Charleston Leader

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) expressed her disappointment in the response received from the United States Postal Service (USPS) regarding the future of the Charleston Processing and Distribution Center. Senator Capito had reached out to USPS in December, seeking more information about their Mail Processing Facility Review.

"After multiple follow-ups, I am disappointed that USPS’s responses failed to adequately address many of my concerns and questions regarding the future of the Charleston facility," Senator Capito stated. Despite the reassurance that the facility will not close, she remains concerned about the possibility of job transfers out of state.

Senator Capito has been actively engaged in this issue and has personally discussed it with Postmaster General DeJoy and other local officials. She emphasized her commitment to seeking clarity and answers from USPS while also fighting against any potential job transfers out of West Virginia.

The full text of Senator Capito's December letter to USPS can be found here, and the response from USPS can be found here.

This situation highlights the ongoing concerns surrounding the future of the Charleston Processing and Distribution Center. While the facility will not be closed, the potential relocation of jobs is a matter of great concern for the local community.

The USPS response has left Senator Capito unsatisfied, as it failed to adequately address her concerns. Her disappointment is evident in her statement: "After multiple follow-ups, I am disappointed that USPS’s responses failed to adequately address many of my concerns and questions regarding the future of the Charleston facility."

It is clear that Senator Capito will continue to push for answers and fight against any job transfers out of West Virginia. Her dedication to this issue is evident in her ongoing efforts and discussions with USPS officials.

The future of the Charleston Processing and Distribution Center remains uncertain, but Senator Capito's commitment to protecting West Virginia's jobs and seeking clarity from USPS is unwavering. The local community can trust that she will continue to advocate for their interests.

To find out more, go to this link: https://www.capito.senate.gov/news/press-releases/capito-disappointed-in-usps-responses-regarding-charleston-facilitys-future