County recognizes Ed Zink for 25 years of service

The Board of County Commissioners opened its Aug. 22 meeting by honoring Ed Zink for 25 years of service. Commissioners presented Zink with a certificate and several colleagues recounted his career, including recent prosecutorial work and a homicide trial described as important to the community and state.

Commissioners and other speakers credited Zink with mentoring colleagues, training prosecutors statewide and helping staff in the county attorney’s office. Remarks noted his longevity and commitment to local work; one speaker said Zink is “the prosecutor’s prosecutor.” The presentation concluded with group photos and formal thanks to Zink and his team.

The recognition did not include any formal action or vote; it was presented as an acknowledgment by the board. The meeting proceeded to other agenda items following the ceremony.