The City Administrator is appointed by the Mayor and has the role as the City’s chief executive; responsible for implementing City policies and ensuring that the community is served in a responsive manner. Shawn Sandlin is the current City Administrator since March 2025. Before accepting the role of City Administrator Shawn was the Berea Fire Chief for 10 years
The Office of the City Administrator has the overall responsibility for the management and implementation of policies, rules and regulations promulgated by the Mayor. The City Administrator’s office is also directly responsible for several programs and projects, including:
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Strategic Planning
- Best Practices & Process Improvement
- Intergovernmental Relations
- Records Management
- Support Staff
- City Budget & Financial Planning
Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The City Administrator’s Office can be reached by calling (859) 986-8528, or emailing cityadmin@bereaky.gov