First, let me state that I am in !00% agreement with Councilman Becker’s statements last night regarding regional cooperation--especially regarding something as difficult to achieve as a new interstate highway interchange. I believe that he is absolutely correct.

However, here’s an interesting--and very plausible--”what if” that I offer for everyone’s consideration:

Suppose that Middletown, Franklin, Franklin Township, and perhaps Carlisle or other communities all agree that a new interchange at I-75 and Manchester Road is in their collective best interests. This is a perfectly possible occurrence. And suppose that Monroe, Lebanon, Turtlecreek Township, Mason and perhaps Deerfield Township and a few other communities all agree that a new interchange at I-75 and Greentree Road is in their collective best interests--another perfectly possible occurence.

Wouldn’t this be a bit of a sticky wicket for Deerfield Township Administrator/Middletown Councilman Becker?

One would think that there would be laws or rules in place to assure that such situations do not occur, wouldn’t one???

Hey, I wasn’t criticizing! If you recall, I used to be a fan, and even a defender, of Mr. Becker until I perceived him to be less than forthright on the Public Safety tax increase. (Where DOES that $2.5 million +- go every year???)

He brought up the “regional cooperation” on the Manchester interchange, not I! I was just putting forth an interesting possibility on the very same subject.

Conflicts of interests are a pet peeve of mine, since NO ONE at Middletown’s City Hall seems to think that such a thing can EVER POSSIBLY EXIST, no matter how blatantly obvious!!!