Ballard Post Office may not move

Last month we reported that the U.S. post office on 57th & 17th will be moving. Now we’re hearing that that may not necessarily be the case.

According to Ernie Swanson, public information officer for the post office, the lease on the property is up for renewal the beginning of next year. He said they’re considering several options before making a decision whether to sign a new lease, including moving to the carrier annex near Fred Meyer. The post office is not being “forced” to move, as several employees had told us earlier. We’ll keep you updated on what they decide…