Rep. Carol Ammons
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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
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, Black Caucus Attend The Exchange Ceremony, Spotlighting African & Diaspora Coordination
CHICAGO – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, and the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) participated in the Business Exchange Forum at the Exchange Ceremony: Restoring the Royalty on Thursday, connecting continental African and Diaspora leaders to forge stronger bonds among people of African descent.
Ammons Responds to SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, released the following statement regarding the recent Supreme Court ruling striking down affirmative action in college admissions:
Ammons’ Bills Focused on Human Rights, Environmental Justice, Immigrant Protections now Law
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, is reforming Illinois’ criminal justice system, advocating for the trans community, advancing environmental justice, and defending immigrants with a series of new laws.
Rep. Ammons Hails Balanced Budget, Focus on Education
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, issued the following statement regarding her legislative accomplishments:
Wednesday Blue Room Press Conference: Ford, Ammons to Push for Fully-Funded Public Universities
CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, and state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, will team up with representatives from Illinois public universities for a press conference on Wednesday, May 3 at 10 a.m. in the Capitol Blue Room.
Ammons Celebrates New Tourism Development Funding
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, released the following statement regarding the tourism development grant funds made available to projects throughout the district.
Black Caucus Addresses Shooting at Western Illinois University
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Joint Legislative Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding the deadly shooting at Western Illinois University over the weekend.
Ammons, Slaughter Champion Parole Reform, Promote Equity in Justice System
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, and state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, unveiled their parole reform legislation, equalizing the racial gap in the state’s criminal justice system during a press conference on Tuesday.
Black Caucus to Hold Press Conference Following Governor’s Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The members of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus will discuss their budget priorities at a press conference 15 minutes after the conclusion of the governor’s 12 p.m. budget address in front of the 2nd floor staircase of the Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday, Feb. 15.
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement in Response to Release of Police Body Camera Footage of Killing of Tyre Nichols
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — In response to the release of police body camera footage showing the killing of Tyre Nichols at the hands of five Memphis officers, the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) released the following statement: