Janet Godwin for Johnson County Supervisor, District 2
With decades of leadership experience and deep roots in Johnson County, I’m ready to serve with integrity, accountability, and a commitment to getting the work done.
Committed to listening, collaboration, and practical solutions for our communities.
Thoughtful leadership. Responsible stewardship. A stronger Johnson County.
Hi, I’m Janet.
I’m a mom, a friend, a neighbor, and a longtime Johnson County resident. I’m also an experienced business and community leader, and I’m running for Johnson County Supervisor in District 2.
Johnson County has been my home since 1987. I attended the University of Iowa, raised my two children here with the support of Iowa City public schools, and spent 35 years working at ACT. Along the way, I volunteered on local boards and served on the Iowa City Community School District Board.
Through all of these experiences, I’ve developed a deep respect for this community and a strong belief in what’s possible here. I’m running not for a title or a paycheck, but because I want to do the work that helps Johnson County move forward — thoughtfully, responsibly, and together.
Janet Godwin is a longtime Johnson County resident, community leader, and candidate for Johnson County Supervisor in District 2. She has called Johnson County home since 1987, where she attended the University of Iowa, raised her two children, and spent 35 years working at ACT.
Janet has served on local nonprofit boards and as a member of the Iowa City Community School District Board, gaining firsthand experience governing across multiple communities with diverse needs. She is running to ensure District 2 — including Solon, Hills, Lone Tree, east Iowa City, and rural townships — has a strong, consistent voice at the county level.
Janet brings practical leadership, fiscal responsibility, and a collaborative approach focused on serving the people of Johnson County.
Why Janet?
Johnson County needs supervisors with the experience and temperament to lead in complex, changing environments.
Over the past 35 years, I’ve built skills in leadership, strategic planning, budgeting, change management, and collaboration. At ACT, I worked my way up from an entry-level position to helping lead an organization with a budget comparable in size to Johnson County’s. On the Iowa City School Board, I learned how to govern across multiple communities with diverse perspectives and shared responsibilities.
Most importantly, I’ve learned that effective leadership starts with respect — being present, listening carefully, and working collaboratively, even when decisions are hard. I’m ready to bring those skills to the Board of Supervisors and put them to work for the people and taxpayers of Johnson County.
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