Bill Overview
Title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2050 South Boulevard in Bloomfield Township, Michigan, as the "Dr. Ezra S. Parke Post Office Building".
Description: This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2050 South Boulevard in Bloomfield Township, Michigan, as the Dr. Ezra S. Parke Post Office Building.
Sponsors: Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9]
Target Audience
Population: Residents and community members of Bloomfield Township, Michigan
Estimated Size: 42000
- The bill is of a ceremonial nature, designating the name of a postal facility.
- Direct impact is limited to those who interact with, or have an interest in, the named postal facility.
- Residents of Bloomfield Township, Michigan, and nearby areas are most likely to be impacted.
- Dr. Ezra S. Parke's family, friends, and community members might be emotionally impacted.
- There are no widespread functional changes to postal services or its delivery mechanism.
Reasoning
- The postal facility renaming is primarily symbolic, so there will be minimal direct impact on wellbeing scores.
- Local residents and individuals who have a personal connection to Dr. Ezra S. Parke may feel a sense of pride or recognition, slightly improving their wellbeing.
- Most people are likely unaffected as the renaming does not alter service delivery or postal operations.
- Emotional impacts might be temporary and diminish over time as the symbolic nature fades into everyday life.
- Given the local nature of the impact, broader US population will remain unaffected.
Simulated Interviews
Local business owner (Bloomfield Township, Michigan)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think it's a nice gesture to honor someone who contributed a lot to our community.
- It won't change much in my day-to-day operations, but it's a good mark of respect.
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 (Bloomfield Township, Michigan)
Age: 30 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The renaming is a nice honor, but I doubt it will affect me personally.
- I don't use the post office much.
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 |
Retired (Detroit, Michigan)
Age: 63 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Sounds like a respectful move; I’m glad they’re honoring a good person.
- I don’t directly benefit but I do like knowing about it. Gives a nice community feeling.
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 |
University professor (Ann Arbor, Michigan)
Age: 55 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It’s an interesting piece of local history, but I don't see it affecting me.
- Post office name changes don’t hold much sway in academic circles.
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 |
Community organizer (Bloomfield Township, Michigan)
Age: 40 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This renaming is a wonderful tribute and boosts community spirit.
- I feel grateful for this recognition of what Dr. Parke contributed.
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 |
Postal worker (Bloomfield Township, Michigan)
Age: 28 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It doesn’t change much for us on a daily basis; just a new sign, basically.
- It's nice to respect someone from the area although I didn't know him.
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 |
College student (Bloomfield Hills, Michigan)
Age: 20 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think it’s cool to have someone honored like that, but I don't feel much changed.
- I don’t use the post office for much more than mailing packages.
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 |
Historian (Bloomfield Township, Michigan)
Age: 70 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Renaming the post office is a small but meaningful nod to our local history.
- It enriches the community’s connection to its past.
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 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Software engineer (Flint, Michigan)
Age: 33 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 11/20
Statement of Opinion:
- A post office name change in Bloomfield doesn’t affect me, honestly.
- But, it seems like a thoughtful community gesture.
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 |
Stay-at-home parent (Bloomfield Township, Michigan)
Age: 48 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It’s nice to see recognition for someone who did a lot for the area.
- I don’t think this will change my life significantly, but it’s a good gesture.
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: $5000, High: $20000)
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
- Naming a postal facility generally involves minor, one-time administrative costs related to changing signs and databases.
- Such ceremonial acts do not influence operational aspects of the postal service.