Pat Hynes
Cook County Assessor, on the Chicago ballot November 3, 2026. Party: Democratic.
Campaign site (assessorhynes.com)
Running on
Campaigns on making property assessments more accurate, equitable, and transparent, saying too many residents have found the system confusing and unfair. He emphasizes correcting the property tax rolls, including capturing new construction so existing homeowners do not absorb taxes that new properties should pay. He defeated two-term incumbent Fritz Kaegi in the March primary.
Background
Lyons Township Assessor since 2021 with about 30 years in the property tax field, including 20 years as an appraiser in the Cook County Assessor's Office.
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