Chad Jones, Peoria County supervisor of assessments, told the Ways and Means Committee on Aug. 25 that notices for new assessments and publications were being distributed and that the board-review appeal deadline is Sept. 29. Jones said the county is negotiating an intergovernmental agreement to assume assessment duties for Limestone Township after that township’s assessor did not run for re-election.

“I'm working with the Limestone Township supervisor on an intergovernmental agreement, which I hope to bring to this committee next month,” Jones said. He told the committee the township prefers to have someone from the township fill the assessor role but that the county will assume responsibility in the interim; Jones said the township’s attorney provided a draft agreement the previous week.

Jones said he requested the county assume assessment responsibility for a minimum of two years to avoid introducing a new assessor immediately before the 2027 revaluation year. He noted the township may seek a replacement who would serve a typical four-year term after that period.

Why it matters: Assuming assessment duties affects property valuation administration and the workload of the county assessor’s office; it also affects Limestone Township property owners during the 2027 revaluation window.

What’s next: Jones said he expects to present the draft intergovernmental agreement to the Ways and Means Committee at its next meeting. The committee did not take formal action at the Aug. 25 meeting.