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Cook County Board of Review Commissioner, District 1

Unofficial result: Won — George A. Cardenas (Democratic)

Source: results.chicagoelections.gov

What does this office do?

  • Hearing property owners' appeals of their assessed values
  • Deciding whether to lower an assessment
  • Overseeing the board's staff and hearing process

Affects: Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Housing Affordability,

Candidates:

Democratic · Incumbent

George A. Cardenas chairs the Cook County Board of Review and has represented its first district since 2022, after nearly 20 years as Chicago's 12th Ward alderman. He says he will keep property tax appeals fair and transparent and help more taxpayers get direct assistance.

Sources: cookcountyclerkil.gov2