Tag: United States Postal Service
Residents, businesspeople unload mail complaints at Town Hall
MARTINEZ, Calif. – Martinez residents and business owners used Wednesday’s town hall meeting with their U.S. Reps. Mike Thompson and Mark Desaulnier and Postmaster Jeanette Davis to air their frustrations with mail delivery – or lack of it. Members of Martinez City Council also were present to hear the complaints, many of which they’ve been […]
Postmaster Column: Eyes and ears of the neighborhood
By JANETTE DAVIS Postmaster Dear Neighbor and Postal Customer, Mail security and the sanctity of the mail are of the upmost importance to the United States Postal Service and to me as your Postmaster. A report of mail theft from residential mailboxes, postal collection boxes or postal vehicles is of great concern to me. To […]
Council suggests town hall to address mail service complaints
MARTINEZ, Calif. – Even before hearing multiple residents complain about missing mail, incorrect deliveries and other problems, Councilmember Mark Ross suggested Postmaster Jeanette Davis and members of the public meet in a town hall setting, perhaps with the Martinez City Council as moderators. The Martinez Post Office has been the subject of frustration by residents […]
City faces decisions to maintain reserves
MARTINEZ, Calif. – Martinez City Council, which recently heard an updated forecast of significant increases in the California Public Employees Retirement Service’s future rates, will need to cut back spending in future years if it is to keep its financial reserves commitment. A joint report by Assistant City Manager Anne Cardwell and Finance Director David […]
