Burke's breaks: Embattled alderman got tax cuts on home, office just by asking

[TexasTowelie]

Ald. Edward M. Burke — who’s in the re-election fight of his life as he faces a criminal charge that he tried to extort a fast-food franchise owner — got property tax breaks on his house and political offices that saved him nearly 6 percent of what he otherwise would have had to pay last year.

How did he do it? Just by asking.

Then-Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios responded by cutting the value his staff had placed on the alderman’s Southwest Side home and 14th Ward offices, saving Burke nearly $1,511.58 in taxes last year, records show.

Burke will see more savings this summer when the next property tax bills are calculated and mailed to Cook County property owners.

Read more: https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/edward-burke-property-tax-breaks-assessments-joe-berrios-fritz-kaegi-cook-county-assessor/

[WhiteTara]

1. It's amazing that someone would stoop for such a small sum

of money. He saved $1500 a year. wow.

But that begs the question, can I call my assessor and have them lower my bill, just for asking?