From Bryan Thomas, Communications Director for Rep. Rick Larsen
The Everett area mail processing facility will not close in 2012, preserving next-day mail delivery for tens of thousands of Northwest Washington residents, Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, announced today [June 12]. After putting pressure on the U.S. Postal Service, Larsen received commitment today that the Everett facility’s closure will be postponed to January 2013 at the earliest.
“This is a critical win that gives us breathing room as we continue to make the case for maintaining permanent full mail service to Northwest Washington,” Larsen said. “Reliable next-day mail service is critical for thousands of residents and businesses across our region.
“While I am pleased we have secured this commitment, the Postal Service has made it clear they intend to keep moving forward with closure of the facility next year. I am committed to working with the community to keep the pressure on the Postal Service to protect these jobs in Everett and fight for efficient mail service for all of Northwest Washington.”
Larsen has been a persistent advocate for the Everett facility which serves residents in Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Island and San Juan counties. Without the Everett facility, mail would be sorted in Seattle and mail delivery to most residents would take longer. Most recently Larsen encouraged the Postmaster General to postpone the closure so that the August primary election and November general election are not disrupted.
