\u201cWe share the grave concerns of the residents of Southern Oregon that this consolidation poses significant negative consequences for both our community and the efficiency of postal services in the region,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0the senators wrote in a letter to DeJoy.\u00a0\u201cThe Medford processing center plays a critical role in ensuring timely mail delivery for local residents, businesses, and government agencies. The consolidation of this facility has led to delays in mail delivery, affecting vital services like prescription deliveries, bill payments, and other essential communications.\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Wyden and Merkley wrote that these changes land hardest on seniors, rural Oregonians and small businesses in the area who rely on prompt and reliable postal services.<\/p>\n \u201cOregonians rely on the high-quality service provided by USPS, especially as a state that votes entirely by mail,\u201d\u00a0<\/strong>they wrote.\u00a0\u201cWe are confident that, with thoughtful consideration, a solution can be found that both strengthens the Postal Service and supports the needs of local communities in Southern Oregon. Downgrading the Medford site is not that solution.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n The senators\u2019 letter comes as the USPS Office of Inspector General\u00a0issued a\u00a0report<\/a>\u00a0that further illustrates Oregonians\u2019 concerns as expressed by the senators\u2019 letter about delays in first class mail deliveries.<\/p>\n The full text of the letter is\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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