Bill Overview
Title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 236 Concord Exchange North in South Saint Paul, Minnesota, as the "Officer Leo Pavlak Post Office Building".
Description: This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 236 Concord Exchange North in South Saint Paul, Minnesota, as the Officer Leo Pavlak Post Office Building.
Sponsors: Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]
Target Audience
Population: People impacted by the naming of a post office
Estimated Size: 0
- The naming of a post office does not directly impact a specific global population in terms of wellbeing.
- Name designation of a facility is more symbolic, often honoring an individual or event.
- While the post office serves the local community, the functioning or accessibility of services is unchanged by a name change.
Reasoning
- The naming of a post office does not incur significant financial burdens given the low budget over 10 years, indicating minimal changes are planned regarding the building itself or staffing.
- The symbolic nature of this action implies that it won't affect daily operations or services of the postal facility, resulting in no concrete changes to service users’ experiences.
- Residents of South Saint Paul might be affected in terms of community recognition or an added sense of local pride, but these changes are purely psychological and unlikely to shift self-reported wellbeing scores.
- Any perceived impacts are expected to be related to local historical interest or familial connections to Officer Leo Pavlak, which are uncommon in the broader population.
- The policy involves very low impact distribution, focusing entirely on symbolic recognition, mostly of interest to historians or the family of Officer Leo Pavlak.
Simulated Interviews
Postal Worker (South Saint Paul, Minnesota)
Age: 35 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think the name change is nice, but it won't affect my job or how we serve the community.
- It's a good way to honor Officer Pavlak, but day-to-day everything remains the same.
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 Teacher (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Age: 60 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I appreciate honoring local heroes, it's a wonderful tribute.
- I don't think it changes how I or others will feel daily.
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 |
Local Historian (Saint Paul, Minnesota)
Age: 42 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Naming the post office after Officer Pavlak is a great reminder of our local heroes.
- It won't change much in my day-to-day activities, but I'm proud of our community's recognition.
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 |
Coffee Shop Owner (South Saint Paul, Minnesota)
Age: 29 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 14/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The name change might bring a few historical enthusiasts, but it's not likely to impact my business.
- I like that it's honoring someone local; it might spark some community pride.
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 |
Firefighter (Rosemount, Minnesota)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm honored they're naming the post office after Leo. It's a touching tribute to his sacrifice.
- For our family, it's a meaningful gesture, but it doesn’t impact others as much.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Healthcare Worker (Eagan, Minnesota)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I don't think this change will affect my life or work.
- It's good for the local community, but I don't engage much with that area.
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 |
Truck Driver (Rochester, Minnesota)
Age: 55 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 16/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I see a lot of buildings; honestly, I wouldn’t notice the change.
- It's great they're honoring someone, but it doesn't change my work.
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 (South Saint Paul, Minnesota)
Age: 74 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Naming the post office is a wonderful tribute to Officer Pavlak.
- As someone who values history, it makes me proud, but life remains the same otherwise.
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 |
Digital Marketing Specialist (Saint Paul, Minnesota)
Age: 39 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 18/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Interesting piece of news, but it doesn't affect my job or life.
- It's a nice homage, but my daily life continues unaffected.
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 Police Officer (Maplewood, Minnesota)
Age: 70 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 9
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm grateful they're honoring Leo's memory like this.
- For those of us who knew him, it's a touching tribute, but it doesn't change much beyond sentiment.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 9 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 9 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 9 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $5000 (Low: $3000, High: $7000)
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
- Symbolic recognition of Officer Leo Pavlak by naming a federal facility.
- Marginal costs primarily entail signage changes.