Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy

Rita Jefferson

Media Mentions

Injustice Watch: Property-Tax Foreclosure Reform Gets Put Off by Illinois LegislatorsNewsweek: Florida Wants to Cut Property Taxes—But California Has a WarningAudio: ITEP’s Rita Jefferson Talks Property Tax Reform with KKFI-FM in Kansas CityCrain’s Chicago Business: Cook County’s Property System is Complex and Burdensome. Here’s How It Can Be Fixed.Route 50: States, Cities Consider ‘Mansion Taxes’ to Fund Affordable HousingEducation Week: A State Considers a Future in Which Schools Can’t Rely on Property Taxes

Rita is a Local Policy Analyst who focuses on equity and fairness. Prior to joining ITEP, Rita worked for the Cook County Treasurer’s Office on research related to property taxation, tax collection, and municipal debt. She has also worked on issues including fines and fees, state block grants, and homelessness prevention.

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