MUNICIPAL ID CAMPAIGN

We Are All El Paso

prevents many El Paso County residents from having equal County, Municipal ID campaign calls for establishing a city government-issued ID to enable these residents to receive federal relief resources, especially with a lingering COVID-19 pandemic, as well as to access other services, like opening a bank account, registering for schools, applying for the DACA program, and accessing healthcare services such as testing and vaccinations against COVID-19. Moreover, the municipal ID would provide established, a municipal ID program will provide immediate solutions to these issues for 50,000-70,000 El Paso County residents.

The BNHR led several actions this year to continue pressing for the Municipal ID Program. On April 19, in collaboration with multiple advocates, BNHR held a press conference to present petitions and testimonials to the City of El Paso from residents supporting the Municipal ID program. On July 26, during the public comment section of the city council meeting, the BNHR presented arguments in favor of passing a resolution to create and fund the program, followed by a press conference outside of El Paso City Hall to inform the public about the importance of a municipal ID and encourage them to press their representatives to vote in favor of making it a reality for all El Pasoans.