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<p>Pat Hynes is the current Lyons Township Assessor since 2021 and has 30&nbsp;&nbsp;years of experience&nbsp;in the property tax industry. He spent two decades at the Cook County Assessor's Office and knows first hand how to make the office more accurate and fair for everyone. </p>

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<p>Why are our property tax assements so high?</p>

<p>Fritz Kaegi lowered his own property tax assessment!</p>

<p>Two identical properties, two different neighborhoods, two different assessments...</p>

<p>Joined by Thornton Township Assessor Cassandra Elston in Harvey, Illinois.<br></p>

<p>It is time for new leadership in the Cook County Assessor's office.</p>

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<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">CHICAGO, IL — Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced his endorsement of Pat Hynes for Cook County Assessor, citing Hynes’ commitment to <strong>restoring integrity, fairness, and accuracy</strong> to Cook County’s property tax system.</span></p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">“The property tax system affects every single one of us, from homeowners to small businesses,” said Attorney General Raoul. “Cook County desperately needs an Assessor who will bring integrity, fairness, and accuracy back to the office. That is why I’m proud to endorse Pat Hynes for Cook County Assessor.”</span></p><p><br></p>

<h4>ENDORSEMENT: Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul</h4>

<p>When input data is incomplete or inaccurate, the results will be too and that’s exactly what’s happening in our assessment district. The assessor’s most basic responsibility is to identify and accurately describe every taxable property.</p><p>The current Assessor, Fritz Kaegi, has failed to meet that standard, and the consequences are clear...</p>

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<h2>PROVIDING ACCURACY</h2>

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<p>As Assessor I will start a first of its kind Department of Economic Development which will be a public facing office that will work with small businesses, neighborhood associations, chamber of commerce, Labor and more.<br></p>

<h2>ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT</h2>

<p> The work we do in property tax assessment field has meaning and directly impacts the <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">quality of life</strong></span> for our taxpayers. Our assessments directly impact the most personal asset most will ever possess...<span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-secondary);">their home</strong></span>.</p>

<h2>RESTORING TRUST</h2>

<p>Today, candidate for Cook County Assessor Pat Hynes stood alongside Cook County taxpayers and small business owners who have fallen victim to Fritz Kaegi’s mismanagement of the property tax system under his watch. Speakers called the current Assessor’s office “broken” and in urgent need of reform after sharing firsthand accounts of their properties being mis-assessed, driving up their taxes and forcing some to lose their business, livelihoods and savings.</p>

<h4>As Property Tax Bills Hit Mailboxes, Taxpayers &amp; Small Business Suffer</h4>

<p>Illinois Speaker of the House&nbsp;Chris&nbsp;Welch&nbsp;and the Proviso Township Democrats today announced their endorsements of Pat Hynes for Cook County Assessor, citing his proven leadership, experience in government, and commitment to restoring fairness and accountability to Cook County’s property tax system. Their support adds to a growing list of elected officials, community leaders, and residents who believe Hynes is the best candidate to bring stability, transparency, and trust back to the Assessor’s Office.</p>

<h4>ENDORSEMENT: Illinois House Speaker - Emanuel "Chris" Welch</h4>

<p>CHICAGO, IL&nbsp; –&nbsp;Former U.S. Congressman Bobby L. Rush today announced his endorsement of Pat Hynes for Cook County Assessor, calling Hynes the proven, steady leader Cook County needs. </p><p>Despite <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/rush-endorse-berrios-opponent/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">endorsing Fritz Kaegi in 2018,</a>&nbsp;Rush underscored that Pat Hynes’ is the best candidate for restoring fairness and accountability to a property tax system that has put an unsustainable burden on many South and West Side homeowners and small businesses.</p>

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<h4>ENDORSEMENT: Former Congressman Bobby Rush</h4>

<p>Two new digital ads highlight how Fritz Kaegi’s failures and double standards have driven higher tax burdens for Cook County taxpayers&nbsp;</p>

<h4>Hynes Campaign Releases New Ads Exposing Kaegi’s Personal Property Tax Break</h4>

<p>Three elected members of the Chicago Board of Education announced today their endorsement of Pat Hynes for Cook County Assessor, citing the severe financial consequences caused by delayed property tax bills and mismanagement in the Assessor’s office.</p>

<h4>Elected Chicago Public School Board Members Endorse Pat Hynes for Cook County Assessor</h4>

<p>Major ad buy highlights Hynes’ record as an accomplished career assessor and volunteer firefighter, while drawing contrast with Fritz Kaegi’s failures.</p>

<h4>Hynes Campaign Launches First Broadcast Ad</h4>

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Election Day: November 3rd, 2026

AFFORDABLE &
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Election Day: November 3rd, 2026

AFFORDABLE &
ACCURATE ASSESSMENTS
for ALL
of Cook County!

Make a plan to vote!

Early In-Person Voting

October 19th -

November 2nd,

2026

Election Day

November 3rd, 2026

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Put in Mail or Drop Off AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

Early Vote & Vote-By-Mail Drop Off Locations

Check Your Registration

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CHECK OUT OUR VIDEOS

High property Tax Assesments

High property Tax Assesments

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Fritz's Home

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The Southland Problem

The Southland Problem

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SOUNDING THE ALARM

ABOUT PAT

Help support our campaign!

Volunteer with our campaign!

- Knock Doors
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And so much more!

Election Day: November 3rd, 2026

AFFORDABLE & ACCURATE ASSESSMENTSfor ALLof Cook County!

Make a plan to vote!

Early In-Person Voting

October 19th -

November 2nd,

2026

Election Day

November 3rd, 2026

Mail-in Voting

Put in Mail or Drop Off AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

Early Vote & Vote-By-Mail Drop Off Locations

Check Your Registration

Election Day Polling Place

CHECK OUT OUR VIDEOS

High property Tax Assesments

High property Tax Assesments

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Fritz's Home

Fritz's Home

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Tale of the Two flaTS

Tale of the Two flaTS

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The Southland Problem

The Southland Problem

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SOUNDING THE ALARM

SOUNDING THE ALARM

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ABOUT PAT

Help support our campaign!

Volunteer with our campaign!- Knock Doors- Make Calls- Send Postcards- Host a Meet & GreetAnd so much more!

AFFORDABLE &
ACCURATE ASSESSMENTS
for ALL
of Cook County!

Volunteer with our campaign!

- Knock Doors
- Make Calls
- Send Postcards
- Host a Meet & Greet

And so much more!