Representative Lauren Boebert, a Colorado Republican, is seeking to change ZIP codes for over 30 communities across the nation, according to new legislation she recently proposed.
In a Thursday press release, the congresswoman announced the new legislation—seeking “to benefit Colorado communities by providing unique ZIP codes for cities and towns throughout the country including the Colorado communities of Silver Cliff, Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Centennial, and Superior.”
In the press release, Boebert said that 31 communities across the United States “are being negatively impacted by not having their own unique ZIP code.”
“These municipalities deserve consistent mail service, their fair share of tax revenue, and the other economic benefits associated with having their own ZIP code. My bill will solve a host of ‘real world’ problems for these cities and towns by finally providing them with a definitive, representative and accurate ZIP code,” she added.
The other communities beside the ones in Colorado that would receive their own ZIP codes under Boebert’s proposed legislation include:
- Eastvale, California
- Goose Creek, Connecticut
- Scotland, Connecticut
- Estero, Florida
- Ft. Myers, Florida
- Hollywood, Florida
- Miami Lakes, Florida
- Ocoee, Florida
- Oakland Park, Florida
- The Villages, Florida
- Burr Ridge, Illinois
- Urbandale, Iowa
- Carmel, Indiana
- Swanzey, New Hampshire
- Kinnelon, New Jersey
- Flanders, New York
- Glendale, New York
- Riverside, New York
- Northampton, New York
- Sargent, Texas
- Fairlawn, Virginia
- Caledonia, Wisconsin
- Franklin, Wisconsin
- Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin
- Somers, Wisconsin
- Mills, Wyoming
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
In the press release announcing the new legislation, Boebert said that small towns across the nation can petition for a new ZIP code with the United States Postal Service (USPS), but “it is rarely approved and if it is denied they cannot appeal this decision for up to 10 years.”
“Congress has intervened on these matters and last passed a law enacting four new ZIP codes through the Post Accountability and Enhancement Act of 2006,” the release added.
The press release also noted that the proposed legislation is also co-sponsored by GOP Representatives Byron Donalds of Florida, Morgan Griffith of Virginia, Nick LaLota of New York, Troy Nehls of Texas and Bryan Steil of Wisconsin.
Newsweek has reached out to Boebert’s press office and the USPS via email for comment.
Amid this year’s election, Boebert previously announced plans to switch districts moving from Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District to the 4th district in the rural, right-leaning eastern part of the state.
Boebert said she changed districts for personal reasons, but the move came after she narrowly won in the 3rd district during the 2022 midterms, despite it generally being viewed as having a Republican-lean.
The congresswoman is now set to face GOP voters in the 4th district for the first time on June 25 in the state’s primary election. Boebert is facing several challengers in her Republican primary, but remains favored to win next Tuesday, according to polls.
Earlier this month, campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) ahead of the primary delivered more good news for Boebert. The reports cover the two months leading up to the primary, from April 1 to June 5. During that time, Boebert raised about $332,935—far more than the other candidates, according to the reports.
Her challengers include radio host Deborah Flora who raised $70,213, state Representative Richard Holtorf, who raised $10,150, former Colorado House Minority Leader Mike Lynch who raised $54,05, former state Senator Jerry Sonnenberg who raised $43,695 and banker Peter Yu who raised $225.
Uncommon Knowledge
Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground.
Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground.