[2] At that time, county regulations required the director to be a licensed professional engineer, which Walker was not​.

[2] In November 2022, Baltimore County voters approved a charter amendment allowing individuals with at least ten years of supervisory experience in infrastructure planning and construction, or transportation engineering and management, to qualify for the position​.

[2] The department’s responsibilities included trash collection, water and sewer services, road maintenance, and ensuring equitable access to transportation infrastructure​​.

[2] During the appointment process, she acknowledged the challenges posed by the county's fiscal situation, including warnings from county executive Olszewski that future budgets might require tax increases or significant spending cuts to address inflation and decades of underfunding​.

[2] On January 3, 2025, Walker became acting Baltimore County Executive following the resignation of Olszewski, who left the role to join the U.S. House of Representatives.