Representative Debbie Meyers-Martin

Debbie Meyers-Martin is a Democratic state representative serving the 38th District of Illinois, a position she has held since January 2019. Born and raised in Chicago, she currently resides in the Village of Olympia Fields in the Southland region of Illinois, where she has lived for over 40 years. She is a mother of two daughters and describes herself as a humanitarian committed to serving the people of Illinois with special attention to her district constituents, which number approximately 109,000 across eight municipalities.

Her district encompasses all or portions of Frankfort, Tinley Park, Oak Forest, Olympia Fields, Matteson, Richton Park, Hazel Crest, and Country Club Hills.

Education

Meyers-Martin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Illinois Chicago *. She is a proud member of the *Teamsters Union Local 916 and Joint Council 25, as well as a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Epsilon Nu Sigma Chapter.

Political Experience and Positions

Meyers-Martin brings over 20 years of commendable achievement to her role as state representative. Her prior experience includes serving as village president and trustee of Olympia Fields and as president of the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association. She has also worked as a community affairs marketing specialist for the Illinois State Treasurer.

Within the Illinois House of Representatives, she serves on five legislative committees:

• Appropriations – Higher Education
• Consumer Protection
• Mental Health & Addiction
• Transportation – Roads and Bridges
• Appropriations – General Services

As a member of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus *, she has been designated as the Liaison to all African-American Mayors in Illinois. She is also an active member of the *Democratic Women's Caucus and the *Conference of Women Legislators *.