Bill Overview
Title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 410 Franklin Street in Appleton, Wisconsin, as the "Mitchell F. Lundgaard Post Office Building".
Description: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 410 Franklin Street in Appleton, Wisconsin, as the "Mitchell F. Lundgaard Post Office Building."
Sponsors: Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]
Target Audience
Population: People in Appleton, Wisconsin, who will be aware of or use the renamed post office
Estimated Size: 3000
- This bill is essentially renaming a specific post office building in Appleton, Wisconsin.
- The direct impact is local to those who use or work in the facility or who are in the community.
- The renaming honors Mitchell F. Lundgaard, which may have symbolic importance for family, colleagues, or community members in Appleton.
- Globally, the renaming of one post office is mostly symbolic and does not have substantive impacts on a large number of people.
Reasoning
- This policy involves the renaming of a post office, which is largely symbolic and localized; thus, it is unlikely to have any major impacts on wellbeing for most people outside the community directly involved.
- The target population would be people in Appleton who frequent or work in the post office, or who knew or were directly affected by Mitchell F. Lundgaard.
- Given the modest budget of $7,000 over 10 years, the policy’s impact on wellbeing is mainly symbolic, with the potential for a small boost in communal pride or honor for Lundgaard's family or colleagues.
- Considering the budget and nature of the policy, a large sub-section of the national or even state population will not feel any effects at all.
- Within the community, the effect might be more pronounced, albeit still within a small section of Appleton residents.
Simulated Interviews
Postal Worker (Appleton, WI)
Age: 34 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Honoring Lundgaard through the renaming is a meaningful gesture.
- No real change in my day-to-day tasks but it's a respectful move.
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 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Local Teacher (Appleton, WI)
Age: 45 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The renaming is a nice tribute to someone who served our community.
- It may not change much for most people, but it reflects our local values.
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 | 6 | 6 |
Small Business Owner (Appleton, WI)
Age: 28 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think it's a good community gesture, but it won't change business operations.
- It's an interesting talking point at the café among locals.
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 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Retired Nurse (Appleton, WI)
Age: 60 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Each small effort to honor community members matters.
- While the impact on my life is negligible, it adds to community spirit.
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 |
City Council Member (Appleton, WI)
Age: 55 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 1/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's an important symbolic act, and it reflects our collective respect for what Lundgaard stood for.
- While largely ceremonial, it can galvanize local sentiment.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
College Student (Appleton, WI)
Age: 22 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's nice to see the community remembering someone who contributed.
- It doesn't affect me directly but adds a story to the place.
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 | 6 | 6 |
Retired School Principal (Green Bay, WI)
Age: 68 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I didn't know about the post office renaming, and it doesn't affect me much.
- Renaming is nice but doesn't change my interactions with the post 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 |
State Policymaker (Madison, WI)
Age: 40 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I acknowledge the community importance, but it doesn't influence my work.
- Such initiatives are valuable but peripheral to broader state issues.
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 Journalist (Appleton, WI)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The story will resonate well with many locals honoring Lundgaard.
- Increased narrative interest but little personal change.
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 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Software Engineer (Chicago, IL)
Age: 31 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I learned about the renaming from national news, has no personal impact.
- Interesting to hear community support stories but doesn't touch my wellbeing.
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: $7000 (Low: $5000, 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
- Renaming could have community significance but no federal fiscal impact beyond minor logistical costs.
- Past symbolic renaming efforts incurred costs of $5,000 to $10,000.