Shoreacres Selects Walter Gant, III as City Manager

At the Shoreacres City Council meeting held Monday, August 11, 2025, the Council selected Walter Gant, III to be the next City Manager.

Mr. Gant has an extensive background in municipal service during his 27-year career. He has held various positions, including City Administrator, Police Chief, Emergency Management Coordinator, Budget Director, Grant Manager, and Community Development Manager, at different times. His supervisory roles have included Code Enforcement, Animal Services, Health Department, Solid Waste, Compliance, Project Management, Public Safety, and Public Works. He also has experience as an independent grant writer, grant administrator, and in developing business plans for start-up companies.

Mr. Gant is very involved in his community. He has served with the Cloverleaf Volunteer Fire Department as a Lieutenant and Training Coordinator, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Committee, and as a Compliance Officer with the Local Emergency Planning Committee.

Mr. Gant will start his employment with the city on September 1st, and we will host a reception for him at the September 8th meeting of the City Council.

Please join me in welcoming Walter to our community!

Mayor Jennings