Property Tax Appeal Board
Board and Commission Details
Website
Contact Name
Michael O’Malley
Contact Title
Executive Director
Function
The Board, upon request of citizens or taxing districts, reviews decisions of County Boards of Review, regarding assessment of property for taxation.
Term
6 years or until a successor is appointed and qualified, commencing the 3rd Monday in January
Senate Confirmation
Yes
Party Affiliation
No more than 3 from same political party
Qualifications
5 years experience and training in the field of public finance administration, at least 2 years of which shall be in the field of property appraisal and property tax administration
Compensation
Chairman, $76,666 per annum; Members,$61,827 per annum
Composition
5 appointed by Governor; Governor shall designate Chairperson.
Chair
Designated by Governor with advice and consent of Senate
Authority
35 ILCS 200/7-5
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinion, Dana | 01/18/2027 | 07/25/2016 | Republican | Governor | Member | Sangamon | |
| Freeman, Kevin | 01/20/2025 | 12/01/2003 | Democrat | Governor | Chair | Cook | |
| Buckley, Sarah | 01/20/2025 | 03/13/2020 | Democrat | Governor | Member | Cook | |
| Bilotta, James | 01/15/2029 | 10/28/2011 | Republican | Governor | Member | Will | |
| Steffen, Robert | 01/18/2027 | 04/08/2021 | Democrat | Governor | Member | Cook |