Straight Up Chicago Investor Episode 436: Important Elections for Every Chicago Investors & the NBOA PAC Fundraiser with Rahm Emanuel
Mar 3, 2026
A rundown of upcoming March, November, and February elections that shape property policy and taxes. A look at which offices matter most to investors, from assessor to mayoral and state races. Discussion of school board influence on property taxes and recent PAC endorsements. Details about a March 11 fundraiser featuring Rahm Emanuel and why investor involvement and fundraising matter.
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Three Election Cycles That Decide Property Policy
- Chicago investors face three key election moments: March primaries, November statewide ballots, and next February's Chicago mayoral and aldermanic races.
- These cycles collectively decide offices like Cook County Assessor, Board President, governor, and 50 aldermen, which shape property policy.
Back NBOA PAC's March Endorsements
- Support endorsed March primary candidates who align with investor priorities: back Patrick Hines for Cook County Assessor and Brendan Reilly for Cook County Board President.
- These endorsements aim to replace incumbents Fritz Kaegi and Tony Preckwinkle.
Evening With Rahm Emanuel March 11
- The PAC is hosting An Evening with Rahm Emanuel on March 11 at Ravenswood Event Center from 5:30–7:30 PM.
- Hosts describe Rahm's mayoral years as a 'golden age' for real estate with rules that benefited investors.