About Rep. Carolyn B. Jackson and about this newsletter

I am grateful to serve as your state representative at the Indiana General Assembly. As a district, it’s critically important that we all stay informed and involved with what’s happening in our community and throughout Indiana.

Here’s what to expect with my newsletter updates:

Updates from our district
News from the Statehouse
Information on programs and events

I promise I won’t spam your inbox, and this newsletter will always be free (no premium/paid setting). I want my office to serve as a helpful resource for you, whether that be assisting you with problems you’re facing or collecting your input on pending legislation.

If you are a constituent seeking help or looking to provide input, please email h1@iga.in.gov.

If you are a member of the media seeking comment from me, please email ihdcpress@iga.in.gov.

Sincerely,

Carolyn B. Jackson

About Rep. Jackson:

State Representative Carolyn B. Jackson represents Indiana House District 1 in the General Assembly. She was first elected to the Indiana House of Representatives on Nov. 6, 2018.

Jackson serves as Assistant Democratic Whip for the Indiana House Democrats. She is also a member of the Environmental Affairs Committee; the Family, Children and Human Affairs Committee; and the Natural Resources Committee.

On Nov. 20, 2018, Rep. Jackson was named chaplain of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus.

While working on her master's degree, she interned with the Cole County Juvenile Attention Center as a juvenile officer. Her main focus in that position was to protect the rights of children. As a practicing sociologist and counselor, Jackson pursued a career with the Cook County Adult Probation Department retiring with 30 years of service.

Jackson is a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She and her husband Eric have two sons, Eric II and Thomas.

Carolyn has always been a strong advocate for volunteerism.

Carolyn was a former adult probation officer and supervisor, past president of the board of directors for the Community Center Development Corporation (Ophelia Steen Family and Health Services Center) and Hammond Library Advisory Board.

She is currently affiliated with the Hammond Branch of the NAACP, Northwest Indiana League of Women Voters Calumet Area, Hammond High Parent/Teachers Advisory Board and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

In her spare time, Jackson enjoys her favorite activities: downhill skiing, golfing, gardening and traveling.

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State Representative Carolyn B. Jackson represents Indiana House District 1. She is a member of the Elections Committee; the Environmental Affairs Committee; the Family, Children and Human Affairs Committee; and the Natural Resources Committee.

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State Representative Carolyn B. Jackson represents Indiana House District 1. She is also a member of the Environmental Affairs Committee; the Family, Children and Human Affairs Committee; and the Natural Resources Committee.