David Woodruff
Johnson County Supervisor - District 1
Johnson County belongs to all of us. It is time to elect leaders who truly listen and champion the priorities that matter most to families.
For me, that means clean water, child care solutions, mental health care that works, safe neighborhoods, and housing we can afford.
About David woodruff
A small business owner with a commitment to public service, David Woodruff doesn’t just talk about progress—he drives it.
Serving on the Agricultural Association Board, as a Climate Ambassador, and as President of Friends of Historic Preservation, David’s leadership in Johnson County is defined by hands-on action.
Together with his wife, Lea, David Woodruff works to see that Johnson County continues to be a great place to work, play, and build a life for every family.
David Woodruff
Johnson County Supervisor
Safe Drinking Water
Water quality must be the priority. Today, it’s a public health crisis linked to rising cancer rates. I suggest the creation of the Eastern Iowa Water Coalition of Counties to tackle water contaminates and work to ensuring the water flowing in our rivers, into our lakes, and out of our faucets is safe for every family.
Childcare Parents Can Afford
Childcare is the number one expense today for so many families. I am committed to doubling down on the Child Care Wage Enhancement Program to expand child care options without increasing costs for parents.
Expand Mental Healthcare Providers
To improve Johnson County’s mental health landscape, we must increase the number of available providers locally. When someone feels the need to seek care, a too-long wait period can be detrimental. It’s also important that we better bridge the gap between “crisis management” and “long-term stability.” While the county has GuideLink and NAMI, the next step is evolving from a reactive system to a proactive, integrated one.
Term Limits
Public service should be a temporary commitment to the community, not a lifelong retirement plan. I am advocating for a 12-year term limit to ensure fresh ideas and new perspectives remain at the heart of our government, preventing the concentration of power and increasing accountability.
Protecting Our People
While border states manage their own challenges, this administration is sending masked federal agents into Johnson County Iowa and targeting our neighbors. We need local plan to protect our people from federal overreach and ensure our immigrant communities feel secure at their jobs and in their own homes.
Build Bridges with Des Moines
Johnson County continues to shoulder the burden of state-level overreach. I will focus on building bridges with opposing parties to ensure our voices are heard and our local autonomy is respected by the state legislature.