Welch Statement on Postmaster General Louis DeJoy Stepping Down

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s tenure at the U.S. Postal Service was a disaster for Vermont residents and postal workers alike. 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. U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today issued the following reaction to Postmaster General DeJoy’s announcement he will soon leave the U.S. Postal Service: “Good riddance.” ###