John, I’m writing with major news about the future of our Postal Service...
President Biden has made a surprising announcement: he will not re-nominate two members of the USPS Board of Governors, including Chairman Ron Bloom.
Bloom has consistently supported Postmaster General Louis DeJoy -- even as DeJoy has tried to sabotage this vital public service by slowing down mail delivery, hiking up postage prices, and threatening our right to vote by mail.
Sign the Petition: The new chair of the USPS Board of Governors must commit to protecting the Postal Service by firing Louis DeJoy >>
John, you may remember DeJoy as the GOP mega-donor who was hand-picked by Donald Trump to run the USPS. He has been widely criticized this year for his decision to slow down mail delivery and raise postage prices -- as well as for the potential personal profit he could make from these plans.
But despite the alarming changes made under DeJoy’s leadership and the negative impact they’ll have on voters, families, and small businesses -- Chairman Bloom has consistently backed him.
Their relationship has drawn particular scrutiny due to Bloom and DeJoy’s financial ties. In a span of just seven months, DeJoy purchased up to $305,000 in bonds from the asset management firm where Bloom is a senior executive. [1]
President Biden’s decision to oust Bloom is a game-changer -- but we need to speak out immediately to make sure Bloom’s replacement is dedicated to firing DeJoy.
Add your name if you agree: the Senate must secure a firm commitment from Biden’s nominee that, if confirmed, they’ll fire Louis DeJoy.
John, if you care about or rely on the U.S. Postal Service -- I hope I can count on you to speak out in defense of it today.
With thanks for all you do,
Devon Nir, Digital Strategies Manager
and the team at Common Cause
1) https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/11/19/usps-biden-bloom-dejoy/
