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BOMA opens but defers resolution asking federal partners to explore new Hendersonville post office
Summary
A resolution asking staff to explore relocation or expansion of the Hendersonville post office was introduced and amended to require periodic reports; the board later voted to defer further consideration to the next meeting so staff can refine responsibilities and potential committee structure.
Board members introduced a resolution (Resolution 2025-17) May 27 directing staff to explore the relocation or addition of a United States Postal Service facility serving Hendersonville. Sponsors said the action was intended to signal local support to federal representatives and to spur congressional and Postal Service attention to the city's need for modernized postal facilities.
What the resolution would do - The resolution requests that staff evaluate site options, service impacts, neighborhood considerations and potential timelines, and to return findings within 180 days. Following discussion, the board amended the text to require staff to return with an initial report within 180 days and with status reports every 90 days thereafter until the matter is resolved.
Discussion and disposition - Several aldermen urged the city to coordinate with U.S. congressional offices and the senator from the district as a political route to secure federal funding or Postal Service action. - Some aldermen expressed concern about placing a heavy work burden on staff; the mayor and sponsors said staff will conduct preliminary inquiries and staff indicated they could begin initial, limited research and outreach. - At the end of the discussion the board voted to defer the resolution to the next regular meeting so staff can determine internal responsibilities and the board can consider forming an ad hoc committee to assist with outreach; the motion to defer passed unanimously.
Why it matters: The city's main post office has struggled with capacity and long waits, sponsors said; a new or additional postal facility would change where residents pick up mail, how post office boxes are distributed and could affect traffic and neighborhood use near any proposed site.
