MI SCR0014

Opposes the United States Postal Service's plan to transfer mail processing operations from the Iron Mountain Processing and Distribution Center in Kingsford, Michigan to the Green Bay Processing and Distribution Center in Wisconsin, announced in January 2024.

Argues that the Postal Service's "Delivering for America" plan prioritizes financial optimization and corporate efficiency over service quality, contradicting the historical mission to "bind the Nation together" and ensure equitable service to all Americans.

Documents negative impacts on Michigan's Upper Peninsula from recent postal changes, including shifted collection times adding shipping delays, elimination of one-day Priority Mail Express service to Michigan destinations charged at two-day rates, and harm to businesses requiring timely mail delivery such as water testing and frozen food distribution.

Contends that transferring operations to Green Bay will further degrade local service quality for UP residents despite the majority of outgoing mail being destined for locations outside the area, and raises concerns about job losses and employee reassignments.

Directs transmission of the resolution to the Governor of Michigan, President of the United States, congressional leadership, Michigan's congressional delegation, and the United States Postmaster General.