Hes one of the most powerful politicians in Southeast Michigan, and Oakland County Board of Commission Chair Dave Woodward has said publicly that his side job with a gas station chain is not a conflict of interest.

But the 7 Investigators have learned that records show Woodward appears to have used his position with other county employees when it comes to a possible Waterford Sheetz location.

I'm being 100% transparent and ethical, Oakland County Commission Chair Dave Woodward told the 7 Investigators during an on-camera interview in August, as he explained that everything hes doing for his outside job is above board.

Every elected official is duty-bound to make decisions that are important in the best interest of their community and their role, and I do that as an elected official. My

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