Bill Overview
Title: A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10 Broadway Street West in Akeley, Minnesota, as the "Neal Kenneth Todd Post Office".
Description: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10 Broadway Street West in Akeley, Minnesota, as the "Neal Kenneth Todd Post Office."
Sponsors: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Target Audience
Population: People in Akeley, Minnesota, and surrounding community
Estimated Size: 500
- The bill affects a specific USPS facility located in Akeley, Minnesota.
- This kind of designation is symbolic and does not change the operation of the facility.
- People living in or near Akeley who frequent the post office or are involved in community activities may notice the change.
- The impact is limited to recognition within the community or those with direct ties to Neal Kenneth Todd.
Reasoning
- The policy pertains specifically to a post office in Akeley, Minnesota, and is largely symbolic, having minimal direct impact on operations or services.
- The financial budget of $5,000 for the first year and over the next decade is small, indicating limited reach and impact.
- Given the size of Akeley, the primary effect of this policy is likely to be on a personal and emotional level for those connected to Neal Kenneth Todd or engaged with local community activities.
- Most people outside of Akeley will not be affected and some within Akeley will notice little change, but there could be a medium emotional impact on those who valued Neal Kenneth Todd's contributions.
Simulated Interviews
retired (Akeley, Minnesota)
Age: 65 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think it's a great honor for Neal. He did a lot for our town.
- This won't change much about how the post office operates, but it's nice recognition.
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 | 7 |
school teacher (Walker, Minnesota)
Age: 34 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I didn't know Neal personally, but it's good to see local figures acknowledged.
- The name change won't affect me much day-to-day.
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 worker (Bemidji, Minnesota)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- These kinds of changes happen and are part of our history.
- Doesn't impact my duties, so I’m indifferent.
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 |
nurse (Akeley, Minnesota)
Age: 29 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's a positive thing for our community spirit.
- My kids might not notice much, but it's nice for those who remember Neal.
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 |
hardware store owner (Hackensack, Minnesota)
Age: 58 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Naming the post office doesn’t mean much to my business.
- It might affect locals more emotionally.
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 |
retired teacher (Akeley, Minnesota)
Age: 70 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 8.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Neal was a beloved teacher and it is only fitting.
- This is a beautiful way to remember him.
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 |
college student (Akeley, Minnesota)
Age: 22 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I heard he was a good man. It’s fine for the town but doesn’t affect me personally.
- Good for community identity.
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 |
freelance writer (Longville, Minnesota)
Age: 40 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 11/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Having a post office named after a local figure adds value to our county's story.
- More interesting as a historical record than a daily change.
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 |
construction worker (Akeley, Minnesota)
Age: 50 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 4
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 13/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I’m mostly focused on my work. This doesn’t make a big difference to me.
- For those who knew Neal, it’s a nice tribute.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Year 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Year 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Year 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Year 10 | 4 | 4 |
| Year 20 | 4 | 4 |
high school principal (backus, Minnesota)
Age: 36 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Post offices are landmarks; names give them more personal stories.
- No operational changes, so doesn’t affect my 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 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $5000 (Low: $1000, 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
- This is a symbolic naming action with no substantial financial or operational impact.
- Costs are mainly limited to one-time expenses for updating facility signage.