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IL — Mayor Johnson’s budget director got five years of illegal homeowner tax breaks

Cook County’s assessor gave a South Loop condo exemption to Annette Guzman even though she listed it as an investment and hasn’t lived there since 2019. They’re now scrambling to claw back a sliver of what she saved.

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Brandon Johnson's budget director got illegal property tax breaks for five years

Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi saved Annette Guzman more than $3,400 by giving her homeowner exemptions on a condo she hasn't lived in since 2019. After questions by the Sun-Times, Kaegi ordered Guzman to repay some of the wrongful tax breaks — but not all.

Chicago Sun-Times
Mar 20 at 11:03amconnection
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Why it matters:

This isn’t a paperwork oops — it’s insiders using public office to shave their own bills while regular homeowners foot the rest. The assessor only demanded partial repayment and waived interest, so accountability looks optional.

#Chicago #Corruption #PropertyTaxes

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Key figures:
Brandon Johnson, Mayor of Chicago, connected by office to the budget director
Fritz Kaegi, Cook County Assessor, canceled the exemption and ordered partial repayment