Jim Kimmel to Susan Zelman: Puckett must go

Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2006

Subject: Steve Puckett

Ms. Zelman:

Your appointee to the STRS Board, Steve Puckett is not fulfilling his sworn obligation to act in the best interests of the STRS retirees as required by ORC 3307.15. That is obvious to all who know anything about the situation.

He has voted with those who vote with no regard to their obligations to retirees. Puckett has voted to reject the requirement to have in writing important issues brought before the board. How ridiculous is this? Would you buy a car,house, or even a refrigerator on time without reading the fine print on the contract ? I doubt it. This is just one of many issues Puckett has helped decide to the detriment of retirees.

Four of our present and former board members have been found guilty or are under indictment. Staff members are also being investigated. Two board members have recently resigned from the board. For your own legal security you need to be sure that your board representative votes in an ethical way that conforms to 3307.15. Puckett has not been doing this and it could reflect on you because he represents you.

The light of day is finally shining brightly on the STRS Board and staff.. I would think that you would want your representative to be able to stand tall when the drill sergeant comes by for inspection -- for he most surely will in one form or another.

REMOVE PUCKETT FROM THE BOARD AND SELECT SOMEONE ELSE WHO WILL STAND TALL AND TO THE RIGHT THING.

Sincerely,

James O. Kimmel, M.Ed

STRS Retiree