For the residents of Hamilton City, California, the struggle for convenient postal services has become an everyday burden ever since our local post office suffered damage from a devastating fire. The subsequent temporary solutions have been far from satisfactory, forcing us to endure lengthy and inconvenient trips to Chico just to retrieve our mail and packages. This arrangement is not only inconvenient but simply unworkable for many of us, particularly those with 9-to-5 jobs. The Chico post office's closure on weekends presents an additional hassle, making package pickup during workdays practically impossible for a significant portion of our community.

Furthermore, the current setup poses a personal safety concern. The route to Chico's post office, and the district itself, sometimes expose us to encounters with aggressive individuals among the homeless community, creating further anxiety and stress for P.O. Box holders and regular patrons. This is not the way to treat residents who are just trying to go about their daily lives.

An evident and effective solution is right in front of us: extend the Orland postal service to include Hamilton City. The Orland post office already services the surrounding areas, and incorporating Hamilton City into their service delivery would be not only convenient but also rightful to address the longstanding issue we face.

By annexing Hamilton City into the Orland postal service area, mail would be delivered directly to our homes, eliminating the need for a regular trip to Chico. Moreover, the dedicated and experienced workers from the Hamilton City post office could be employed at Orland, lending their expertise to a unified service approach that benefits us all.

The time for change is now. No longer should the residents of Hamilton City be an afterthought. We deserve the same convenience and peace of mind afforded to surrounding areas. I urge the local postal authorities, community leaders, and decision-makers to consider this logical step.

Please sign this petition to help make postal services convenient and safe for all of Hamilton City's residents.