As HF 2296 moves to the Iowa Senate, Johnson County residents should understand what is at stake.
Johnson County is currently the only county in Iowa operating a Community ID program. This program did not appear overnight. Nearly 13 years ago, the Center for Worker Justice began raising questions about barriers faced by residents who lacked access to basic identification. That advocacy sparked years of public discussion, research, and community dialogue about whether a locally issued ID could strengthen safety and connection.
After extensive consideration, Johnson County established the Community ID program more than a decade ago…