Karen A. Yarbrough is the first African American and woman to serve as the Clerk of Cook County. In her capacity as Clerk, Ms. Yarbrough oversees one of the most extensive consolidated Clerk’s offices in the United States. She serves as the Chief Election Authority for suburban Cook County. In December of 2020, under Clerk Yarbrough’s Office assumed all official duties of the former
Fritz Kaegi was elected Cook County Assessor in 2018. He has brought fairness, transparency, and professionalism to the Cook County Assessor’s Office, eliminating the favoritism and corruption of the previous administration. Fritz has worked tirelessly to ensure that property assessments are fair and accurate. Under Fritz’s leadership, Cook County residents can trust that they won’t be forced to pay more than their fair share
Toni Preckwinkle is the 35th president of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, an office she has held since 2010. She is the first Black woman to be elected to the office. A dedicated and effective public servant, President Preckwinkle has worked to transform County government through increased fiscal responsibility, transparency, and improved services. Leveraging more than 30 years of political experience and leadership,
