Winchester AMP Proposal
Public Input Summary

Meeting Date: April 20, 2009

Location: 1204 Berryville Ave, Winchester VA 22601

USPS Presenter(s): USPS District Manager Michael Furey

Number of Attendees: 140

Congressional Representation: Two representatives from Congressman Frank Wolf’s 10th District Office were in attendance. One aide to Senator Vogel 27th District was present and did speak.  Comments are listed in the other category below. 

Media: Winchester Star

CATEGORIES OF COMMENTS (indicate number of questions/comments by category)

Service/Customer
  Collection Time Changes	no comments
  Customer Service Problems	9 at public meeting, 1 written
  Delays in Service	14 at public meeting, 19 written
  Increased Costs	4 at public meeting
  BMEU Entry Location/Bulk Rates	2 at public meeting, 3 written
  Weather/Road Impact	7 at public meeting, 3 written

Community/Political	
  Biohazard Threat	2 at public meeting, 2 written
  Crossing State Lines	no comments
  Community Economic Impact	1 at public meeting, 3 written
  Job Loss	4 at public meeting, 3 written
  Loss of Postmark	4 at public meeting, 2 written

AMP Process	
  Lack of Trust/Credibility	2 at public meeting
  Lack of Public Input	no comments
  Public Release of AMP Data	no comments

Other	23 at public meeting, 8 written