Charles Harris Rudd is a Florida local-government executive with 29 years of public service across city and town management, community redevelopment, and economic development. He has served as city manager of both small and mid-size Florida communities, building a reputation for downtown revitalization, disciplined operations, and partnering effectively with elected officials to deliver strategic priorities.
As a coastal-Florida manager, Charles has led full-service cities — police, fire/EMS, utilities, public works, finance, and planning — through both growth and crisis, including back-to-back major hurricanes. He is known for forming and financing community redevelopment agencies (CRAs), launching and reviving Main Street programs, and aligning long-term vision with day-to-day execution.
He holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Central Florida and a B.S. in Communication from Florida State University, and is a Certified Public Manager, a Certified Redevelopment Administrator, and a Certified Main Street Manager. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Florida Redevelopment Association and is a member of ICMA, FCCMA, and Rotary International.