EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 Congresswoman Veronica Escobar has urged USPS Inspector General Tammy Hull to launch a formal investigation into widespread postal service issues affecting El Paso residents and workers. <\/p>\n
In a letter, Escobar highlighted a significant rise in constituent complaints, including delayed mail delivery, vandalized cluster boxes, and unreliable postal fleet conditions. <\/p>\n
“I write to express my deep concern regarding prevalent United States Postal Service (USPS) issues in the El Paso region that have been brought to my attention by constituents and postal workers alike,” Escobar stated. <\/p>\n
She noted that many residents have not received mail for months, impacting their access to essential items like medicine and bills. <\/p>\n
Escobar also cited postal workers’ frustrations with outdated vehicles lacking air conditioning, crucial in a region with frequent 100-degree days.<\/p>\n
El Paso Congresswoman Veronica Escobar asking for an investigation into U.S. postal offices in El Paso.<\/p>\n
Despite previous communications with local USPS leadership, Escobar’s office has not received a response from Postmaster Cindi J. Tabbot regarding these issues.<\/p>\n
The Congresswoman has requested an investigation into operations at 14 El Paso-area post offices, citing concerns over delivery delays, fleet reliability, employee morale, and communication breakdowns.<\/p>\n
El Paso residents have had mixed experiences with USPS service.<\/p>\n
“Been in El Paso since January 2nd, 1982. Here on the west side, haven’t had any problems,” said one resident.<\/p>\n
“Like, honestly, I was, we were a little upset. Probably like, like last year. There was a lot of mix-ups, a lot of delays,” said another.<\/p>\n
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