V Fixmer-Oraiz

Eye of the storm These last few weeks of the primary election have been much like an intense storm--fast-paced, relentless, and full of debris that may threaten our vision or even place us in harm's way. I have tried my best to stay focused and clear, to keep my gaze fixed on the brightest imaginable horizon of our shared future in Johnson County. And here we are. One day before June 2nd, 2026. I have spoken to thousands of residents in District 4, whether in-person at the Iowa City Farmer's...

This election season has felt more and more like a national-scale political race. And I mean that in the best ways- Thank you to Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Sarah McBride for their incredible endorsements!!! And in hard ways- the negative responses and accusations flying around have not only been heavy on my heart but also frightening. I received a death threat on my personal cell phone last week and am appreciative to our Sheriff's office for their investigative response and...

Recent headlines have called our attention to Iowa's toxic waterways, an environmental hazard fueling, among other things, the highest cancer rates in the country. At a recent Meet & Greet event, I was asked about our water and what can be done at the local level to improve it. I have over a decade of experience as a watershed planner. And I'll be honest, watershed planning in Iowa is an uphill battle--a fight for our own health and the wellness of our land and all beings on the planet. Call...