Iowa Unity Coalition Endorses V Fixmer-Oraiz for Re-Election to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, District 4

For Immediate Release: March 5, 2026

The Iowa Unity Coalition is proud to announce the endorsement of V Fixmer-Oraiz for re-election to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors District 4 in the upcoming general election to be held on November 3, 2026. The Iowa Unity Coalition is dedicated to building political power within our diverse and underrepresented communities at every level of government.

V Fixmer-Oraiz was first elected to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors in 2022. Fixmer-Oraiz is the first transgender, queer, Filipinx-American supervisor in Iowa and is the founder of Astig Planning. V is a small business owner with nearly 20 years of training and experience in environmental and community planning. Fixmer-Oraiz's credentials include a master’s degree in urban and regional planning from the University of Iowa. V's service to the community includes Vice President of the Johnson Affordable Housing Coalition and serving on the Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee, the East Central Iowa Development Board, and the Economic Development Committee.

V has been an advocate for the rights of immigrants, workers, women, LGBTQ+ people, people of color, and survivors of sexual assault. They believe safe, affordable housing is a human right and healthy, accessible food and clean water are basic necessities. V also feels we have an innate right to be who we are as humans. They believe in accountability for elected leaders and has demonstrated that in their leadership. The Iowa Unity Coalition is pleased to continue our support of this exceptional leader.

For additional information, please contact Mitch Henry, Chair of the Iowa Unity Coalition, at (515) 865-4084 or mitchhenry1957@gmail.com.