Bill Overview
Title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 396 South California Avenue in West Covina, California, as the "Esteban E. Torres Post Office Building".
Description: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 396 South California Avenue in West Covina, California, as the "Esteban E. Torres Post Office Building."
Sponsors: Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32]
Target Audience
Population: People whose wellbeing will be impacted by the renaming of the West Covina USPS facility
Estimated Size: 0
- The bill concerns the naming of a postal facility in West Covina, California.
- Such renaming usually honors an individual and acknowledges their contributions to the community or nation.
- The primary impact is symbolic, affecting the community's sense of heritage and history.
- The direct operational impact on the broader population is negligible.
Reasoning
- The policy in question pertains to the symbolic renaming of a postal facility and is unlikely to directly impact the daily lives or wellbeing of individuals who do not have a personal or communal connection to Esteban E. Torres.
- Most people in the broader U.S. population are not impacted by post office name changes, and those who might be affected would likely be located within or near West Covina, California.
- The direct financial budget allocated to this renaming is minimal and primarily covers logistical adjustments like signage, thus serving mainly a symbolic purpose rather than an operational one.
- The interviews include individuals from various demographics, some local to West Covina and others from different regions, to reflect a diverse range of perspectives and measure any intangible effects of such a symbolic act.
Simulated Interviews
Teacher (West Covina, CA)
Age: 34 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think it's great to honor someone like Esteban E. Torres who has contributed to our community and country.
- It gives our town more recognition and enriches our local history.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Graphic Designer (Los Angeles, CA)
Age: 29 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's a nice gesture, but it doesn't really affect my wellbeing personally.
- The change might mean more design work for me, but it is just part of the job.
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 (West Covina, CA)
Age: 68 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Renaming the post office is a fitting tribute to someone who has served our community diligently.
- It doesn't change my day-to-day life, but it makes me proud to be part of this community.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
Marketing Executive (New York, NY)
Age: 42 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I have no real connection to the West Covina post office or Esteban E. Torres.
- This doesn't seem relevant to my personal situation.
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 |
Journalist (San Francisco, CA)
Age: 36 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Honoring Esteban E. Torres could highlight the cultural contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans.
- Symbolically significant, though it doesn't personally affect my life.
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 |
Small Business Owner (West Covina, CA)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This type of change can boost local morale and might even increase foot traffic to the area.
- Proud to see a local figure honored 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 |
Student (Chicago, IL)
Age: 24 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- While interesting from a policy perspective, it won't make a tangible difference to me.
- I see the importance of public figures being honored, but it's not personally impactful.
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 (West Covina, CA)
Age: 55 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Renaming won't affect my work significantly, but it's a nice gesture.
- Proud to see the office named after someone who has supported the community.
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 |
Lobbyist (San Diego, CA)
Age: 46 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 11/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Recognizing influential figures through naming is important culturally.
- It's unlikely to affect real change in the policy or logistics aspects, hence minimal impact on personal wellbeing.
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 (Sacramento, CA)
Age: 31 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Symbolic gestures can have positive psychological effects on a community.
- Those directly involved or affected might feel a deeper connection to their heritage.
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: $5000 (Low: $3000, High: $10000)
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
- This is a ceremonial designation with negligible fiscal impact on the federal budget.
- The estimated cost is related to initial administrative changes, such as signage.
- The policy impacts community pride and heritage more than financial or operational elements.