Pat Hynes

Taxes / Budget The current Assessor’s office lacks the staffing and resources needed to guarantee accuracy. To fix this, Pat will expand the team of field inspectors, strengthen training for current staff, and reinstate a culture of professionalism. By investing in continuing education and professional certifications for frontline employees, we will align with industry best practices and build a property tax roll that is both credible and fair. Economy As Cook County Assessor, Pat will establish a dedicated Department of Economic Development to strengthen our communities. By bringing together residents, small businesses and industry leaders. Pat will create partnerships that fuel local growth, attract new opportunities and ensure our neighborhoods thrive. Taxes / Budget Cook County’s property tax assessments are built on outdated and error-filled data, leaving taxpayers with little confidence that their bills are fair. Their skepticism is justified but it doesn’t have to be this way. With proven experience, Pat is ready to restore integrity to the system by correcting the property tax rolls and ensuring assessments that the public can trust.