Bill Overview
Title: A bill to establish new ZIP Codes for certain Wisconsin communities, and for other purposes.
Description: This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for each of Village of Somers, Village of Mount Pleasant, and Village of Caledonia, Wisconsin.
Sponsors: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
Target Audience
Population: People living in Village of Somers, Village of Mount Pleasant, and Village of Caledonia, Wisconsin
Estimated Size: 72000
- The bill impacts postal services which affect all residents living in the involved communities.
- ZIP Code changes may also influence postal workers and services in the area.
- Local businesses might experience changes in delivery logistics due to new ZIP Codes.
- Efficient mail delivery might improve community satisfaction.
Reasoning
- This policy specifically impacts individuals in the specified villages, notably affecting day-to-day operations such as mail delivery and local business logistics.
- The budget allows for the logistical aspects of ZIP code changes, including updating systems and informing residents.
- The policy is unlikely to have widespread effects on individuals outside these communities, so the predominant impact is localized.
Simulated Interviews
retired (Village of Somers, Wisconsin)
Age: 65 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm happy to see our community getting more attention. A unique ZIP code might make things like delivery and services more efficient.
- It might not change a lot for me personally, but I'm all for anything that brings some improvement to our village.
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 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
postal worker (Village of Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin)
Age: 32 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm concerned about the initial confusion this might cause with new ZIP codes, but hopefully it will mean clearer assignments and less misdelivery over time.
- It could mean overtime hours when the change rolls out, impacting my family time.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
small business owner (Village of Caledonia, Wisconsin)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Having a unique ZIP code could streamline my shipping operations and reduce errors.
- This helps in marketing too, making it easier for my business to stand out as part of a unique 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 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 6 |
unemployed (Village of Somers, Wisconsin)
Age: 24 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This policy doesn't directly impact my job search, but if it improves local businesses, there might be more jobs available eventually.
- It's interesting to think about how something like a ZIP code change can ripple out.
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 |
software engineer (Village of Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin)
Age: 29 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I don't see how this ZIP code change will affect me directly as my work is remote and not reliant on postal services.
- It's an improvement to the local administration, though, which is good for community pride.
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 |
teacher (Village of Caledonia, Wisconsin)
Age: 42 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The new ZIP code might help us promote and organize community events better, making communication clearer.
- It seems like a good initiative for clarity in local services.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
truck driver (Village of Somers, Wisconsin)
Age: 38 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 15.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Streamlined ZIP codes will make delivery networks more precise, which could make routes more efficient.
- I'd like to see us become more recognized as unique entities rather than just areas within other ZIP codes.
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 | 7 | 6 |
librarian (Village of Caledonia, Wisconsin)
Age: 55 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 13/20
Statement of Opinion:
- A ZIP code change might not directly affect library work, but it could mean clearer record-keeping regarding resident addresses.
- Happy to see the area getting a boost in identity significance.
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 |
farmer (Village of Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin)
Age: 60 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I don’t think a ZIP code will change much on the farm, but it could be helpful in separating our identity from the larger county services.
- It's small improvements that can accumulate over time.
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 |
student (Village of Somers, Wisconsin)
Age: 19 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 11/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm curious to see how a new ZIP code affects things, though it might not change much for me personally now.
- Maybe it'll make ordering deliveries to home smoother.
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: $500000 (Low: $400000, High: $600000)
Year 2: $100000 (Low: $50000, High: $150000)
Year 3: $100000 (Low: $50000, High: $150000)
Year 5: $50000 (Low: $25000, High: $110000)
Year 10: $20000 (Low: $10000, High: $30000)
Year 100: $10000 (Low: $5000, High: $15000)
Key Considerations
- ZIP Code changes are administrative and primarily influenced by modifications to USPS systems and procedures.
- Communication with residents and businesses about the changes will be essential to minimize confusion.
- Long-term effects could improve community satisfaction with USPS services.