Bill Overview
Title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1 East Main Street in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, as the "Harold Billow Post Office Building".
Description: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1 East Main Street in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, as the "Harold Billow Post Office Building."
Sponsors: Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11]
Target Audience
Population: Individuals using the USPS facility at 1 East Main Street, Mount Joy, Pennsylvania
Estimated Size: 15000
- The bill is specific to a single location, the USPS facility in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania.
- The primary population affected directly are those who use or interact with the USPS facility being renamed.
- Residents of Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, may feel a sense of community pride or recognition of a notable local figure.
- Individuals and businesses that regularly send or receive mail from this location will notice the name change.
- The impact beyond the local community is minimal, as it is uncommon for individuals outside this area to be affected by such a designation.
Reasoning
- The policy affects a very specific and localized population centered around the USPS facility in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania.
- Most of the direct impact is expected to be on the psychological or social level, with small effects on community pride or recognition.
- Given the low cost of implementation ($5,000), it is likely that most of the expense relates to administrative adjustments and signage changes.
- The Cantril Wellbeing Scores for individuals largely rely on subjective perceptions and can be influenced by personal ties to Harold Billow or local civic pride.
- The policy is unlikely to have measurable impacts on Cantril Wellbeing Scores outside of those who have a personal or historical connection to Harold Billow.
Simulated Interviews
retired postal worker (Mount Joy, Pennsylvania)
Age: 68 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm glad to see Harold Billow being honored in this way. He was a respected figure in our community.
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 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
business owner (Mount Joy, Pennsylvania)
Age: 35 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm indifferent about the name change; it doesn't affect my business operations.
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 delivery worker (Lancaster, Pennsylvania)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I don't mind the name change, but it doesn't impact my delivery routes or workload.
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 |
college student (Hershey, Pennsylvania)
Age: 25 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I don’t have much attachment to the post office or the name, so it doesn't affect me.
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 |
teacher (Mount Joy, Pennsylvania)
Age: 52 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 15.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It is nice for students to see local figures being honored. It’s a positive community influence.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
historian (Mount Joy, Pennsylvania)
Age: 62 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This recognition is deserved. Harold’s stories are a part of our town history.
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 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
student (York, Pennsylvania)
Age: 19 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The name change doesn’t mean much to me, I still visit the same post office.
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 |
community organizer (Mount Joy, Pennsylvania)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This is a small but important recognition for our town’s heritage.
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 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
local government official (Mount Joy, Pennsylvania)
Age: 40 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Naming it after Harold adds value to our local history but doesn't change day-to-day operations.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
theater director (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Age: 30 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I have no personal connection to this; it doesn’t impact me.
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 |
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
- The direct costs involved are mainly for signage and administrative updates, which are typically low compared to other legislative costs.
- This action may have non-monetary benefits like community pride or historical recognition.
- No significant economic or financial impacts are expected beyond the initial one-time cost.