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Latest updates from the campaign:
What have I been up to lately?
I've been working hard on the website and campaign materials. I am planning a campaign Kickoff event for early February at Kettlestrings Tavern.
I've been spending a lot of time meeting with folks. I've met with all of the sitting village board members, and have a few of the candidates left to meet with. I've also met with a wide range of community members to get their take on the issues. If you'd like to meet with me, you can find a time here: Calendar Signup. Once you schedule I'll reach out and work out the details.
I've designed and ordered my yard signs. I am not sure these will be all that useable until the ground thaws, but put if you put in an order now, you'll be ready for the Spring.
I've also been exploring video content. I've recorded videos of my 'tax explainer' series, and will be looking to add many more videos in the next month. I think it's a great way to connect with folks, and they've been well received.
Get your Yard Signs!
You can order your Yard Signs here: Yard Signs signup
My assessment went up 30%, why didn’t my taxes go up the same amount?
Oak Park recently had a property tax reassessment where the average property increased in assessed value about 30%, but most people’s property taxes stayed the same, or only increased slightly. How does that work?
This is the third in my series of Oak Park property tax explainers.A short video primer on where your local property taxes go.
You'll be surprised!
Where your property taxes go
In the last installment we talked about the various taxing bodies in Oak Park, and what they did. In this installment we dive into the details to get an idea of how each local governmental unit impacts your tax bill.
An Introduction to Property Taxes in Oak Park
Learn about the various taxing bodies in Oak Park, I wrote this article as part of a six part explainer series on Oak Park property taxes. It's an excellent example of my data driven approach to Oak Park issues, and my commitment to education and transparency.
We've done it!
Thanks to all the dedicated Volunteers, we successfully collected over 900 signatures for my candidacy and filed the paperwork. I am now officially a candidate.