Mayor Walters, a life-long resident, was first elected to city council in 2001, became Mayor in 2014, and is proud to serve the community.

Mayor Don Walters was born and raised in Cuyahoga Falls and attended Lincoln Elementary, Roberts Middle School and Cuyahoga Falls High where he developed a deep love for the city and its residents. His parents taught him the value of being honest, pro-active, collaborative, and, most importantly, hardworking.

The mayor started his professional career with Bisson’s Grocery Store, formerly located on Graham Road, while still in high school. Throughout his time there, he attended the University of Akron and the National Institute of Technology and honed his leadership skills while working his way into an administrative position.