Louis DeJoy steps down as Postmaster General after serving in the position for 5 years

Louis DeJoy, the head of the U.S. Postal Service, resigned Monday after nearly five years in the position.

He mentioned in a statement that he informed the Postal Service Board of Governors that he would be leaving his position on Monday. Although DeJoy had announced in February his intention to resign, he had not specified a date. Doug Tulino, the Deputy Postmaster General, will serve as his replacement temporarily until the Board selects a permanent successor.

DeJoy stated in the same message, “I am confident that the organization is in a good position and has the ability to continue and fully execute the various strategies and initiatives that form part of our transformation and modernization. I have been collaborating closely with the Deputy Postmaster General to make preparations for this transition.”

He added that “much work remains that is necessary to sustain our positive trajectory.”

DeJoy’s tenure was marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, surges in mail-in election ballots and efforts to stem losses through cost and service cuts.