Commission hears presentation on Miami Valley Community ID card and asks staff to consult police

A commissioner presented the Miami Valley Community ID Card Program and commissioners agreed to explore partnering if local law enforcement accepts the card.

Committee member (S6) described the Welcome Dayton-run ID card drives and their use: the card is not a government ID or driver’s license and cannot be used to vote, but can be accepted by partner health providers, libraries and other organizations to help people who lack standard identification. "It gives ID cards to individuals who have no other form of ID," S6 said, explaining the program’s check-in, lawyer-on-site document verification and mail-delivery process for printed cards.

Commissioners supported investigating drives in Huber Heights but emphasized two next steps before formal adoption: (1) Aaron (staff) should meet with the Huber Heights police chief to determine whether the department would accept the card as a form of ID in local encounters, and (2) if law enforcement supports it, the commission could invite Welcome Dayton to brief city council or submit a recommendation. S6 noted many partners already accept the card and that Welcome Dayton asks for a small donation (approximately $5) to cover printing costs.

Chair (S2) and others suggested a commission visit to an existing drive to observe operations and report back; staff committed to pursue the police meeting and to bring more information to the commission before any council presentation.