I appreciate you contacting me about the RT 27-73 by pass, and I apologize for not being here for your to take a picture. You did a nice job on the articles. I did want to point out a few things that may have been reported to you that we believe are not factual. The comment below is one that we do not believe is factual.

The study found that numerous trucks drive U.S. 27 through the heart of Miami University to get to Ohio 73 en route to Richmond, Ind

We have not seen any study that shows the trucks drive 27 and use RT 73 to go to Richmond. In fact, at a recent gathering, the discussion was just the opposite, most trucker like going through Oxford, and with gas prices as high as they are, do not want to drive the extra distance. Further, the City of Oxford’s consultant Rick Bailey’s comment that most truckers will use the connector is a statement that was not well thought out and is without facts to support it.

As I mentioned to you, it is my and others opinion that council member Ken Boggard has a conflict of interest and cannot properly represent the citizens of Oxford on this issue. For Mr. Boggard to provide support for the connector, while on the payroll (although retirement) for Miami is a conflict of interest, and Mr Boggard should recues himself. Obviously, if Mr. Boggard was against the connector or remained neutral, there would be no conflict.

Josh, we appreciate you taking the time to cover the issue and if you need any further interviews or information feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,