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GIS manager to present services Jan. 20; new County Clerk reports inaugural week

Wayne County Government Operations Committee · January 8, 2026
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Summary

GIS Manager Zakk Hess, who recently passed the GISP exam, will give a formal GIS overview after the Board meeting on Jan. 20; County Clerk Jessica Freer reported a positive first week and said the department's annual report will be presented in February.

GIS Manager Zakk Hess told the committee he recently passed the GISP certification exam and suggested providing the Board of Supervisors with a thorough overview of GIS services. The committee agreed Hess will present following the Board meeting scheduled for Jan. 20.

County Clerk Jessica Freer said her first week as the new County Clerk went well, that she is learning office procedures and becoming acquainted with staff, and that the department's annual report is expected to be presented in February. The committee acknowledged both updates and scheduled the GIS presentation as requested.

Hess characterized the GISP credential as adding credibility to county GIS work; Freer emphasized onboarding and an upcoming annual report but did not provide further implementation dates beyond February for the report.