Gary Walton held a dual role in the governance and utility management of Daniel, according to minutes from a May 20, 2026, public hearing. As of the council's May 20, 2026, meeting minutes, Walton was listed as a member of the Daniel Town Council alongside Mayor Scott Kohler, Eric Bennett, and Stefanie Grady.
In addition to his legislative role on the council, Walton has served as the water manager for Daniel Municipal Water, as noted in several annual reports. In the 2009 Consumer Confidence Water Report, the document identifies Walton as the person to contact regarding questions about the water utility or the report itself. This role involved communicating the status of the municipal water supply to residents, including information regarding the town's water sources, which the 2009 report identifies as groundwater obtained from two springs.
The scope of the water manager's responsibilities included providing information on water quality and service delivery. For instance, the 2013 Consumer Confidence Water Report specifies that the municipal water sources for the town included two springs, Thacker and Fisher Springs, as well as Daniel Well #1, which is adjacent to the springs. The 2013 report also instructed residents to contact Walton at 435-654-3564 with any questions concerning the water utility.
Throughout various reporting periods, the water manager's office provided guidance on cross connection control to protect the water supply. According to the 2010 Consumer Confidence Water Report, improper connections, such as an unprotected garden hose in a puddle or an unprotected lawn sprinkler system after fertilizing, can serve as a cross connection that compromises water quality. The report emphasizes that such connections can affect the health of residents and their families.
During the second CDBG public hearing held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the Wasatch County Services Building, Walton was present as a council member. This meeting was held to allow citizens to provide input regarding a project awarded under the 2027 Community Development Block Grant Program. During this hearing, the town discussed the Storm Haven Drinking Water Master Plan Project, which was awarded $48,750. This project was part of an amended capital investment plan for the town.
Residents encounter the work of the water manager through annual reports designed to inform them about the quality of the water and services delivered every day. These reports, such as those produced in 2010, 2011, and 2013, serve to communicate whether the drinking water meets federal and state requirements and to explain the monitoring of constituents in accordance with Federal and Utah State laws.
What this means for Daniel
For residents of Daniel, the presence of Gary Walton in both council and water management roles means that the leadership responsible for local legislation is also directly involved in overseeing the safety and communication of the municipal water supply, including the management of the Storm Haven Drinking Water Master Plan Project.
