Rachel Layton

Rachel Layton is an experienced planning professional currently serving as the Division Manager and Impact Fee Administrator at Manatee County Government since January 2024. Layton has held various roles in the planning and construction sectors, including Planning Director at Mike Carter Construction, Inc., and Planning Director/Assistant Vice President at ZNS Engineering, L.C., where responsibilities included real estate development project management and consulting services. Previous positions include roles as Planner/Land Use Paralegal at Blalock Walters, Planner/Legal Assistant at Kirk Pinkerton, P.A., and Senior Planner at Design Team West. Layton's educational background includes a Master's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Florida State University and a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Studies from Florida International University.