"Champion for food access, equity in agriculture, and community revitalization residing in Chicago."

Representative Sonya Harper has represented the 6th District in the Illinois House of Representatives since 2015. With a background in television journalism for NBC, FOX, and CBS, she transitioned to community activism to address equity gaps in her Chicago community. She founded "Grow Greater Englewood," a non-profit promoting urban agriculture and healthy living. In the legislature, she made history as the first Black chair of the Agriculture & Conservation Committee and has been a lead sponsor on initiatives for urban farming, cannabis social equity, and public safety.

Achievements & Impact

• First Black Chair of the IL House Agriculture & Conservation Committee
• Founder of Grow Greater Englewood
• Championed the Cannabis Regulation & Taxation Act equity components