Assessor Nominee Pat Hynes Wins Primary, Pledges Tax Relief and Business Growth

Pat Hynes won the primary for Assessor nominee, defeating incumbent Fritz Kaegi by promising to make assessments more predictable. In a speech, Hynes stated that his administration would focus on fostering growth and increasing investments in small businesses, affordable housing, and growing the tax base. Toni Preckwinkle was also declared a primary winner.

Hynes' campaign promises of property tax relief and a focus on small business growth could influence local economic policy in Cook County. His plan includes producing fair, predictable, and accurate assessments to support these goals.