Assistant Majority Leader Kevin de León is proud to announce his choice for the California State Legislature “Woman of the Year”, Mount Washington Association Past-President and current 1st Vice President, Carol Jacques.

The California State Assembly hosts the Woman of the Year ceremony annually to recognize outstanding women who have made significant contributions to communities across California

Once an uprooted resident, “Una desterrada” of Chavez Ravine, Carol is now a powerful community voice for Los Angeles. Carol retired from Los Angeles County, in 2002, after 33 years of service. At retirement, she was the head of the Civil Service Advocacy Unit of the Probation Department. During her Career with the county, Carol was a founding member and co-chair of the Los Angeles County Health Alliance, a Founding member and the first elected woman president of Los Angeles County Chicano Employees’ Association.

Carol was a former president and is the current Vice President of the city of Los Angeles’ El Pueblo Historic Monument Board of Commissioners. The 44-acre Historic site is the home to the world-famous Olvera Street, several museums and over 10,000 historical artifacts that attract over two million visitors a year. Carol is also a member of the Advisory Board of the East LA Community Corporation, a group that advocates for affordable housing.

Her community involvement also includes being the Curator of the “Wish You Were Here” art show at the Bamboo Lane Gallery, in China Town as well the “Los Angels 2000” Latino Art Show presented at the Olvera Street Art Gallery for the Democratic Party National Convention of 2000. She's been a Board Member for the Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council, President of the Mount Washington Association and past chair and member of the board of directors of the Art in the Park program in Los Angeles.

Carol resides in the Los Angeles community of Mount Washington with her husband Bill Rumble. She has three adult children.

“It is a great honor to announce Carol Jacques as my choice for the California Legislature’s Woman of the Year. Carol is a stellar and inspiring individual who has been a true voice for our community and I am proud to name her Woman of the Year,” Assemblyman de León said.