Press on Jay Paul Deratany

What the press has said about Jay

“Jay Paul Deratany, a Chicago lawyer and political novice, can bring springtime to our tax nightmares.”

- Laura Washington, January, 28, 2008

“The need for more transparency in the [Tax] board’s work is why we’re endorsing political newcomer Jay Paul Deratany….Citing Nelson Mandela as his personal hero, he built a reputation as a civic-minded attorney who has done pro bono work for children and adults with mental disabilities, the homeless, and people with HIV/AIDS. You might say that does not seem like the best background for an agency steeped in the arcana of property tax assessments. On the contrary, Claypool argues, “You really want someone who is a very good attorney. The [Tax] board ought to have rules and opinions based on evidence and not politics.”

- Sun Times Endorsement, January 28, 2008

“The Tribune endorses Deratany with the conviction that he…will put property owners ahead of lawyers who make a living beforethe tax appeals board….Make way for Jay Paul Deratany.”

- Chicago Tribune Endorsement, January 20, 2008

“Openly gay Jay Paul Deratany is mounting a spirited campaign against one of the longtime powers of the Cook County Democratic machine, Joseph Berrios, and he just might win. Deratany pledges that he’ll make property tax assessments fairer for everyone by ending special favors granted to well-connected property owners. We strongly urge voters to look for No. 67 on their ballots and support Deratany for the Board of Review.”

- Chicago Free Press Endorsement, February 5, 2008

Recent Press Coverage

” ‘In that same spirit as Mike Quigley, I’d like to ask for your support in this office,’ said attorney Jay Paul Deratany.” - Chicago Tribune, April 5, 2009

Wide-open race to succeed Quigley on County Board - Greg Hinz Blog, Crain’s Chicago Business

Forum Showcases Five Potential Quigley Replacements - ProgressIllinois.com