Louis DeJoy, the Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service, has announced his resignation. In a letter to the USPS Board of Governors, DeJoy cited the need for a transition to ensure the long-term success of the Postal Service. His tenure has been marked by controversy, particularly regarding mail delivery delays and the closure of post offices.
Lake effect snow warning in Monroe and Orleans counties until 1 p.m. today. A few more inches of snow are possible today.FILE - U.S. Postal Service Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testifies to the House Oversight and Accountability subcommittee, May 17, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington.
In fact, Welch spoke bluntly when he responded to the news by describing DeJoy's tenure as "a disaster" for the people of Vermont, as well as postal workers. "DeJoy and the national management of the USPS failed to promptly reopen a fully-functioning Post Office in downtown Montpelier following the July 2023 floods, ultimately taking 15 months to restore the essential service for Vermont’s Capital City," "At the same time, DeJoy’s restructuring plan has led to unacceptable mail delivery delays across Vermont, especially in rural areas of the state. In response to legitimate criticism, DeJoy has demonstrated an utter disregard and, at times, disdain for Congress and the communities it represents," he added.DeJoy detailed his plans to step down in a three-page letter he addressed to the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors on Monday."While there remains much critical work to be done to ensure that the Postal Service can be financially viable as we continue to serve the nation in our essential public service mission, I have decided it is time to start the process of identifying my successor and of preparing the Postal Service for this change," DeJoy said in the letter. "Today I am requesting that you begin the process of identifying a successor for my position as Postmaster General," he added. "While you undertake that process, my commitment is to devote my time and energy and being as helpful as possible in facilitating a transition that is the least impactful to the Postal Service and the American people, and that positions my successor and the Postal Service for long-term success." The USPS issued a statement Tuesday, with Amber McReynolds, who is the chairwoman of the Board of Governors, praising his efforts. “Louis DeJoy has steadfastly served the nation and the Postal Service over the past five years,” McReynolds said in the statement. “The Governors greatly appreciate his enduring leadership and his tireless efforts to modernize the Postal Service and reverse decades of neglect.” She added that “Louis is a fighter, and he has fought hard for the women and men of the Postal Service and to ensure that the American people have reliable and affordable service for years to come.”
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