Bill Overview
Title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 825 West 65th Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the "Charles W. Lindberg Post Office".
Description: This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 825 West 65th Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the Charles W. Lindberg Post Office.
Sponsors: Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]
Target Audience
Population: People in Minneapolis, Minnesota, using the USPS facility at 825 West 65th Street
Estimated Size: 1000
- The designation of a USPS facility typically affects the immediate local community who use and recognize the post office.
- Residents of Minneapolis, Minnesota, particularly those in the vicinity of 825 West 65th Street, will be directly aware of and potentially impacted by the name change.
- Individuals who work at or regularly use the services of this USPS location will be affected, as they will need to adjust to the new name for the location.
Reasoning
- The policy is highly specific and narrow in scope, affecting primarily those who live near or frequent the USPS facility in Minneapolis.
- Since the policy budget is minimal, it primarily focuses on changing the signage and perhaps some promotional activities about the renaming.
- Most individuals will experience negligible changes in wellbeing as the renaming does not materially change services or customer interactions.
- The impact will likely peak in year 1 as the change is most noticeable then, with diminishing effects over time as the name becomes normalized.
Simulated Interviews
Postal Worker (Minneapolis, MN)
Age: 40 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Renaming the post office is a nice homage, but it doesn't change my work or life significantly.
- It's just a bit of paperwork on our end; we'll get used to it quickly.
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 |
Retired (Minneapolis, MN)
Age: 55 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I saw the announcement in the local paper; it's nice they're honoring Charles W. Lindberg.
- Doesn't really change much for me though.
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 (Minneapolis, MN)
Age: 28 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's a small tweak to my labels, no biggie.
- Notices are good, but otherwise it's business as usual.
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 |
Stay-at-home Parent (Minneapolis, MN)
Age: 34 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's more a matter of trivia for us.
- The post office runs the same, so it's no big impact on daily life.
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 |
Librarian (Minneapolis, MN)
Age: 45 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Nice homage to local history, which I value as a librarian.
- Doesn't affect day-to-day communication or use of the office.
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 |
Veteran (Minneapolis, MN)
Age: 63 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It brings a sense of pride recognizing a fellow veteran, but my use of the post office isn't changed.
- This honor doesn't alter how the services work.
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 |
Artist (Minneapolis, MN)
Age: 39 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I suppose I'll have to update my mailing lists, but that's about it.
- It's a nice gesture, yet not very impactful.
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 |
Government Employee (St. Paul, MN)
Age: 50 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I appreciate the recognition of public figures, but it doesn't reach beyond the local community.
- Nothing about my job changes, so it's quite neutral otherwise.
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 |
College Student (Minneapolis, MN)
Age: 25 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think it's cool they are naming it after someone, but I'm more concerned about my packages arriving on time.
- The name doesn't change the service quality.
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 |
Community Volunteer (Minneapolis, MN)
Age: 70 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Naming access points such as this builds community pride.
- I'm happy to be part of recognizing someone like Lindberg this way.
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 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $2000 (Low: $1000, High: $3000)
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 primary cost is one-time signage and administrative updates, making the impact on federal budget negligible.
- The local community impact is largely symbolic and helps honor a community figure.
- There are no anticipated impacts on USPS operational or financial positions beyond the first year.