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22 years handling property appeals in the nation's second-largest jurisdiction, I have the experience to make the Cook County Assessor's Office a more efficient, customer-friendly place for homeowners. As Cook County Assessor, I will:
It was promised by the current Assessor that this ordinance would bring transparency and
simplicity to the property tax system. Instead, it has resulted in an unfair and
confusing methodology that has caused undue hardship on residential property owners.
I will ensure that the ordinance is studied thoroughly by a blue-ribbon panel and
determine necessary changes. This study will include a "consequences" section so that
the Cook County Board of Commissioners understands the potential effect of the ordinance.
Residential homeowners are being unfairly hit with tremendous fair market value increases
by the current Assessor during the most serious economic decline in decades. Transparency
is key to understanding your assessment notice. My office will make sure that properties
are fairly assessed, and that assessment notices can be read with clarity.
Cook County is losing millions of dollars because some properties are assessed as vacant land,
yet there are homes being built on some of these properties. Through the use of a new
computerized system, we will be able to review every parcel using aerial photographs.
These pictures could be compared to assessment records and used to verify vacant land parcels.
As Assessor, I will also improve communication between my office and township assessors, as well
as the City of Chicago, to make sure that building permits are submitted to my office in a
timely fashion. This will help ensure that assessments are accurate.
As a customer, you will be treated with the respect you deserve. I will make sure that phones are answered promptly, messages are returned, and that the office is open on several Saturdays each year during tax calendar "crunch time." This will allow working families to have time to visit the office without having to take time off from their jobs.
I will also keep suburban offices open so homeowners don't have to travel to Chicago.
Finally, I will rely on human resources more effectively than any previous assessor. Homeowner counselors will be available to help serve you on a one-on-one basis so that you, as a property owner, understand what your options are.
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