Bill Overview
Title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 Doty Street in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, as the "Sgt. Nickolas Mueller Post Office Building".
Description: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 Doty Street in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, as the "Sgt. Nickolas Mueller Post Office Building."
Sponsors: Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]
Target Audience
Population: People who use or live near the Kaukauna, Wisconsin post office
Estimated Size: 10000
- The bill affects the naming of a single USPS facility, which is a local change without direct global implications.
- This action honors a specific individual, Sgt. Nickolas Mueller, which might engage communities or individuals connected to his legacy.
- Those involved in USPS operations or those using the facility might experience an indirect impact due to any commemorative events or changes in signage.
Reasoning
- The policy largely involves a ceremonial change and involves low operational costs with budget mainly allocated for signage and ceremony events.
- Impact is highly localized to a small number of residents in Kaukauna, Wisconsin.
- Most people living in the area will have low to none direct impact on their wellbeing, aside from potential community pride or identity uplift.
- USPS workers at the site might feel some sense of historic or civic responsibility due to the renaming.
- The naming could have a non-material emotional effect on those who knew Sgt. Nickolas Mueller, fostering pride or sentimentality.
Simulated Interviews
Postal Worker (Kaukauna, Wisconsin)
Age: 45 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think it's nice to honor Sgt. Mueller.
- It might bring a bit of local pride, but it doesn't change much day-to-day.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Local Business Owner (Kaukauna, Wisconsin)
Age: 35 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's a nice gesture, it might bring a bit of attention to our town.
- Probably won't change much for my business, but the event might draw a few more people temporarily.
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 |
USPS Administrator (Green Bay, Wisconsin)
Age: 28 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This is part of my job, managing changes like these.
- It doesn't impact my life outside 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 |
Retired (Kaukauna, Wisconsin)
Age: 62 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I feel it's very important we recognize our local heroes.
- The name change is a source of pride for our community.
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 |
School Teacher (Kaukauna, Wisconsin)
Age: 50 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's a nice gesture but doesn't directly affect education.
- Might use this as a teaching moment in class.
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 |
Veteran (Appleton, Wisconsin)
Age: 30 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It feels good to see Sgt. Mueller honored like this.
- Personally important but doesn't change my daily life.
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 |
Stay-at-Home Parent (Kaukauna, Wisconsin)
Age: 40 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm glad to see someone local and deserving being honored.
- This adds to our community's profile a bit.
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 |
Civil Servant (Green Bay, Wisconsin)
Age: 55 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Honoring Sgt. Mueller is a part of my duty.
- Ceremony planning adds a layer to community relations.
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 |
Community Organizer (Kaukauna, Wisconsin)
Age: 37 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The re-naming fosters pride in our town's history.
- It's a testament to local heroes who deserve recognition.
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 |
Policy Analyst (Madison, Wisconsin)
Age: 65 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This type of re-naming is primarily symbolic.
- Minor logistical and financial implications for USPS.
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 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $5000 (Low: $4000, High: $6000)
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
- This policy is mainly ceremonial, honoring an individual rather than impacting federal budgets or economic conditions.
- Any costs associated with the name change are operational and absorbed within existing USPS administrative budgets.
- Future postal service maps and records will reflect the new name, ensuring public recognition of Sgt. Nickolas Mueller.