Bill Overview
Title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2141 Ferry Street in Anderson, California, as the "Norma Comnick Post Office Building".
Description: This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2141 Ferry Street in Anderson, California, as the Norma Comnick Post Office Building.
Sponsors: Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]
Target Audience
Population: Residents of Anderson, California
Estimated Size: 10131
- Norma Comnick is honored by naming a postal facility after her, impacting those who knew her or value her contributions.
- Postal workers in Anderson, California, who will see changes in the signage and potentially in their local identity with the post office.
- Residents of Anderson, California, who will have a new name associated with their local postal facility, which may impact local history or community identity.
- The designation does not affect postal operation or service, hence operational aspects do not change for the general population at large.
Reasoning
- Based on the provided details, it is clear that the policy's impact is relatively concentrated on a small population, mostly residents of Anderson, California, particularly those familiar with Norma Comnick, or who value local history. The designation does not impact postal operations, so for the broader U.S. population, the effects will be negligible.
- The budget constraint for the policy is very low, which indicates that the implementation involves minimal changes, most likely limited to new signage and perhaps a plaque. There is no substantive service change involved, reducing the likelihood of any measurable impact outside the named region.
- Considering the very specific and localized nature of this policy, the majority of interviews focus on people within Anderson, or directly connected to Norma Comnick in some way, ensuring we capture any significant impact within that target population. Interviews with people outside this group are included to underscore the lack of impact elsewhere.
Simulated Interviews
Postal Worker (Anderson, California)
Age: 55 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 18/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The naming is a nice gesture acknowledging Norma's contributions.
- Work won't change much, but it's nice to see recognition for local figures.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Teacher (Anderson, California)
Age: 30 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Naming the post office after Norma can be a great educational tool.
- Helps connect students with local history.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Local Historian (Anderson, California)
Age: 40 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It is a fitting tribute to Norma who contributed a lot to our community's history.
- Makes local history more visible and appreciated.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
College Student (Anderson, California)
Age: 22 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 16/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm aware of the change but it doesn't affect me directly.
- I think it's nice for those who knew her.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Retired (Anderson, California)
Age: 65 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Norma was a great person; it's nice to see her honored.
- This change won't affect my day-to-day life much.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Small Business Owner (Anderson, California)
Age: 43 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 14/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Naming the post office may not directly affect business but it's good for community spirit.
- Overall, supportive of honoring local figures.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Engineer (Redding, California)
Age: 50 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 19/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I hadn't heard about the naming and it doesn't impact me.
- Nice for the local community but no significance for me.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Freelance Writer (Anderson, California)
Age: 28 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 13/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Having the post office named for Norma is good content for my stories.
- This might not have a big effect on daily life, but it fosters community pride.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Retired Librarian (Chico, California)
Age: 65 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 17/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm aware of the naming but it won't affect my life.
- It's good to recognize people locally even if it doesn't change much for us.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
Software Engineer (San Francisco, California)
Age: 34 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 9
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 20/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It doesn't affect me so no change.
- Interesting to see how local communities honor their history.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 9 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $5000 (Low: $3000, High: $8000)
Year 2: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 3: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 5: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 10: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 100: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Key Considerations
- Costs are limited to replacing signs and updating records, estimating a minimal one-time expense.
- There is no expected impact on postal operations, community services, or local employment.