President Joe Biden this week took what could be the first steps necessary to replace USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.
In a statement on Monday, the White House explained that the president has moved to fill vacancies at the postal service’s Board of Governors, which has the power to name a new Postmaster General.
“Only the Board of Governors of the US Postal Service has the power to replace the Postmaster General,” the statement said. “The President can, however, nominate governors to fill vacancies on the board pending Senate confirmation.”
The statement noted that three vacancies are currently open on the board. Additionally, a fourth nomination would replace an existing member who is serving a hold-over year.
“President Biden’s focus is on filling these vacancies, nominating officials who reflect his commitment to the workers of the US Postal Service — who can deliver on the post office’s vital universal service obligation,” the White House added.
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, who was appointed during President Donald Trump’s administration, came under fire after he was accused of trying to undermine the postal service’s role in the 2020 election.
Here’s the full statement from the White House official who says Biden is focused on filling the #USPS Board of Governors vacancies: pic.twitter.com/IQSCNCCHiW
— Geoff Bennett (@GeoffRBennett) February 8, 2021
Currently, the board comprises of 5 Republicans, 2 Democrats. Ron Bloom’s term expired December 8, 2020, John McLeod Barger’s term expires December 8, 2021:
| Name | Title | Political party | Term begin | Term expiration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis DeJoy | Postmaster General | Republican | June 15, 2020 | No term limit | 75th United States postmaster general |
| Robert M. Duncan | Governor, Chairman | Republican | August 2018 | December 8, 2025 | Re-elected as chairman in November 2019 |
| Ron A. Bloom | Governor | Democratic | August 20, 2019 | December 8, 2020 | Chair of Strategy and Innovation Committee |
| Roman Martinez IV | Governor | Republican | August 1, 2019 | December 8, 2024 | Chair of Audit and Finance Committee |
| John McLeod Barger | Governor | Republican | August 1, 2019 | December 8, 2021 | Chair of Compensation and Governance Committee |
| Donald L. Moak | Governor | Democratic | June 18, 2020 | December 8, 2022 | Replacing Alan C. Kessler |
| William D. Zollars | Governor | Republican] | June 18, 2020 | December 8, 2022 | Replacing James H. Bilbray |
- February 9, 2021
- Ron A. Bloom Elected Chairman of the USPS Board of Governors
- January 29, 2021
- Ohio Congressman Urges President Biden to Clean House Among USPS Board of Governors
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NJ Congressman Calls on Biden to Fire Entire USPS Board of Governors
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Former USPS board of governors member to brief House Democrats this week
We need to fire all Professional Managers and get back to appointing former Mailmen to the top spot.
Experience in private industry only taints them with the need to be efficient and run a viable service.
He’s the BEST PMG since Marvin Runyon…they ran him out too…The post office can’t keep losing billions every year…Revenue up 11% due to his SMART decision…Keep him..BTS the PO haven’t pah ANY prefunding in 10 years…So why the HUGE losses…Humm…Dejoy is the Best……
Maybe the DemocRATS will try to impeach the PM
Time to dispose any connections with Das Fat Dildo Fuhrer. Our “great” leader was the worlds worst leader. Everything he touched turned to rot! his last act was to tell his idiots to take the capital building. what a ” great ” person to have in charge.