In these difficult economic times, government has to do more with less so this revenue is critical to County operations.”Īt a news conference, President Preckwinkle and Sheriff Dart launched the County’s Cigarette Tax Reward Program, one facet of their offices’ collaborative efforts. “I want to thank Sheriff Dart for his willingness to collaborate us and helping strengthen fiscal responsibility in County government. “We are taking every step we can to increase public safety and maximize the revenue we need to provide high-quality services that the people of Cook County depend on,” said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. Just a few days ago, investigators confiscated 2,471 unstamped cigarettes in a single seizure with an assessed value of $61,775. In the second week, investigators wrote 49 citations that had an assessed value of $187,225 in fines. They also confiscated 1,199 cigarette packs, 307 loose cigarettes, which were being sold illegally.
In the first week of collaboration (9/12 – 9/16), investigators wrote 71 citations that had an assessed value of $166,550 in fines. To date, investigators have confiscated an assessed value of more than $353,000 in illegal cigarettes. Investigators can conduct investigations quicker per location, eliminate unnecessary dialogue, ensure public safety of everyone involved, and provide a professional environment for the retailers being investigated. Since their collaboration was launched earlier this month, the Department of Revenue has increased the number of Investigation officers and has worked in close cooperation with the Sheriff’s office to ensure further compliance by Tobacco product retailers throughout the County. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart today to announce their offices’ joint efforts to crack down on business and individuals who want to skirt the Cook County Tobacco Ordinance requiring retailers and individuals to pay the cigarette tax.
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