Eastpointe city manager resigns to take new job

EASTPOINTE — After less than three years, Eastpointe’s city manager is leaving the position.

Earlier this month, Mariah Walton, who was hired as Eastpointe’s city manager in June 2022, delivered her resignation to the city.

“I accepted a position with another organization,” Walton said in an email. “My current contract requires a 60-day notice, which was provided to the City Council last week.”

A press release from the city of Ann Arbor states that Walton will be working as its new deputy city administrator.

“The city will welcome another new addition to its leadership team. On March 10, Mariah Walton will join Ann Arbor as the new deputy city administrator,” the release states.

In a prepared statement, Ann Arbor City Administrator Milton Dohoney said he is excited to have Walton join the city.

“We needed someone with a great understanding of the functionality of municipal government, a deputy city administrator with the keen ability to nurture and build relationships in the community and to promote the effectiveness of our city services is essential, and that is exactly what I’m confident Mariah will excel at, alongside our devoted team in Ann Arbor,” he said.

Walton’s last day with Eastpointe will be March 6.

“I’m immensely grateful for the opportunity to serve such an incredible community and wish the city much success,” Walton said of Eastpointe.

At its Jan. 7 meeting, the Eastpointe City Council discussed taking steps to find a replacement for Walton. However, the city has no formal steps to find a replacement, Walton said.

After a discussion with City Council, Eastpointe’s labor attorney began working on a contract that would allow former Eastpointe City Manager Elke Doom to serve as interim city manager while a replacement for Walton is found, Walton said.

When Walton was hired, Kim Homan was also hired as assistant city manager. Homan did not return a request for comment.