David J. Avila is a lifelong Berwyn area resident. He graduated from Morton West High School and attended Morton College before earning his undergraduate degree from Western Illinois University and taking civil & criminal justice graduate-level coursework. David went on to study in Spain and Mexico before doing an internship for the White House.
David’s wife, Malisa, is a registered nurse at Loyola-MacNeal Hospital. David’s mother is a retired government employee, and his dad served a tour in Vietnam as a Marine.
Malisa and David are proud to raise their two daughters in Berwyn and are committed to staying active in the Berwyn community.
Before being elected as Berwyn’s Township Assessor, David served as Legislative Director for Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore. He analyzed, reviewed, and wrote amendments to Cook County’s 3 billion dollar budget in this position. He also co-authored major legislation for Cook County Commissioners and their staff.
As a policy strategist for the Cook County Board Commissioner, David gained a passion for helping the citizens of Cook County appeal their property taxes. He helped seniors reapply for their deserved senior exemptions and helped residents fill out Certificate of Error, Vacancy, and Exemption Forms. David continues this work as Berwyn’s Township Assessor.
