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Supervisor of Assessments Helen Kringle honored for 47 years of DuPage County service
Summary
The DuPage County Board recognized Supervisor of Assessments Helen Kringle with a proclamation marking her retirement after 47 years of county service and presented a plaque at the May 27 meeting.
The DuPage County Board on May 27 presented a proclamation and plaque honoring Helen Kringle, who will retire in June 2025 after 47 years of service in the County Assessor’s office.
Chair Deborah A. Conroy read a proclamation summarizing Kringle’s career, noting that Kringle started at the county in 1978 as a clerk typist and held a series of positions culminating in supervisor of assessments. Conroy said Kringle was “instrumental during the conversion of the whole Tyler tax system” and praised her knowledge and stability in the office.
Supervisor of Assessments Helen Kringle accepted the proclamation and told the board she is not a public speaker but said she had been honored to serve: “It has been an honor being a public servant for 47 years. It really truly has,” Kringle said.
Jason Blumenthal, who addressed Kringle’s mentoring and assistance to staff, said Kringle’s role as a mentor was “a key thing” and presented a plaque to mark her retirement.
Ending: The board enacted the proclamation by voice vote; the item was ceremonial and recognized Kringle’s long tenure and institutional knowledge within the County Assessor’s office.
