Early Political Career
In 1982, Quinn was elected as commissioner of the Cook County Board of Tax Appeals, now known as the Board of Review. During this time, Quinn was instrumental in the creation of the "Citizens Utility Board", a consumer watchdog organization. He did not seek re-election in 1986, but waged an unsuccessful campaign for the Democratic nomination for Illinois State Treasurer, which was won by Jerome Cosentino. After this defeat, Quinn briefly served in the administration of Chicago Mayor Harold Washington as Revenue Director.
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