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Tacoma’s new postmaster discusses operations, dog-bite prevention and recruiting
Summary
Damon Coquillette, Tacoma’s new postmaster, outlined the scale of local postal operations, safety steps for carriers after 17 dog bites this year, and recruitment plans including an upcoming job fair, during an interview on TV Tacoma’s Tacoma Report.
Damon Coquillette, Tacoma’s new postmaster, described the scope of Tacoma-area postal operations and urged residents to help prevent dog bites in an interview on TV Tacoma’s Tacoma Report. Coquillette said the local operation covers roughly 290 delivery routes, “over 200,000 delivery points,” a budget of about $54,000,000 and about 540 employees.
“It's a great question. I...really like providing an essential service to our community,” Coquillette said, describing his priorities as improving service and providing a “great work environment” for employees.
Coquillette discussed dog-bite prevention as part of the Postal…
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