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Dear Community Member,
Thank you for your interest in supporting the relocation of the Taneytown Post Office. Below you will find a template letter to assist in voicing your concerns. While the template provides a structured approach, it is crucial to add your personal experiences with the current post office location and the difficulties you have encountered. Your unique stories and specific examples can make a significant impact in advocating for this change. At the bottom of this page you will find PDF templates for letters as well as a contact form if you would like to submit your concerns to the Post Office Committee to be routed out.
Why Your Personal Stories Matter:
Personal experiences illustrate the real-life challenges faced by residents and businesses. These narratives provide compelling evidence of the need for a more accessible and better-equipped postal facility. When contacting the officials and organizations listed below, sharing your experiences will help them understand the depth and breadth of the issues.
Key Points to Include:
● Parking Issues: Describe any difficulties finding parking, especially for the elderly and disabled.
● Accessibility Problems: Share instances where the lack of a handicap button or other accessibility features hindered your ability to use the post office.
● Operational Challenges: Mention any incidents of trucks blocking alleyways, causing traffic jams, or striking buildings.
● Community Impact: Highlight how these issues affect your daily life, business operations, or community events.
Contacts for Your Letters:
Please send your letters to the following individuals and organizations:
Federal Contacts:
Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service
Louis DeJoy
Email: [email protected] (Request forwarding to the Postmaster General)
District Manager – Maryland – USPS
David Guiney
Email: [email protected]
Manager of Consumer Affairs – USPS
Shawnee Dukes
Email: [email protected]
Postmaster – Taneytown – USPS
Brookelyn L. Mathis
Email: [email protected]
Congressional Representatives:
United States Senator
Senator Ben Cardin
Email: https://www.cardin.senate.gov/help-with-federal-agencies/ (contact form)
United States Senator
Senator Chris Van Hollen
Email: https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/constituent-services/help-with-a-federal-agency
(contact form)
United States Representative
Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger
Email: https://ruppersberger.house.gov/address_authentication?form=/contact (contact form)
State and Local Contacts:
Governor of Maryland
Governor Wes Moore
Email: https://md.accessgov.com/governor/Forms/Page/cs/contact-the-governor/ (contact form)
Maryland State Senator
Senator Justin Ready
Email: [email protected]
Maryland Delegate
Delegate Chris Tomlinson
Email: [email protected]
Maryland Delegate
Delegate April Rose
Email: [email protected]
Maryland Delegate
Delegate Eric Bouchat
Email: [email protected]
Mayor of Taneytown
Christopher G. Miller
Email: [email protected]
City Manager of Taneytown
Jim Wieprecht
Email: [email protected]
Regulatory Contacts:
Postal Regulatory Commission
Email: [email protected]
Additional Tips:
● Be Specific: When detailing your experiences, provide dates, times, and specific
incidents to make your case stronger.
● Be Polite and Professional: Maintain a respectful tone in your correspondence.
● Follow Up: Consider following up your initial letter with a phone call or additional email to ensure your concerns are being heard.
Your involvement is vital in making a change for the betterment of our community. Thank you for taking the time to participate in this important initiative.
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Organization Template:
Elected Official Template:
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