The Logan Daily News, County engineer running against former office holder in primary

William is a lifelong resident of Hocking County and graduated from Logan High School and The Ohio State University. He and his wife Debbie have three daughters. 

As of August 7, 2024, William R Shaw did not have a website or any information online.

William R Shaw served 10 terms as the Hocking County Engineer from 1980-2020. 

Transportation & Infrastructure

Housing & Urban Development

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William R Shaw

- The county engineer must be licensed and registered as both a professional engineer and a surveyor.
- They are responsible for planning, building, and maintaining county roads and bridges.
- The county engineer also provides services to townships.
- As a surveyor, they maintain the county auditor’s tax maps using documentation such as deeds and property surveys.
- The county engineer is elected every four years in a partisan election, with a salary ranging from $81,420 to $142,200 based on county population and additional private practice work. 

Surveyor and civil engineer responsible for the county's bridges, roads, and drainage