Mauldin Appoints Assistant City Administrator
Gregory Saxton, who has almost 15 years of experience in local government, has been appointed to serve as Mauldin’s first Assistant City Administrator.
Saxton will assist City Administrator Seth Duncan in managing daily municipal operations. He will direct assigned departments and help execute policies and programs. He will start the job Nov. 5.
“Gregory is a forward-leaning public servant focused on building strong communities. He will undoubtedly provide an added boost to the leadership team,” Duncan said.
Most recently, Saxton served as Town Administrator for Awendaw, South Carolina, where he led and directed six municipal departments and managed a budget of $2.26 million. He was previously Awendaw’s Assistant Town Administrator and Treasurer.
“I am super excited about joining the strong Mauldin community and family,” Saxton said.
Saxton holds a master’s degree in public administration, degrees in theater and political science, and a certificate in urban and regional planning. He graduated from the 2021 Public Executive Leadership Academy through the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and the 2021 Local Government Leadership Institute through the South Carolina City & County Management Association.