Bill Overview
Title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5420 Kavanaugh Boulevard in Little Rock, Arkansas, as the "Ronald A. Robinson Post Office".
Description: This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5420 Kavanaugh Boulevard in Little Rock, Arkansas, as the Ronald A. Robinson Post Office.
Sponsors: Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]
Target Audience
Population: People who use, work at, or interact with the post office at 5420 Kavanaugh Boulevard
Estimated Size: 20000
- A bill designating a post office with a new name primarily affects individuals who interact with or are associated with that facility.
- Residents and businesses in the vicinity of the post office might be aware of the designation and it could affect how they refer to the location.
- This designation affects employees of the post office in Little Rock, Arkansas, who will need to familiarize themselves with the new name and possibly update related materials.
- It impacts postal operations minimally, as it doesn’t change functional aspects but only the name of the facility.
Reasoning
- This policy involves the renaming of a post office which primarily impacts local residents, employees, and regular users of the facility.
- The budget is minimal, indicating no substantial physical changes or service expansions are involved, thus affecting mostly awareness and correct referencing of the post office.
- Given the nature of this policy, the impact on wellbeing is expected to be negligible or limited to minor changes related to inconvenience or initial confusion about the new name.
- The geographic scope is also limited to people directly interacting with the post office in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Simulated Interviews
postal clerk (Little Rock, Arkansas)
Age: 45 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.5 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think the renaming is a nice tribute, but it doesn't change my day-to-day work.
- I'm concerned that customers might be confused initially, but I'm sure it will settle in time.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
small business owner (Little Rock, Arkansas)
Age: 34 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The new name doesn't really impact my interactions with the post office.
- As long as the services remain the same, I'm indifferent.
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 |
unemployed (Little Rock, Arkansas)
Age: 28 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.2 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I didn't know they were changing the name, but it doesn't really affect me.
- I might need to remember to use the new name if I call them.
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 (Little Rock, Arkansas)
Age: 61 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think it's a good dedication, though it doesn't really affect my use of the post office.
- It's mostly a bit of local news to me.
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 |
graphic designer (Little Rock, Arkansas)
Age: 38 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The renaming is interesting, but it's largely insignificant to my use of postal services.
- It's nice for Ronald A. Robinson's legacy, 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 | 7 | 7 |
teacher (North Little Rock, Arkansas)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The name change doesn't impact my use of the post office.
- It feels somewhat respectful to honor local figures in this way.
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 |
freelancer (Little Rock, Arkansas)
Age: 26 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.3 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I don't really see the point of renaming the post office, but it doesn't bother me.
- I'll need to remember the new name when addressing customer packages.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
software engineer (Little Rock, Arkansas)
Age: 31 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's neat to see people being honored in this way, but it's irrelevant to my use in practice.
- I just continue using the services without much thought about the name.
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 |
landlord (Little Rock, Arkansas)
Age: 58 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think it adds a bit of historical interest for the region.
- Practically speaking, it changes nothing for my tenants or me.
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 |
real estate agent (Little Rock, Arkansas)
Age: 36 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.2 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'll update my directions to clients to reflect the new name; otherwise, no impact.
- Naming a post office is a small but thoughtful gesture for community recognition.
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: $7000)
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 expenses involved are exclusively in the initial renaming procedures, such as changing signs and paperwork.
- The bill does not alter any functional, staffing, or operational parameters of the postal services.
- Federal costs are negligible and represent merely procedural updating expenses.