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Equalization director highlights GIS growth, staffing pressures and succession planning
Grand Traverse County Board of Commissioners · June 11, 2025
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Summary
Director Jim Baker reported that personnel make up about 83% of the combined equalization and GIS budget, highlighted high public use of the county parcel viewer and urged planning for GIS capacity as his likely retirement approaches in three years.
Jim Baker, director of equalization, briefed the board on equalization and county GIS work, staffing and budget realities.
Baker said the combined equalization and GIS budget is heavily personnel-driven — “83% of the cost is personnel” — and described the department’s responsibilities, ongoing…
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