Hunter
08/19/20
Iowa State Attorney General Tom Miller asked Governor Reynolds to be allowed to join in a lawsuit challenging the dramatic changes being made at the United States Postal Service, but Reynolds denied the request.
In a statement released by the AG’s office, Miller voiced his opposition to new Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. Miller said, “Reports from the American Postal Workers Union indicate that mail delivery in Iowa has been slowed by limits on staff overtime and removal of automatic sorting machines.”
Although DeJoy said he’s temporarily suspending changes until after the election, Miller said, “My attorney general colleagues are going to court to ensure his promises are binding. I agree with their assertion that the postmaster general has acted outside of its authority to implement changes and did not follow the proper procedures required by federal law.”
Miller also is encouraging Iowans to vote by mail, and says he will do everything he can to ensure all eligible votes are counted.