CHARLOTTESVILLE (WINA) – Longtime Albemarle Deputy County Executive Doug Walker has announced his retirement effective August 1. A county release says Walker will have worked in Albemarle for 10 years when he retires, capping a career of more than 33 years in local government management in Virginia. The release continues that Walker began his career in Albemarle in 2013, as the Assistant County Executive, and was promoted to Deputy County Executive in 2015.

Throughout his tenure, Walker provided leadership for a portfolio of departments that cut across the core functions of local government as well as through service on regional boards and commissions. Among highlights of his tenure, the coordination numerous public policy initiatives, including Housing Albemarle, the Comprehensive Plan, and the Economic Development Strategic Plan. He also facilitated public-private partnership agreements for huge land use projects such as Woolen Mills/Willow Tree, and the Southwood development.

A recruitment process to replace him will begin in several weeks.