Bill Overview
Title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 110 Johnson Street in Pickens, South Carolina, as the "Specialist Four Charles Johnson Post Office".
Description: This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 110 Johnson Street in Pickens, South Carolina, as the Specialist Four Charles Johnson Post Office.
Sponsors: Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3]
Target Audience
Population: Individuals globally
Estimated Size: 20000
- The bill impacts a specific USPS facility by officially renaming it.
- The recognition involved is local to Pickens, South Carolina, where the postal facility is located.
- The broader global population is not directly impacted by the naming of a local facility.
Reasoning
- Given the budget limitations for this policy, it is clear that its impact will be mostly symbolic. While renaming a post office holds significant local and symbolic importance, it doesn't involve structural changes or improvements to services. Thus, it would not directly influence the day-to-day lives of the majority population in any drastic way.
- The primary effects of this policy would be felt by the residents of Pickens, South Carolina, particularly those who frequent the post office or feel a personal connection to Specialist Four Charles Johnson. The policy serves as a form of recognition and honor, providing a potential slight boost to community pride.
- It is possible that those with a connection to military history or those specifically acknowledging Specialist Four Charles Johnson's contributions might feel some indirect emotional benefit. However, these are subtle effects, and thus, the anticipated impact on wellbeing scores remains low.
- In simulating interviews, we should remember that a vast majority of the American public might not perceive any change in their daily lives, and hence, the impact would remain statistically insignificant based on global or national scales.
- The naming will garner the most engaged responses from individuals in Pickens, and is likely to influence emotional and mental metrics subtly rather than any physical or financial aspects. This allows us to model a mix of neutral and low-impact responses in our interview set.
Simulated Interviews
retired (Pickens, South Carolina)
Age: 62 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think it's an excellent gesture to recognize local heroes like Specialist Johnson.
- It won’t change the services, but it's a matter of pride for us.
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 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
graphic designer (Greenville, South Carolina)
Age: 28 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's nice to see a tribute, but I don't think it affects me directly unless I see it during visits.
- I care more about 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 |
local historian (Pickens, South Carolina)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This is important for local historical records and a good way to honor our heroes.
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 | 6 |
logistics manager (Asheville, North Carolina)
Age: 35 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Unless it somehow affects postal operations, I don't see a direct impact.
- Naming it after a veteran is respectful.
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 |
post office worker (Pickens, South Carolina)
Age: 50 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- There might be more people interested in understanding who Johnson was, but otherwise, it’s business as usual.
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 teacher (Pickens, South Carolina)
Age: 72 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 15.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I appreciate this decision as it educates and reminds the younger generation about history.
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 | 5 |
student (Charleston, South Carolina)
Age: 25 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Naming a post office can add to community spirit, but it doesn’t affect my life directly.
- I'm more concerned about broader reforms.
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 |
software engineer (Columbia, South Carolina)
Age: 30 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's good to see acknowledgment for veterans but has no real impact on me.
- Digital services are more in my interest.
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 |
small business owner (Pickens, South Carolina)
Age: 52 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Honoring local heroes strengthens community ties, maybe it will bring some folks to the area.
- It's nice to tell customers our post office has a story.
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 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
retired engineer (Spartanburg, South Carolina)
Age: 67 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Naming a post office won’t affect my daily life, but it's a thoughtful gesture.
- I'm more likely to focus on supporting veterans in active ways.
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: $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 costs primarily involve minor administrative adjustments and signage updates.
- The bill serves as a symbolic recognition rather than a functional change.
- It will not alter the delivery of services or affect postal operations.