Mike Bryant sworn-in as new Mecklenburg County Manager

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Mecklenburg County has a new manager. Mike Bryant was sworn into office on Monday. The County Manager is responsible for drafting the annual budget and carrying out the priorities of the Board of County Commissioners. Bryant is taking over for Dena Diorio, who’s retiring after 11 years.

On Monday, Bryant talked about how he wants to do the job. He says, “As your new County Manager, I pledge to approach the work using the ABCs of leadership rooted in accountability, balanced collaboration and data with a strong emphasis on ethics, fortitude, grit, high standards, and a commitment to performance management.”

Bryant joined the county in 2003 as a management and budget analyst. He was promoted to Director of the Office of Management and Budget in 2014, and to Deputy County Manager in 2020.