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Ward 49 of the City of Chicago includes most of Rogers Park and parts of West Ridge.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
49th Ward voting
Bill Morton, registered voter in the 49th WardIt is important to be a registered voter and vote in every election.
•Because your activism, including in reforming the system, will be more powerful if you have voted.
•Because your monitoring of the fairness of the election must begin with voting in it.
•Because there is a real value in not allowing things to get any worse than they have.
49th Ward voting
Bill Morton, registered voter in the 49th WardIt is important to be a registered voter and vote in every election.
•Because your activism, including in reforming the system, will be more powerful if you have voted.
•Because your monitoring of the fairness of the election must begin with voting in it.
•Because there is a real value in not allowing things to get any worse than they have.
A Conversation Worth Having
One of the best things about Rogers Park is how often strangers turn into neighbors, and neighbors turn into friends. This is a place full of strong opinions, creative energy, and people who genuinely care about where we’re headed.
I’ve spent the last several years working in the background — helping promote our local businesses, attending public meetings, cleaning up our parks and streets, and speaking out on issues that affect us all. I didn’t do it for recognition. I did it because I couldn’t stand on the sidelines.
Lately, I’ve been hearing a question more often:
“Bill, have you ever thought about running for Alderman?”
The truth is — yes, I’ve thought about it. Not because I’m chasing a position, but because I believe our neighborhood deserves consistent, community-driven leadership. Someone who’s already been doing the work — with or without a title.
I haven’t made any decisions yet. But I’m listening. And if the people of Rogers Park believe I could make a difference in that role, I want to have that conversation — openly and honestly.
No matter what happens next, I’ll keep working with and for this community. Because Rogers Park matters. Because you matter.
— Bill Morton
To the People Who’ve Asked Me to Run
To everyone who’s pulled me aside, called, emailed, or just said it in passing: thank you.
When you say, “You should run for Alderman,” I don’t take it lightly. In fact, I think about it often.
For years now, I’ve worked hard to serve Rogers Park — not from a podium, but from the sidewalks, the shopfronts, the back rooms of neighborhood meetings. I’ve tried to be a steady voice when things got quiet and a helping hand when someone needed support.
I didn’t plan for politics. I planned to help my neighbors.
But maybe there’s a time when the work we do behind the scenes needs to move forward — where it can have more reach and more impact. If that time is coming, I want to be ready. And I want to be sure it’s for the right reasons, with the right support.
So no announcements today. Just a thank you — and a promise.
I’ll keep listening. I’ll keep working. And I’ll never forget that everything good in public service starts with community.
— Bill Morton
Listening First, Leading Together
Over the years, I’ve learned that real leadership starts with listening.
I’ve spent countless hours meeting with neighbors, attending block club gatherings, and talking with business owners — learning what works, what doesn’t, and what people want to see change in Rogers Park.
Some have asked if I’m thinking about running for Alderman. The answer is yes, but only if it means continuing the work of bringing our community’s voice to City Hall.
Leadership isn’t about titles or power. It’s about partnership — working alongside the people who make this neighborhood diverse and unique.
If I decide to run, it will be because I’ve listened carefully and heard the call to serve in a new way. And it will be with a commitment to lead with transparency, accountability, and respect for all voices.
For now, my focus remains the same: showing up, working hard, and keeping the conversation going.
— Bill Morton
Because Rogers Park Deserves Better
Every week, I hear from neighbors who are frustrated. Frustrated about the lack of support for small businesses. Frustrated with crime on their block. Frustrated that so many promises are made — and so few are kept.
I feel that frustration too.
For years now, I’ve done what I can from the outside. Promoting local shops. Cleaning up trash. Attending meetings. Asking the tough questions. Standing with people who felt unheard.
But more and more, I’ve been asking myself: Is it time to do more?
Some of you have asked me if I’m thinking about running for Alderman. I’ll be honest — I’ve thought about it. Not because I want to be a politician, but because I believe Rogers Park deserves better representation — someone who shows up even when there aren’t cameras, who’s not afraid to speak truth to power, and who truly puts the community first.
If I ever decide to run, it will be because I believe that together, we can make Rogers Park safer, stronger, and more accountable. Until then, I’ll keep doing what I’ve always done: being present, speaking up, and standing with you.
We all deserve better — and I’m ready to help build it.
— Bill Morton
Blane Roberts visits local businesses
Blane Roberts tonight at Quest Network ServicesBlane Roberts visited local businesses today to discuss the issues on the day before the election.
He would like to remind 49th Ward voters that he is running as a write-in candidate for 49th Ward Alderman.
Here is some information from Blane Roberts for 49th Ward Alderman:
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