Rep. Carol Ammons
(D-Urbana)
103rd District
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Springfield Office:
243-E Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 558-1009
District Office:
300 S. Broadway
Suite 154A
Urbana, IL 61820
(217) 531-1660
(217) 666-7521 FAX
Bills & Committees
Biography
State Representative Carol Ammons is serving her fourth term representing the 103rd District. Rep. Ammons is a career activist fighting for equality and justice. She is the first African-American woman elected to the 103rd District and is now the voice and advocate of her constituents in Champaign-Urbana. While in office, Representative Ammons has dedicated her time and energy toward helping her district and the state through public service.
Bridging the gap between grassroots activism and elected office, Rep Ammons is an experienced, independent Democrat who is effectively working for the citizens of Champaign-Urbana. She has a combined fifteen years of service in elected office, at the county, city, and state levels. Carol serves as Chairperson of the House Democratic Conference making her part of the Speaker’s leadership team. Additionally, Leader Ammons sits on the committee for Higher Education, Counties & Townships, Appropriations-Higher Education, Energy & Environment, Ethics & Elections, and the Committee for Economic Opportunity & Equity.
Leader Ammons remains a crucial policymaker within the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus has served as both secretary and treasurer, she previously served as Vice-Chair of the Illinois House Democratic Women’s Caucus, is the Co-Chair of the Illinois House Progressive Caucus, and is a member of the Asian American Caucus. Leader Ammons also sat on the Illinois State Supreme Court Commission for Pretrial Practice Reform and the subsequent implementation task force. Carol was awarded the 2019 National Shining Star Award from the National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women (N.O.B.E.L), she has a 100% rating with the Illinois Environmental Council, and lastly, Carol Ammons is both an EDGAR fellow (Institute of Government & Public Affairs, University of Illinois) and a BILLD fellow (The Council of State Governments, Midwestern Office).
As an activist turned lawmaker, Leader Ammons is laser-focused on cultivating the crucial relationship between community organizers and the state legislature. She knows that in order to achieve equality, lawmakers and activists must align their goals, policies, and actions.
Ammons’ Clean Slate Act Signed Into Law
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The “clean slate” bill signed into law on Friday will expand housing, employment and education opportunities for Illinoisans, thanks to legislation headed by state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana. The legislation creates an automatic sealing process for thousands of non-violent arrest records, which will automatically seal many minor criminal records, ensuring these records are accessible only to law enforcement, prosecutors and sensitive employers, such as daycares and schools.
Ammons Celebrates New Funding for Local Parks
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, is celebrating over $1 million in grants to improve two parks in the 103rd, as part of a $36 million grant package announced earlier this morning from the Illinois Department of Resources and Governor Pritzker.
Ammons Supported Legislation Addressing Rising Energy Costs Signed Into Law
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A new law signed on Thursday will provide Illinoisans immediate and long-term utility bill relief by bringing down energy costs, thanks to legislation supported by state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana.
Ammons-Backed Law Delivers Major Investment in Affordable Transit for Downstate Communities
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Nearly $150 million in new funding for downstate communities will expand access to affordable, reliable public transit options in Central Illinois under a major transportation reform law passed by state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana.
Ammons-Backed Protections of Due Process Rights from Trump Raids Signed Into Law
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Locations where everyone should feel safe will be better protected from warrantless immigration raids under a new law backed by state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, expanding due process protections for all people at hospitals, daycares, courthouses and college campuses.
Ammons Announces More than $400 Million in Medical Debt Erased Since Launch of Medical Debt Relief Program
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Medical Debt Relief Program, made possible by this year’s budget and supported by state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, has erased nearly $430 million in medical debt for working-class Illinoisans for pennies on the dollar.
Ammons Advances Bills Prioritizing Accessibility and Affordability
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Accessibility and affordability were the goals during fall session for state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, which was accomplished with her support on a series of legislation that will uplift Illinoisans locally and statewide.
Ammons Condemns Federal Refusal to Fund SNAP
URBANA, Ill. – In the last week of fall veto session, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D- Champaign, supported a resolution condemning the cut of SNAP benefits beginning on November 1. Ammons participated in a press conference Thursday morning, highlighting the Trump Administration’s refusal to allocate food assistance for low and modest-income families, though funds are readily available.
Ammons-Backed Energy Bill Passes
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, is proud to support legislation which seeks to lower energy costs by investing in clean energy capture, battery storage, and energy efficiency programs. Chair of the Energy & Environment Committee, Ammons has led repetitive efforts in the last few years to push for utility bill assistance for modest and low-income families.
Friday: Ammons Hosts Emergency SNAP Briefing with Faraci
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – In response to the Trump administration threatening SNAP benefits for more than 360,000 Illinoisans, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, is hosting an emergency briefing this Friday with state Sen. Paul Faraci, D-Champaign, for residents to learn more about the federal cuts taking effect in November.