Bill Overview
Title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 39 West Main Street, in Honeoye Falls, New York, as the "CW4 Christian J. Koch Memorial Post Office".
Description: This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 39 West Main Street, in Honeoye Falls, New York, as the CW4 Christian J. Koch Memorial Post Office.
Sponsors: Rep. Jacobs, Chris [R-NY-27]
Target Audience
Population: Individuals affected by the designation of a postal facility name
Estimated Size: 0
- The bill is a naming bill for a specific USPS facility.
- Naming bills typically do not have a direct effect on population's wellbeing.
- The bill targets a specific facility in Honeoye Falls, New York.
- Indirect effects might be felt by those with ties to the individual the facility is named after, potentially impacting community pride or morale, rather than any tangible population metrics.
Reasoning
- The bill affects a single USPS location, suggesting minimal direct impact on individuals' wellbeing scores.
- The focus of interviews will primarily include residents of Honeoye Falls, as they are at the center where the impact, if any, would be felt.
- Given the nature of the policy, indirect benefits such as a sense of community pride due to the naming may arise, but no financial benefits are expected.
- Interviews will include a variety of demographics to cover potential differences in community pride feel from the naming of the facility.
- Most people across the US will have no impact as this is a very localized policy affecting a specific village's postal facility.
Simulated Interviews
local business owner (Honeoye Falls, New York)
Age: 47 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think it's a nice tribute to have the post office named after someone who served our country.
- It won't change my daily operations or how much business I do.
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 |
school teacher (Honeoye Falls, New York)
Age: 32 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The naming is a noble recognition, but it doesn't impact education or our school activities.
- It's a small town, so things like this make people feel more connected.
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 |
postal worker (Buffalo, New York)
Age: 60 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm aware of similar naming efforts, but they don't affect how the postal service operates.
- It won't impact my wellbeing or work routines.
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 (Honeoye Falls, New York)
Age: 74 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I knew the family, and this brings a sense of honor to our community.
- It's a good reminder of our local heroes and might lift the spirits of some.
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 |
college student (New York City, New York)
Age: 22 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I don't really see how this affects me in any meaningful way.
- I'm more focused on what happens here in the city.
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 |
editor (Rochester, New York)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I visit Honeoye Falls occasionally and think it's great for the community's recognition, though it doesn't affect me personally.
- I doubt it will change much in the world of news or for the magazine I work for.
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 |
IT consultant (Boston, Massachusetts)
Age: 39 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I can't really see how a post office naming elsewhere would affect my life.
- It's more relevant to those who live there or visit that office.
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 |
nurse (Honeoye Falls, New York)
Age: 28 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It is a proud moment to honor someone from our town, and these small things do bring people closer here.
- It won't change my daily life or work, but it's a good sentiment.
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 |
government employee (Washington D.C.)
Age: 42 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- These naming decisions are routine and generally don't influence wellbeing or operational aspects.
- It's part of the larger postal tradition.
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 |
veteran (Honeoye Falls, New York)
Age: 55 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 1/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's an honor to have the post office named after someone I served with, it's a deserved tribute.
- For me, it adds some personal value and pride, although it doesn't change my day-to-day.
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 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $5000 (Low: $3000, High: $10000)
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
- The primary cost associated with this policy is related to signage changes and administrative updates.
- This type of ceremonial naming typically incurs minimal financial impact.