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Hardin County fiscal court rejects hiring of full-time GIS coordinator after split vote
Summary
Hardin County Fiscal Court voted down resolution 246 on Dec. 18, 2025, which would have filled a budgeted full-time GIS coordinator role. The vote followed a sustained debate over cost and whether to continue contracting services with Lincoln Trail, which the court contracts for GIS work under a capped arrangement.
Hardin County Fiscal Court narrowly rejected a resolution to hire a full-time geographic information systems (GIS) coordinator, leaving a budgeted position unfilled despite the judge executive’s pledge that a candidate was ready to begin Jan. 5.
The measure (resolution 246) capped a contentious debate that centered on money, continuity and how the county should deliver mapping and infrastructure services. Supporters said an on‑staff GIS employee would provide faster, dedicated support to the county engineer and avoid reliance on outside contractors. Opponents argued that the county already has a contract with Lincoln Trail to supply GIS services (a contract the court previously…
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