This Is Joe Walton
Why did Joe seek elected office?
- Because I am a self-employed Information Technology professional who works hard, has a home on a couple of acres and believes District One and Powhatan County needs a representative who offers that perspective
- Having a diverse Board of Supervisors that represents all types of Powhatan constituents is the best way to ensure progress and secure Powhatan's future
- Powhatan needs people willing to work together in an open and fair manner to affect the progress needed to secure Powhatan County's future as a highly regarded Central Virginia community.
- I will be an effective leader by making every
vote count towards the betterment of our county.
How have I prepared to effectively work for Powhatan?
- Becoming involved in local organizations that contribute positively
to the county and the community
- Attending programs and researching to absorb information that makes
me better prepared to make informed decisions
- Participating in public meetings to be familiar with the process and issues - past and present
- Listening to everyone
My Background
- Biographical Information:
- Born and Raised in Chesterfield County
- Resident of Powhatan since 2003
- Daughter - Magnolia Delaney Walton
- Married to Debbie Ann Walton (née Reyes)
- Member, Bd. of Dir. & Prog. Comm. 2008-present Perf. Arts Foundation of Powhatan
- Powhatan Chamber of Commerce - Festival of the Grape 2010 Committee
Past Involvement
- Powhatan Chamber of Commerce - Festival of the Grape 2008 Committee
- "Powhatan Scene" - WSVS - Co-Host Weekly Radio Show 2009
- Powhatan Chamber of Commerce - Festival of the Grape 2009 Committee
- Powhatan Junior Women's Club - 2008-2009
- Eagle Scout 1989, Boy Scouts of America
- Graduate 1993, Meadowbrook High School
- Adjunct Instructor 2000-2003, Community College Workforce Alliance
- 2008 Recipient, Style Weekly - Top 40 Under 40
- 2008 Alumnus, Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership Political Leaders Program
- IT support for community non-profits 2005-present (Hist. Soc., Civil War Rtbl, Scenic Byways)
- Graduate 2009, BS, Major - Science, Minor - Physics, Virginia Commonwealth University
- Student 2010-present, MPA Program, L. Douglas Wilder School of Gov and Public Affairs
- Owner/Founder - IT Consulting and Engineering 1999-present , Kappa Networks, Inc.
- Vice-chair - Board of Supervisors 2008-present, Powhatan County - District One
- Affiliations:
- Member, 2004-present Republican National Committee
- Member, 2005-present Republican Party of Virginia
- Sustaining Member, 2006-present Performing Arts Foundation of Powhatan
- Associate Member, 2006-present Virginia Sheriff's Institute
- Member, 2007-present Virginia Coalition for Open Government
- Member, 2008-present NAACP - Virginia State Conference - Powhatan Branch
- Member, 2008-present Virginia Coalition of High Growth Communities
- Associate Member, 2008-present Virginia Farm Bureau - Powhatan
- Member, 2009-present Capital Region Land Conservancy - Powhatan Advisory Council
- Civic Involvement:
- Member, 2005-present, VP 2007-2008 Firehouse Theatre Project Board of Directors
- Member, 2008-present Richmond Regional Planning District Commission (RRPDC)
- Member, 2008-present Richmond Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (RAMPO)
- Member, 2008-present Huguenot Trail Advisory Committee and Historical Subcomm.
- Member, 2008-present Powhatan County Transportation Study Group
- Member, 2008-present Powhatan County Community Action Agency Advisory Board
- Member, 2008-present, Vice-Chair, Capital Region Workforce Partnership CLEO
- Member, 2009-present Powhatan County Broadband Study Group
- Member, 2009-present Smart Beginnings Leadership Council
- Member, 2009-present Capital Region Collaborative
- Member, 2010-present VACo Telecommunications and Utilities Steering Committee
- Past Involvement:
- Central Virginia Health Planning Agency Board of Directors 2008-2010 Member
- RRPDC Transportation Study Group 2008-2009 Member
- Powhatan County Chamber of Commerce 2007-2009 Board of Directors (3-year Term)
- Capital Region Workforce Partnership Strategic Plan Committee 2009 Member
- Powhatan County Economic Action Council (Strategic Plan) 2009 Member
- US 60 Overlay Citizen Work Group for Comp Plan Review 2006-2007 Member
- Virginia Redistricting Coalition 2007 Advisory Board Member
- Powhatan Tomorrow 2005-2007 Co-Chair/Board Member
- Powhatan Leadership Institute Planning Committee 2007 Member
- Powhatan Citizens Planning Academy 2006 Alumnus
- Powhatan Leadership Institute 2006 Alumnus
- Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership Candidate Training Program 2006 Alumnus
- Creative Change Center (YRichmond) 2005-2008 Board of Directors & Treasurer
