09-24-2012, 02:05 PM
Yes, it is interesting. I did know that free P.O. Boxes were available if the USPS did not deliver, or more correctly declined to deliver, in an area. I have a free P.O. Box.
In years past I also thought it an issue worth pursuing but I had too many other issues on my plate. It will be interesting to hear how your case goes. Please keep us informed.
The financial situation with the USPS is grim so it may turn out to be a case of 'be careful what you wish for'.
A few years back our Pahoa branch was wanting to build a new larger office on land they own next to the Malama Market Place on Hwy. 130. It took me a day or so to line up $1.5 million for the project but when I sent the proposal to San Francisco it was rejected.
When I called the regional office in SF about the rejection they admitted that the Pahoa office was "over utilized" and a new one was needed. I was told my offer to do a build out for them was rejected because they do not do private build-outs. That was not true. You will find Post Offices in lots of shopping centers.
Then I was told they don't do build outs with private money as private money cost more than public money.... which is true. I then pointed out that while public money was cheaper the fact was that the USPS had no money.... which they admitted.
So that circular argument went no where and I gave up on it. The local Pahoa office did eventually expand their parking which was an improvement.
We have a good staff in Pahoa and they work hard there. The facilities, staff and vehicles are not in place for extensive local delivery. I will guess that we will be seeing
a reduction of service before we see any expansion of service.
Thanks for your post.
In years past I also thought it an issue worth pursuing but I had too many other issues on my plate. It will be interesting to hear how your case goes. Please keep us informed.
The financial situation with the USPS is grim so it may turn out to be a case of 'be careful what you wish for'.
A few years back our Pahoa branch was wanting to build a new larger office on land they own next to the Malama Market Place on Hwy. 130. It took me a day or so to line up $1.5 million for the project but when I sent the proposal to San Francisco it was rejected.
When I called the regional office in SF about the rejection they admitted that the Pahoa office was "over utilized" and a new one was needed. I was told my offer to do a build out for them was rejected because they do not do private build-outs. That was not true. You will find Post Offices in lots of shopping centers.
Then I was told they don't do build outs with private money as private money cost more than public money.... which is true. I then pointed out that while public money was cheaper the fact was that the USPS had no money.... which they admitted.
So that circular argument went no where and I gave up on it. The local Pahoa office did eventually expand their parking which was an improvement.
We have a good staff in Pahoa and they work hard there. The facilities, staff and vehicles are not in place for extensive local delivery. I will guess that we will be seeing
a reduction of service before we see any expansion of service.
Thanks for your post.
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