Bill Overview
Title: A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 42 Main Street in Slatersville, Rhode Island, as the "Specialist Matthew R. Turcotte Post Office".
Description: This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 42 Main Street in Slatersville, Rhode Island, as the Specialist Matthew R. Turcotte Post Office.
Sponsors: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Target Audience
Population: Individuals who are part of the Slatersville, Rhode Island community
Estimated Size: 16158
- The bill concerns honoring an individual by renaming a single postal facility in Slatersville, Rhode Island.
- Local community members in Slatersville who use the postal facility may be impacted as they will be in direct contact with the facility name change.
- This is a symbolic act, thus its impact on wellbeing is primarily sentimental or commemorative rather than practical or administrative.
- Postal service employees in the Slatersville facility might need to make adjustments to the new name in forms and documentation, but these impacts are minimal.
Reasoning
- The overall impact is primarily emotional or symbolic, affecting those closely connected to Specialist Matthew R. Turcotte or to the Slatersville community.
- Most people in the US will remain unaffected by the renaming of a single post office.
- The policy is less about direct practical impact and more about honoring and remembering an individual through a public space, which may be impactful for close family, friends, and local community members.
- Budget constraints of $10,000 in year 1 and over 10 years likely cover signage and administrative updates but do not imply significant resources for transformative community projects.
- The Cantril wellbeing assessment will include mostly unaffected scores for the general population, with minor positive shifts for those with a personal connection to the subject of the renaming.
Simulated Interviews
retired school teacher (Slatersville, Rhode Island)
Age: 65 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think it's nice that we're honoring a local hero like Matthew Turcotte.
- It's a meaningful change and reminds us of the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women.
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 |
postal worker (Slatersville, Rhode Island)
Age: 42 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- There will be some paperwork and signage that need updating.
- It's good to honor someone from the community, but it won't change my day-to-day work significantly.
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 artist (Providence, Rhode Island)
Age: 30 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think naming public buildings after local heroes is a nice gesture.
- I don't use the Slatersville post office, so it doesn't affect me much.
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 |
engineer (Cleveland, Ohio)
Age: 58 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 20/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's a local matter, so it doesn't really affect me or anyone here.
- I appreciate the honoring spirit, but it's not relevant to my life.
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 |
software developer (San Francisco, California)
Age: 26 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 18/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I support honoring people who've contributed to their communities.
- This will not affect my use of postal services.
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 |
professor (Boston, Massachusetts)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 17/20
Statement of Opinion:
- A touching tribute to an individual, but not likely to impact the broader public health or happiness.
- Symbolic acts are part of how communities remember and heal.
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 veteran (Slatersville, Rhode Island)
Age: 72 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm proud to see Matthew being honored in such a way.
- It's a strong reminder to the community about remembering 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 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
nurse (Chicago, Illinois)
Age: 35 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 16/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's a nice gesture for the family and community.
- Doesn't affect my outlook or habits.
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 |
financial analyst (New York, New York)
Age: 44 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 9
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 19/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Naming a post office is a very local event.
- It's good to honor service members, but it won't affect me or how I use postal services.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 9 |
high school teacher (Slatersville, Rhode Island)
Age: 28 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 9/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This will definitely become part of our local history discussions.
- It matters to me seeing a community member like Matthew honored.
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 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 7 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $10000 (Low: $5000, High: $20000)
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
- Minimal economic impact due to the symbolic nature of the act.
- Community recognition and sentimental value are the primary benefits.
- Administrative processes for renaming are well-defined and standardized by USPS.