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Hardin County magistrates reject hiring full-time GIS coordinator after split vote
Summary
Hardin County Fiscal Court debated and voted down Resolution No. 2026-007 to hire a full-time GIS coordinator, with supporters citing backlog and opponents favoring continued contracting through Lincoln Trail ADD. The motion failed 4–5.
Hardin County Fiscal Court rejected a resolution to hire a full-time geographic information systems (GIS) coordinator on Jan. 13, 2026, after a lengthy debate over cost and the county's existing contract with Lincoln Trail Area Development District (ADD). The motion to approve Resolution No. 2026-007 failed on a roll-call vote of 4–5.
County Judge/Executive Keith Taul told the court the county needs an in-house GIS coordinator to address a backlog of mapping projects and routine services for departments including engineering, planning and the sheriff's office. "We have a backlog of projects and availability has been the question from day one," Taul said, arguing the position…
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