Toni Preckwinkle
Democratic · IL · President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners
Toni Preckwinkle has led the Cook County Board of Commissioners since 2010 and also heads the Forest Preserves of Cook County. She represented Chicago's 4th Ward for 19 years.
Where Toni Preckwinkle stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (2 records), Government Efficiency (5 records), Public Safety and Crime Control (2 records),
Mixed record
Government Spending Reduction (2 support · 8 oppose)
Campaign finance information not available
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 2 support
Preckwinkle announced completion of Cook County's first ARPA-funded public electric-vehicle charging installation at the Cicero Public Library, with the county covering hardware, construction, networking, and warranty costs.
April 21, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: cookcountyil.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Preckwinkle announced completion of Cook County's largest on-site solar installation at the Skokie Courthouse as part of the county's clean-energy expansion.
April 7, 2026Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: cookcountyil.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 5 support
Preckwinkle reopened and expanded Cook County's Property Tax Bridge Fund to offer up to $300 million in no-interest loans to schools, libraries, parks, fire districts, municipalities, and other governments affected by delayed tax bills.
June 9, 2026Supports Government Efficiency
Source: cookcountyil.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Preckwinkle's FY2026 preliminary forecast documented three bond-rating upgrades, more than $1 billion in pandemic-era preliminary gaps closed, increased reserves, and balanced budgets without resident tax increases.
June 18, 2025Supports Government Efficiency
Source: cookcountyil.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Preckwinkle launched a community survey and events to help decide which of more than 70 Cook County ARPA programs—including medical-debt relief, guaranteed income, and violence prevention—should continue after federal funding ends.
August 2, 2024Supports Government Efficiency
Source: cookcountyil.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Preckwinkle initiated a $2 million Justice Reinvestment Initiative to analyze criminal-justice and community-safety spending and redirect identified savings to evidence-based community services.
October 30, 2023Supports Government Efficiency
Source: cookcountyil.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Preckwinkle introduced performance-based management and budgeting requiring county agencies to define measurable goals and report performance quarterly.
January 19, 2011Supports Government Efficiency
Source: cookcountyil.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 2 support · 8 oppose
Preckwinkle's administration launched a third phase of Cook County's down-payment assistance program with a $2 million allocation after earlier phases assisted more than 700 home purchases.
June 22, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: cookcountyil.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Preckwinkle announced $20 million for community violence intervention, including $5 million already awarded to community organizations and $15 million opened for 2026 services.
June 17, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: cookcountyil.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Under Preckwinkle, Cook County approved more than $13.5 million in June 2026 design, bridge-rehabilitation, and road-resurfacing contracts across suburban Cook County.
June 11, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: cookcountyil.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Preckwinkle reopened and expanded Cook County's Property Tax Bridge Fund to offer up to $300 million in no-interest loans to schools, libraries, parks, fire districts, municipalities, and other governments affected by delayed tax bills.
June 9, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: cookcountyil.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Preckwinkle announced completion of Cook County's first ARPA-funded public electric-vehicle charging installation at the Cicero Public Library, with the county covering hardware, construction, networking, and warranty costs.
April 21, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: cookcountyil.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Preckwinkle and the Cook County Board invested $19.9 million in food access, rental assistance, homelessness prevention, and emergency shelter services, including $10 million for the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
March 11, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: cookcountyil.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Preckwinkle's FY2026 preliminary forecast documented three bond-rating upgrades, more than $1 billion in pandemic-era preliminary gaps closed, increased reserves, and balanced budgets without resident tax increases.
June 18, 2025Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: cookcountyil.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Preckwinkle initiated a $2 million Justice Reinvestment Initiative to analyze criminal-justice and community-safety spending and redirect identified savings to evidence-based community services.
October 30, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: cookcountyil.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Preckwinkle launched the $5 million Starting Block Grant initiative to build the operating capacity and infrastructure of small community-based nonprofit organizations.
July 26, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: cookcountyil.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Preckwinkle introduced performance-based management and budgeting requiring county agencies to define measurable goals and report performance quarterly.
January 19, 2011Supports Government Spending Reduction
Source: cookcountyil.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 2 support
Preckwinkle announced $20 million for community violence intervention, including $5 million already awarded to community organizations and $15 million opened for 2026 services.
June 17, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: cookcountyil.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Preckwinkle initiated a $2 million Justice Reinvestment Initiative to analyze criminal-justice and community-safety spending and redirect identified savings to evidence-based community services.
October 30, 2023Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: cookcountyil.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 2 support
Preckwinkle's administration launched a third phase of Cook County's down-payment assistance program with a $2 million allocation after earlier phases assisted more than 700 home purchases.
June 22, 2026Supports Housing Affordability
Source: cookcountyil.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Preckwinkle and the Cook County Board invested $19.9 million in food access, rental assistance, homelessness prevention, and emergency shelter services, including $10 million for the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
March 11, 2026Supports Housing Affordability
Source: cookcountyil.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 3 support
Preckwinkle and the Cook County Board invested $19.9 million in food access, rental assistance, homelessness prevention, and emergency shelter services, including $10 million for the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
March 11, 2026Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: cookcountyil.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Preckwinkle launched a community survey and events to help decide which of more than 70 Cook County ARPA programs—including medical-debt relief, guaranteed income, and violence prevention—should continue after federal funding ends.
August 2, 2024Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: cookcountyil.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Preckwinkle launched the $5 million Starting Block Grant initiative to build the operating capacity and infrastructure of small community-based nonprofit organizations.
July 26, 2023Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: cookcountyil.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 3 support
Under Preckwinkle, Cook County approved more than $13.5 million in June 2026 design, bridge-rehabilitation, and road-resurfacing contracts across suburban Cook County.
June 11, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: cookcountyil.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Preckwinkle announced completion of Cook County's first ARPA-funded public electric-vehicle charging installation at the Cicero Public Library, with the county covering hardware, construction, networking, and warranty costs.
April 21, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: cookcountyil.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Preckwinkle announced completion of Cook County's largest on-site solar installation at the Skokie Courthouse as part of the county's clean-energy expansion.
April 7, 2026Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: cookcountyil.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Race Toni Preckwinkle is in:
- President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners · November 3, 2026 · Cook County, Illinois · incumbent
Profile last researched August 7, 2026.