Welcome to the Plato Township Assesor's Web Site I hope you find this website informative and helpful. I just wanted to let you know a few things about myself and how I contribute to our Township Government.

I was raised in Elgin, graduating from Elgin High School and attended Elgin Community College. I have worked at a variety of jobs including Gail Borden Library, Home Federal Savings and Ford Motor Credit. After marrying my husband Gary, and moving to the Plato area, I became the Assessor in 1990. Gary and I have raised four children, three sons and one daughter all of whom attended District 301 schools.

I hold a CIAO designation (Certified Illinois Assessing Officer) attending over 450 hours of Assessing classes through the Illinois Department of Revenue, Illinois Property Assessment Institute, and International Association of Assessing Officers.

My office is located in the Town Hall on Rippburger Road in Plato Center. I have two Deputies who assist two days a week: Stephanie Hulke and Chet Roush. Our office is usually open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. We spend a lot of time visiting and measuring properties, so please call ahead of time to schedule an appointment if you wish to meet with us. *Please note that at this time, we are conducting in-person meetings by appointment only.*

My primary goal as Township Assessor is to have our properties assessed fairly and accurately. If you feel that you are not being assessed fairly or accurately, please feel free to call the office at (847) 464-4221 and we can discuss your concerns. Thank you for visiting this website and please let me know if I can be of any service to you.

Janet Roush, CIAO
Plato Township Assessor

After over 35 years of service, I will be retiring from the office of Plato Township Assessor. It has been my privilege to serve the people of Plato in a time of rapid expansion and change, and I wish only the best to all of the people here as they seek to guide our township into what I hope is a bright and prosperous future.

It is important to me that the office maintains continuity in a time of change. I will remain in my official capacity until the end of 2025. The office is currently seeking a candidate to run as Plato Township Assessor in the March 2025 election. Those who are interested in applying are encouraged to come forward. The qualifications for an Illinois Assessing Officer can be reviewed at the Illinois Property Assessment Institute website: https://ipaieducation.org/ciao-designation/become-a-ciao-/overview.

Those who have questions, are encouraged to contact my office as we plan a smooth transition to a new Plato Township Assessor. We can be reached by phone at (847) 464-4221 or by email at assessor@platotownship.com.

I believe that the future for Plato Township is bright, and that through the cooperation and dedication of its elected officers and concerned citizens, we can chart a course to better, more efficient, more responsive local government.

Janet Roush, CIAO
Plato Township Assessor