Mario Díaz-Balart U.S. House of Representatives from Florida | Official U.S. House Headshot
Mario Díaz-Balart U.S. House of Representatives from Florida | Official U.S. House Headshot
CHOKOLOSKEE, FL – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), a senior member of the House Committee on Appropriations, issued a statement following the United States Postal Service's (USPS) decision to pause the discontinuance process for the post office serving Chokoloskee, Florida.
"After months of persistent and constant communication with the USPS and following the active engagement of the community, including a public meeting on May 8th, 2024, and the release of the USPS Office of Inspector General Audit Report, which my office requested, I am pleased to share that we received an official update from the USPS regarding a pause in the discontinuance process for the Postal Office servicing Chokoloskee," Díaz-Balart stated.
He added: "Officials at Postal Service headquarters have authorized our real estate specialists to investigate a potential location to (1) determine if the location is available; (2) if a commercially viable lease can be negotiated; and (3) if the potential location meets our standards and operational needs, among other considerations."
Díaz-Balart emphasized that while significant progress has been made, more work is needed to ensure timely mail delivery. This includes ensuring veterans in Chokoloskee receive critical medication via USPS and addressing issues related to lost documents such as U.S. passports and money orders.
"As my team and I continue our work and advocate to ensure that the Chokoloskee Postal Office returns to its previous standard of operation, know that I remain committed to holding the U.S. Postal Service accountable in its service of our community," he concluded.
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