Cook County Board of Review (Dist. 1)

The Cook County Board of Review is a three-member board, elected from three electoral districts, that hears and decides taxpayer complaints on the assessed value or exempt status of property in Cook County.

Candidates

George A. Cardenas

Incumbent Democrat

“I am running to continue strengthening fairness, professionalism, and equity in Cook County’s property tax system.”

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