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  Subject: Request for Kansas Turnpike AADT Appendices – Exit 127A, Emporia   Dear Kansas Turnpike Authority Team, I hope this message finds you well. My name is Henry McClure, Director of Commercial Real Estate Strategy at MCRE, LLC. We are currently evaluating commercial development opportunities at the Emporia Travel Plaza, located 0.25 miles from Kansas Turnpike Exit 127A, as part of a project by Red Brick LLC. To support our analysis, I am requesting the most recent Kansas Turnpike AADT appendices, specifically detailing traffic counts at or near Exit 127A in Emporia. Ideally, we seek data from 2023 or 2024, including daily vehicle counts and truck percentages, to validate projections for this high-traffic corridor. If 2025 preliminary data or forecasts are available, those would also be valuable. Could you please provide these appendices or direct me to the appropriate resource for obtaining them? Digital formats (e.g., PDF or Excel) are preferred. Feel free to c...

Population & Demographics: Population:  Approximately 24,098 residents.   Median Age:  30.2 years.   Racial and Ethnic Composition: * White (Non-Hispanic): 61.5% * Two or More Races (Hispanic): 16.4% * White (Hispanic): 7.52% * Other (Hispanic): 5.12% * Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic): 4.59%   Citizenship:  91.3% of the population are US citizens.   Foreign-born population:  13.4%.   Economy: Median Household Income:  $52,787.   Median Property Value:  $127,500.   Homeownership Rate:  50%.   Largest Industries: Manufacturing: 3,070 people Retail Trade: 1,698 people Health Care & Social Assistance: 1,674 people   Employed population:  12,932.   Poverty Rate:  18.4%.   Housing & Living: Median Property Value:  $127,500.   Homeownership Rate:  50%.   Median Gross Rent:  $793.   Average Commute Time:  12.4 minutes.   Education: Educational ...

  There appears to be some confusion in your question. Based on available information, Doug Gerber has not been associated with the city manager position in Mission, Kansas. Instead, Doug Gerber is known for his roles in other Kansas cities, most notably as the former city manager of Shawnee, Kansas, and currently as the assistant city manager and finance director in Edwardsville, Kansas. Mission, Kansas, has its own distinct city leadership, and there is no record of Doug Gerber serving as city manager there. Below, I’ll provide a detailed overview of Doug Gerber’s career and clarify his connection (or lack thereof) to Mission, Kansas. Who is Doug Gerber? Doug Gerber is a Kansas native with a long career in municipal government administration. Born in Newton, Kansas, he graduated from Kansas State University, initially pursuing a chemistry major before switching to public administration after discovering his passion for local government. Over the years, he has held various leaders...

  Building on the idea of consolidation as a potential benefit for Shawnee County having a Citizens Commission on Local Government (per K.S.A. 19-2670–2674), let’s expand on the benefits of consolidation . This aligns with the commission’s duty under K.S.A. 19-2672(d) to study “the consolidation of units of government” and “the transfer of powers and duties” to simplify local governance. For Shawnee County, consolidation could mean merging entities like Topeka and the county government—or even townships and smaller cities—into a unified structure. Here’s a detailed look at the advantages, tailored to Shawnee County’s context as of April 05, 2025. Benefits of Consolidation for Shawnee County Cost Savings and Efficiency Reduction in Duplication : Separate entities (e.g., Topeka and Shawnee County) often maintain redundant departments—public works, HR, IT, etc. Consolidation could merge these into a single operation, cutting overhead costs like salaries, equipment, and facilities. F...