Postmaster General DeJoy spoke to the Postal Service Board about his future plans, which include a focus on improving service reliability and efficiency. He emphasized the need for the Postal Service to be financially sustainable.
DeJoy highlighted the importance of investing in new technologies and modernizing the postal network. This includes upgrading mail processing equipment and implementing new sorting machines.
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USPS Postmaster General Update
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has announced his plans to step down from his role, calling on the Postal Service Board of Governors to start looking for his successor.
DeJoy took office in June 2020, and his 10-year reform plan is about midway through. The agency has yet to reach its "break-even" financial targets.
The USPS is currently reporting a rare net profit for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, which is a positive sign. However, the agency still has much critical work to do to ensure its financial viability.
DeJoy will help with the transition to a new leader, but finding a top-notch replacement could be difficult. The $303,000 salary is much less than vice presidents of logistics make in the private sector.
Chairwoman Amber McReynolds greatly appreciates DeJoy's enduring leadership and his tireless efforts to modernize the Postal Service.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did DeJoy do to the USPS?
DeJoy implemented the "Delivering for America" plan, which aimed to stabilize USPS finances by slowing first-class mail delivery, cutting post office hours, and raising prices. This plan was introduced in March 2021 and had significant impacts on USPS operations.
Who can remove the postmaster general?
The Postmaster General can be removed by the Board of Governors, which is composed of governors appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The governors have the authority to select and remove the Postmaster General.
Sources
- https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2025/0324-usps-pmg-ceo-leadership-transition.htm
- https://about.usps.com/newsroom/national-releases/2025/0218-usps-announces-tenure-plan-of-pmg-louis-dejoy.htm
- https://www.freightwaves.com/news/dejoy-announces-plan-to-step-down-as-postal-service-chief
- https://federalnewsnetwork.com/people/2025/02/dejoy-announces-plans-to-step-down-as-usps-postmaster-general/
- https://www.newsweek.com/trump-appointed-usps-postmaster-general-draws-republican-rebuke-1899522
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