Bill Overview
Title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 33 Coxe Avenue, in Asheville, North Carolina, as the "Dorothy Hansine Andersen Post Office".
Description: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 33 Coxe Avenue, in Asheville, North Carolina, as the "Dorothy Hansine Andersen Post Office."
Sponsors: Rep. Cawthorn, Madison [R-NC-11]
Target Audience
Population: Residents and postal users in Asheville, North Carolina
Estimated Size: 94000
- The general population that directly interacts with or uses the postal facility at 33 Coxe Avenue will notice the name change.
- Residents of Asheville, North Carolina, may have a sense of recognition or pride if they are aware of Dorothy Hansine Andersen's contributions.
- The name change itself does not inherently impact the functioning of the postal service or its ability to deliver mail, thus the impact on operations is minimal.
- Individuals with connections to Dorothy Hansine Andersen or those interested in her legacy may feel a personal impact or validation.
Reasoning
- The facility designation is largely a symbolic gesture with limited practical impact or cost, affecting mainly the local population in Asheville.
- A portion of the population may feel a sense of pride or increased community identity due to the recognition of a local figure.
- The Cantril wellbeing scale is a useful tool to understand subjective happiness and life satisfaction; however, due to the limited scope and aim of the policy, large shifts in wellbeing scores are not expected.
- Most individuals will experience no change in their daily life, as functional aspects of the postal service remain unchanged.
- The $10,000 budget constraints suggest that promotional activities and awareness campaigns about the renaming will be minimal.
Simulated Interviews
postal worker (Asheville, NC)
Age: 54 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm proud our office is being named after someone who did impactful work.
- It won't change much about daily operations, but it's a nice homage.
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 | 5 | 5 |
graphic designer (Asheville, NC)
Age: 32 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The renaming is a nice gesture, but it doesn't affect me personally.
- I didn't know who Dorothy Hansine Andersen was before this.
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 |
retired chemical engineer (Asheville, NC)
Age: 68 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's great to see someone of Dorothy Hansine Andersen's stature recognized.
- Name changes like these bring a sense of identity to our city.
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 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
teacher (Asheville, NC)
Age: 45 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 7.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's a good opportunity to teach kids about notable figures like Andersen.
- In the grand scheme, it's a minor change but nice to acknowledge history.
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 | 6 | 6 |
student (Asheville, NC)
Age: 29 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I appreciate recognizing contributions from diverse historical figures.
- This has minimal impact on my daily life, but it’s cool to see namesakes more meaningful than generic ones.
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 | 5 | 5 |
local business owner (Asheville, NC)
Age: 58 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The name change is a positive move to honor important figures.
- It's unlikely to influence my business or daily routines.
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 |
mail carrier (Asheville, NC)
Age: 40 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This is more a matter of office fixtures and signs, doesn't change how I do my work.
- It's nice, though, that we're recognizing historical contributions.
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 | 4 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 4 | 4 |
freelance writer (Charlotte, NC)
Age: 36 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Good for local recognition but not really affecting wider communities like Charlotte.
- Interesting from a cultural perspective, might research it for a piece.
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 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
retired historian (Asheville, NC)
Age: 70 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This is a wonderful acknowledgment of Dorothy Hansine Andersen's impact and offers educational value.
- I believe gestures like this are important for community morale.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
state government worker (Raleigh, NC)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I appreciate the symbolic gestures made in local communities, though I likely wouldn't notice unless going to that post office specifically.
- Symbols matter, but direct service improvements are a more pressing concern.
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 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $10000 (Low: $8000, High: $15000)
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 cost is primarily due to signage replacement and administrative updates.
- Local recognition may boost community pride or legacy recognition but has no significant economic cost or benefit.