 455-6604
Email: cgarcia@cityofsweetwater.fl.gov
Public Information Officer

Daniela Lara Monteagudo
Cell: (786) 559-1312
Email: pio@cityofsweetwater.fl.gov
Economic Developer / Grants Administrator

Ian Vallecillo
Office: (305) 485-4537
Fax: (305) 223-1270
Email: ivallecillo@cityofsweetwater.fl.gov
Building Department Director

Manny Salazar
Phone: (305) 485-4522
Email: msalazar@cityofsweetwater.fl.gov
Assistant City Manager/Economic Development

Robert Herrada
Phone: (305) 525-0594
Email: rherrada@cityofsweetwater.fl.gov
Executive Assistant to Mayor / Constituent Services

Yaima Vega
Phone: (305) 221-0411 Ext. 1203
Email: yvega@cityofsweetwater.fl.gov
Finance Director

City Engineer

Eric Gomez
Office: (305) 455-6585
Fax: (305) 221-2541
Email: egomez@cityofsweetwater.fl.gov
Public Works Director

Allan Abolila
Phone: (786) 606-3726
Phone: (786) 507-4850
Email: aabolila@cityofsweetwater.fl.gov
Passports (Manager)

Helen Quintana
Phone: (305) 207-3343
Email: passportmanager@