Bill Overview
Title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 East Main Street in Maroa, Illinois, as the "Jeremy L. Ridlen Post Office".
Description: This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 East Main Street in Maroa, Illinois, as the Jeremy L. Ridlen Post Office.
Sponsors: Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13]
Target Audience
Population: Residents of Maroa, Illinois
Estimated Size: 1700
- This bill targets a specific postal facility, so its primary significance is local rather than national.
- The main population impacted would include residents of Maroa, Illinois, who use the USPS facility.
- Additional population impacts might include family, friends, or associates of Jeremy L. Ridlen, as well as postal employees at that location.
- Post office renamings typically don’t affect postal operations, so direct impact is more about community recognition.
Reasoning
- The policy affects a very localized area, mainly the small town of Maroa, Illinois.
- Only people who interact with the USPS facility in Maroa for mailing purposes might notice a change, since it's largely ceremonial.
- Community members with personal connections to Jeremy L. Ridlen would be most emotionally impacted.
- Given the small impact area, the budget is adequate for the ceremonial and administrative changes.
- Little to no impact is expected on people living outside Maroa unless they have personal ties to the honor.
- A wide range of perspectives within Maroa includes postal workers, ordinary residents, local business owners, and friends or family of Jeremy L. Ridlen.
Simulated Interviews
retired farmer (Maroa, Illinois)
Age: 65 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- At my age, it's nice to see some honors like this.
- I drop by this post office often, and Jeremy's family deserves this kind of respect.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
school teacher (Maroa, Illinois)
Age: 28 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This is great! It'll be a small but significant addition to our history lessons.
- I think my students will enjoy learning about Jeremy's contributions to our town.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
small business owner (Maroa, Illinois)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's a nice gesture but doesn't affect my business much.
- Still, proud to have a part of Maroa named after someone important.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 4 | 4 |
business analyst (Maroa, Illinois)
Age: 32 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's a nice initiative but doesn't change my day-to-day life.
- Could add some positivity around town.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
postal worker (Maroa, Illinois)
Age: 50 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 1/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's quite an honor, especially for those of us who knew Jeremy.
- Makes coming to work here a bit more special.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
retired librarian (Maroa, Illinois)
Age: 72 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- A meaningful way to honor a citizen who contributed so much to our town.
- I'll tell others about Jeremy's accomplishments.
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 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
regional USPS administrator (Decatur, Illinois)
Age: 40 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- These events help boost morale among local staff.
- Expect no change in day-to-day operations, though.
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 | 6 | 6 |
community volunteer (Maroa, Illinois)
Age: 60 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Jerome would be proud, he was a good man who worked hard for this community.
- Events like these help tighten our community bonds.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
artist (Maroa, Illinois)
Age: 34 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This can inspire new art projects centered on our community heroes.
- Maroa’s history is a big part of my work.
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 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
student (Maroa, Illinois)
Age: 25 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Interesting, as a student, I find it adds some historical depth to our small town.
- May not impact my daily activities much, though.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $3000 (Low: $1000, High: $5000)
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
- Renaming a post office is primarily a symbolic action and does not require significant financial resources.
- Understanding the local significance and community sentiment should be prioritized to gauge public reception.
- Monitoring implementation to ensure allocations within existing budgets can cover any minor costs.