Biography Senator Ellie Kinnaird is in her sixth term in the North Carolina Senate. Ellie has been involved in civic and community activities since joining the League of Women Voters in 1964. She has been active in politics since 1987 when she was elected as Mayor of Carrboro and served four terms as a popular leader for the environment, arts, downtown vitalization and neighborhood restoration. Ellie went to the Senate as an advocate for the environment, education, social justice and campaign finance reform. Ellie is the mother of three sons and a grandmother of two lovely granddaughters and a grandson. She was a legal services lawyer and is now in private practice. EDUCATION: Carleton College, BA UNC at Chapel Hill, Masters in Music NCCU, J. D. SENATE COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS (2007 SESSION): Co-Chair, Senate Appropriations on Justice and Public Safety Co-Chair, State Senate Mental Health/Youth Services Vice-Chair, Agriculture/Environment/Natural Resources Appropriations/Base Budget Finance Health Care Judiciary I (Civil) Rules and Operations of the Senate SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS: 2001-2002 Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus Environmental Review Commission 2003 Session Joint Legislative Commission on Governmental Operations 2003 Joint Legislative Correction and Crime Control Commission 2003 Session Interagency Council for Coordinating Homeless Program 05-Apr-05 Advisory Committee on Family-Centered Services 30-Jun-05 Co-Chair Legislative Study Commission on Children and Youth 30-Aug-03 Gov. Advocacy Council Children and Youth 30-Jun-05 Energy Policy Council 31-Jan-03 AWARDS: 2003 NC Council of Churches - Faith Active in Public Life Award 2003 Fifty Who Made a Difference - WCHL 2002 Appreciation for Neighborhood Help - Lloyd Street Neighborhood Association 2002 Legislator of the Year Award - Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Coalition of N.C. 2002 NC Prevention Performance Award for Legislator Excellence - N.C. Prevention Partners 2002 Gwyneth B. Davis Award - N.C. Association of Women Attorneys 2002 Achievement Award - North Carolina Solar Energy Association 2001 Public Official Award - National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty 2001 Friend of Education Award - Chapel Hill/Carrboro Association of Educators 2001 Legislator of the Year - North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers 2001 Public Service Award - Child Care Services Association 2000 Defender of Justice Award - N.C. Justice and Community Development Center 2000 Community Outstanding Volunteer Service Award - Neighbors United 2000 Advocate for the Poor North Carolina Justice Center 1999 The Rehab Distinguished Service Award - Go Ye School, Inc 1997 Clifton E. Johnson Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Legal Profession - North Carolina Central University School of Law 1996 Appreciation Award - A Mission In Excellence 1996 Floyd T. McKissick Award - North Carolina Central University School of Law 1991 Sierra Club Outstanding Achievement Paid for by Ellie Kinnaird for Senate • PO Box 668, Carrboro, NC 27510 • 919-929-1607 •