ELECT Maurella

10/15/2026

Will County, it is time.

On Tuesday, November 3, this county decides who holds its money. Every vote matters, and every dollar has a name.

I have lived here 44 years. I raised six kids here. This county is home.

Get out and vote. Vote by mail or at the polls, and make your plan at WillCountyClerk.gov.

Carmen Maurella III for Will County Treasurer. November 3, 2026.

10/13/2026

I am not chasing political interest group money.

Here is why. Groups that make large donations expect laws that benefit their interests. I am not running to owe anyone.

The people I answer to live in Will County. They are my friends and my neighbors. That is who I stand with, and that is who I will work for.

No special interest money. No favors to repay. Just an accountant who answers to the people who pay the bills.

Carmen Maurella III for Will County Treasurer. November 3, 2026.

10/10/2026

Every dollar the county holds can earn.

Illinois law lets the Treasurer invest county funds. It also requires a written investment policy, and the order matters. Safety first. Liquidity second. Return comes third.

I will invest by policy, in the open, and account for every dollar of return.

Carmen Maurella III for Will County Treasurer. November 3, 2026.

10/10/2026

10/07/2026

Have you ever considered how much the calendar matters when handling taxpayer dollars?

Accurate property-tax bills, prompt receipting and recording of payments, and distributing collected funds to local taxing bodies on schedule all support steady, predictable cash flow.

That practical discipline can help reduce the need for avoidable short-term borrowing. When borrowing is necessary, it can carry interest costs that taxpayers ultimately pay. Good financial management means planning ahead, following the schedule, and keeping every dollar properly tracked.

The County Board makes county budget and borrowing decisions. As Treasurer, my responsibility would be collecting, billing, receipting, recording, distributing, safeguarding, prudently investing, and reporting public funds with care and accountability. I would not set tax rates, determine property assessments, or approve the county budget.

As an Accountant and practical problem solver, I believe responsible stewardship starts with getting the timing right. Leadership that listens, action that works. Every dollar has a name.

What questions do you have about cash-flow timing, property-tax distributions, or taxpayer-dollar stewardship? Please share them through the Treasurer’s Inbox.

10/07/2026

Will County is not short on money.

The corporate fund came in at $280.7 million, ahead of budget. Cash reserves exceed $105 million, and delinquent tax sales brought in more than expected.

Yet the county does not track how many residents lost homes over property taxes rather than mortgage defaults.

Listening starts with counting.

Carmen Maurella III for Will County Treasurer. November 3, 2026.

10/06/2026

My opponent prioritizes minimizing office expenses, maximizing investment returns, and accurate tax bills. Those are reasonable goals. What is missing is the families.

Surplus equity from past tax sales remains unclaimed in Will County. He is focused on returns on the money. I am focused on returning the money to the people it belongs to.

Carmen Maurella III for Will County Treasurer. November 3, 2026.

10/05/2026

Public Act 104-0553 ended equity theft in Illinois. Surplus equity from a tax sale goes back to the former owner, tax deed auctions go before a judge, and redemption extends to 36 months. I’m an accountant, and this is the plain English: if a sale takes more than you owed, the rest is yours. Will County must return it. Carmen Maurella III for Will County Treasurer. November 3, 2026.

10/04/2026

Have you ever wondered why a tax rate can go down while your property-tax bill can still go up?

Here’s the plain-language explanation:

• LEVY: The total amount a taxing body asks to collect. Each taxing body determines its own levy through its budget process.

• RATE: The number applied to a property’s equalized value. Local taxing bodies set their own tax rates.

• BILL: The result for your individual property, plus any prior balance or credits.

If property values rise across a community, an individual bill can increase even when the rate falls. That is why understanding who makes each decision matters.

The Township Assessor determines property assessments. The County Board develops and approves the county budget. State-level credits, exemptions, and relief programs are decided by lawmakers in Springfield. The Treasurer does not set tax rates, determine assessments, or approve the budget.

The Treasurer’s responsibility is to collect property taxes, issue accurate bills, receipt and record payments, distribute every receipt correctly and on time to the taxing bodies, safeguard public money, prudently invest county funds, improve payment and service systems, and provide clear financial reporting.

That clarity helps residents know what to ask, who to ask, and how to plan and budget with fewer surprises. Have a question about your bill? Send it through the Treasurer’s Inbox. I’m listening.

Leadership that listens, action that works.
Every dollar has a name.

10/04/2026

Big sign. Simple message. Experience and integrity matter.

I’m proud to stand alongside Jim Reilly, Carmen Maurella and Dr. Elizabeth Caparelli-Ruff.

Committed to Will County. Committed to You.

Make your voice heard. Don’t forget to vote on November 3!