Bill Overview
Title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 3rd Avenue Northwest in Perham, Minnesota, as the "Charles P. Nord Post Office".
Description: This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 3rd Avenue Northwest in Perham, Minnesota, as the Charles P. Nord Post Office.
Sponsors: Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7]
Target Audience
Population: People impacted by the designation of the Perham, Minnesota, Postal Service facility as the Charles P. Nord Post Office
Estimated Size: 3500
- The bill affects a particular USPS facility in Perham, Minnesota, by designating it with a new name.
- The most directly impacted population are the employees of this specific postal facility, as they will be working in a building with a newly designated name.
- Residents of Perham, Minnesota, who utilize the postal services at this location may notice a change in the name and be impacted in terms of community recognition of Charles P. Nord.
- The broader community of Perham may experience this as a part of local heritage or history, as this naming brings attention to a presumably significant local figure, Charles P. Nord.
Reasoning
- The policy is a naming designation for a federally managed postal service facility, so impacts are expected to be minor and mostly symbolic.
- Direct impacts are expected to be among USPS employees at this particular location and local residents who might feel a sense of community pride or connection to the newly named facility.
- Given the policy has no associated socio-economic benefits and minimal fiscal impact, changes in the overall wellbeing for average citizens would likely be negligible.
- Residents who are aware of Charles P. Nord or who have a connection to local history might report a slight positive change in wellbeing due to increased community pride or heritage recognition.
- Impacts beyond the local community of Perham are anticipated to be minimal given the specificity of the policy.
Simulated Interviews
USPS Employee (Perham, Minnesota)
Age: 48 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The name change doesn't affect our daily routine much, but it's nice that our office is getting some attention.
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 (Perham, Minnesota)
Age: 66 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I like that Charles Nord is being recognized; it adds a little charm to our town.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
School Teacher (Wadena, Minnesota)
Age: 35 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's interesting, but it doesn't change much for me personally.
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 |
Small Business Owner (Perham, Minnesota)
Age: 29 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Maybe a few out-of-towners will be curious and visit, but no real impact on my business.
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 (Detroit Lakes, Minnesota)
Age: 59 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Other than better signage perhaps, I don't expect this to impact our work much.
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 (Perham, Minnesota)
Age: 72 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's a nice gesture; I think it's good for our town's spirit.
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 | 7 | 7 |
Postal Customer Service Assistant (Perham, Minnesota)
Age: 37 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This change gives us a tiny bit of pride in our workplace, even if it's a small change.
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 |
City Council Member (Perham, Minnesota)
Age: 43 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It feels good to honor someone from our town. It's part of preserving our local culture.
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 |
Construction Worker (Fargo, North Dakota)
Age: 31 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Haven't heard of it. I won't feel any impact from this change.
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 |
Local Historian (Perham, Minnesota)
Age: 52 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This naming adds another interesting stop on our local tours. It's meaningful for those of us who care about town history.
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 | 7 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $5000 (Low: $1000, High: $10000)
Year 2: $2000 (Low: $500, High: $5000)
Year 3: $2000 (Low: $500, High: $5000)
Year 5: $2000 (Low: $500, High: $5000)
Year 10: $2000 (Low: $500, High: $5000)
Year 100: $2000 (Low: $500, High: $5000)
Key Considerations
- The primary costs are one-time and associated with administrative updates within the Postal Service.
- Funds are typically absorbed within existing operating budgets, thus not requiring additional appropriations.