Letter: Mid-State Corridor being forced on our communities

I saw in the latest issue of the Martin County Journal that Shoals Councilman Cary D. Albright has requested an appointment to the Martin County Mid-State Steering Committee. Perhaps this means Shoals can see the disadvantages to our area with Mid-States Corridor.

I recently received a call from Mr. David Bean. He’s the  Senior Legislative Assistant to Congressman Larry Bucshon, our Congressional Representative. When I asked what Congressman Bucshon’s position was on the Mid-State Corridor, he said the Congressman has remained neutral. I then mentioned that Martin and Daviess counties were not part of the RDA pushing the Corridor, he said they were unaware of this. I urged him to become more aware, to which he said they would look into it. Perhaps it’s the typical political double talk, but, he did call me.

The Corridor project is not acceptable to the vast majority of the folks in Martin, Daviess, or Dubois counties. However, it is still being forced on our communities. 

I continue to urge all of us to continue voicing our facts and opinions to anyone who will listen.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Jim Arvin, Rutherford Township, Martin County