Walton is responsible for administering the policy and decisions made by the City Council and overseeing the day-to-day opreations of City government.

 

Charlotte is one of the largest cities with a council-manager form of government dating back to 1929, where the manager reports to the city council and the council votes on the manager's recommendations. The City Manager ensures that all City services are delivered in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Walton has served as Assistant City Manager and the Deputy City Manager for Internal Operations since 2002 and is responsible for the City's planning and technology initiatives. He oversaw special projects such as the Charlotte Bobcats Arena and development of CharMeck 311, the City and Mecklenburg County's 24-hour customer service line. 

 

Walton also served as the City liaison in a land exchange with Mecklenburg County to redevelop Second Ward and to bring minor league baseball uptown. He is the lead staff member for the Transportation Committee.

 

 Walton started his career with the City of Charlotte in 1986 as a Budget and Evaluation Analyst and moved up the ranks to become Budget and Evaluation Manager and Interim Key Business Executive for Business Support Services. In 1996, he became Budget and Evaluation Director before his promotion to Assistant City Manager in 2002.  He also worked as Assistant Town Administrator for the Town of Wake Forest, NC from 1982 to 1986. 

 

 "I am honored to have been selected City Manager for the best city in America, said Walton, "I look forward to continue working with a talented and dedicated leadership team to implement policy set by Council and to continuously improve upon the level and quality of services delivered to residents."