Commission hears presentation on Miami Valley Community ID program; considers local drives

Commissioner and presenter (speaker 6) briefed the group on the Miami Valley Community ID program run by Welcome Dayton, which issues non-governmental ID cards to people who lack other forms of identification. The presenter said the program "gives ID cards to individuals who have no other form of ID" and described drives with on-site document checks, a lawyer, and a mailed card for a small suggested donation to cover printing.

Members discussed next steps, including confirming whether the Huber Heights Police Department would accept the card as a reliable form of ID and whether the city would need to formally partner or adopt the program. Aaron (city staff) was asked to connect with the police chief and Welcome Dayton and to report back so the commission can decide whether to recommend city action or simply support the drives as a community partner.