Patrick Hynes –

On this week’s Hibernian Radio, Paddy Houlihan speaks with Patrick Hynes, candidate for Cook County Assessor, about growing concerns surrounding property assessments and rising tax bills across Cook County. Hynes explains how the assessor’s office is responsible for fairly distributing the county’s property tax burden and why inaccurate data, missing parcel records, and unstable assessment practices have resulted in sharp increases for many homeowners, particularly on the South and West Sides. He points to a documented gap of hundreds of millions of dollars in property records and criticizes an over reliance on software without sufficient field verification. The discussion focuses on the real world consequences of unpredictable assessments, including financial strain on homeowners, reduced construction activity, and broader economic instability. Hynes outlines the need for cleaner data, more field staff, improved transparency, and better communication so taxpayers understand assessment changes before they occur. He also advocates for clearer assessment modeling to provide predictability for large development projects. Hynes concludes by outlining his campaign priorities and encouraging listeners to vote in the March 17 election.

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