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Rebuilding Public Trust in Cook County's Property Tax System

Episode Summary: In this episode of Devine Intervention, Property Tax attorney Nora Devine and guest Patrick Hynes discuss the challenges faced by Cook County's property tax system and the need to rebuild public trust. They delve into the issues of transparency, accuracy, and accountability in property tax assessment, highlighting the disconnect between market realities and assessed values that erode trust among taxpayers. Hynes shares insights from his experience at both the county and township levels, emphasizing the importance of articulating assessment processes to gain taxpayers' trust. Key Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 02:15 – Challenges in Cook County's Assessment System 04:45 – Role of Township Assessors 08:20 – Data Collection Challenges in Cook County 11:30 – Importance of Field Inspections 14:10 – Staffing Needs for Effective Assessments 17:00 – Triennial vs. Annual Assessments 19:45 – Addressing Sale Chasing and Uniformity 23:00 – Collaboration Between Assessment Entities 27:10 – Enhancing Technology and System Coordination 30:45 – Rebuilding Trust and Predictability 34:20 – Update on Hynes' Campaign and Vision About the Show: Devine Intervention sheds light on property tax issues in Illinois, offering valuable insights and discussions on assessment challenges, fairness, and transparency in the system. Join Nora Devine and expert guests as they navigate the complexities of property taxes in Cook County. #PropertyTax #CookCounty #AssessmentSystem #TaxReform #Transparency