Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Triangle Park Cultural Fest
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Monday, August 10, 2009
No More Excuses from City Hall
Rogers Park residents are tired of the excuses. Alderman Joe Moore and City Hall continue to delay, deflect, and ignore the real problems facing our neighborhood.
Potholes don’t get fixed. Crime goes unchecked. Local businesses close without support. We need leadership that works for us—not against us.
No more delays. No more excuses.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Fighting Vacancy and Blight
Vacant buildings and blighted properties hurt our neighborhood’s spirit and safety. I’m working with community members to push for stronger enforcement and revitalization efforts in Rogers Park.
We must protect our homes and streets.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
It’s Time to Listen
For too long, our concerns in Rogers Park have gone unheard. Real progress starts with listening—truly listening—to residents and acting on their needs. I’m committed to amplifying those voices until change happens.
We deserve leaders who hear us.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Rogers Park Isn’t a Back Burner
For too long, Alderman Joe Moore and City Hall have treated Rogers Park like an afterthought—a back burner issue while other neighborhoods get the spotlight.
But this community won’t settle for second-class treatment. We deserve real investment, real attention, and real leadership that fights for us every day.
It’s time to stop being ignored and start being heard.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Tired of Being Overlooked
Rogers Park isn’t invisible — but Alderman Joe Moore and City Hall act like we are. Our needs get pushed aside while promises pile up with no follow-through.
We’re done waiting for change that never comes. It’s time for leaders who show up and deliver, not disappear after the vote.
Our community deserves respect and real results.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Taking Back Our Neighborhood
Neighborhood Safety is Non-Negotiable
Safety is the foundation of a thriving community. Yet, too many in Rogers Park feel unsafe in their own neighborhoods. We need more resources, better policing, and community programs that protect all residents.
I’m committed to pushing for real solutions that keep our streets safe for families, seniors, and kids.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Leadership Means Showing Up
Rogers Park can’t afford leaders who only show up for photo ops and campaign season. Alderman Joe Moore and City Hall have been absent when it matters most.
We need leaders present in the community—listening, acting, delivering.
The time for real leadership is now.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Leadership Without Results
Alderman Joe Moore talks about progress, but Rogers Park sees very little of it. City Hall praises itself while our streets crumble and our needs are ignored.
We don’t need press releases—we need results. Our community deserves leadership that delivers, not just campaigns on promises.
Rogers Park deserves better.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
The Power of Community Voices
Our greatest strength is our voices. When neighbors come together, we can overcome neglect and push for real change. I encourage everyone in Rogers Park to speak up, get involved, and demand the leadership we deserve.
Together, our voices will shape a better future.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Investing in Our Future
Rogers Park’s future depends on us. Without investment in our schools, parks, and infrastructure, this neighborhood won’t thrive. I’m focused on pushing for community resources and opportunities that benefit everyone.
Together, we can build a stronger Rogers Park for the next generation.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Accountability Isn’t Optional
In Rogers Park, we deserve leaders who listen, respond, and act. Unfortunately, Alderman Joe Moore’s office has shown time and again that accountability is not a priority.
When calls go unanswered and issues go unresolved, it’s clear our community’s needs are not being met. But we won’t stay silent. Together, we must demand transparency and responsibility from those elected to serve us.
I’m committed to holding leadership accountable—and standing with neighbors who expect better for Rogers Park.
The time for change is now.
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Bill Morton
Resident and Advocate, Rogers Park
Enough is Enough
Too long we’ve tolerated neglect in the 49th Ward. Broken promises and unanswered calls have left Rogers Park struggling.
It’s time for real change — for leaders who put people over politics. I’m committed to standing with neighbors who demand accountability and action.
We deserve better. We deserve respect.
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Bill Morton
Community Advocate, Rogers Park
Rogers Park Deserves More
Rogers Park has been overlooked for too long by Alderman Joe Moore and City Hall. We deserve leaders who prioritize our needs and invest in our future.
It’s time to demand better.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Demand Transparency Now
Our ward deserves open and honest leadership. Without transparency, trust breaks down and problems worsen. I’m pushing for accountability and clear communication from those in office.
Rogers Park deserves nothing less.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Supporting Local, Saving Rogers Park
If we want Rogers Park to thrive, we must support the people and places that make it unique—especially our local businesses.
Every week, I speak with business owners who are hanging on by a thread. They face high rents, low foot traffic, and zero meaningful support from Alderman Joe Moore’s office. Some have given up. Others keep fighting, hoping that someone—anyone—will care enough to help.
I care.
That’s why I continue to promote our local shops, attend community meetings, and use my platforms to give them the visibility they deserve. We need to build a stronger, more self-sustaining Rogers Park from within. When we spend our dollars locally, we invest in our neighborhood's future.
This isn’t about politics. It’s about pride. It’s about taking ownership of the place we call home.
Let’s not wait for City Hall to save us. Let’s save ourselves.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Rogers Park Deserves Better
Every day, I walk through the streets of Rogers Park—our streets—and I see a neighborhood full of potential, but weighed down by neglect. It’s heartbreaking.
The 49th Ward should be thriving. Instead, our small businesses are shuttering, our streets are dirty, crime is creeping up, and longtime residents feel ignored. It’s clear that the current leadership under Alderman Joe Moore is failing us. I don’t say that lightly. I say it because I live it, every single day, alongside my neighbors.
Too often, concerns brought to the Alderman’s office go unanswered. Transparency is lacking. Community input feels like an afterthought. And while politics continues behind closed doors, real people are left without real solutions.
But I still believe in Rogers Park.
That’s why I continue to do what I can—highlighting local businesses, supporting neighborhood events, attending community meetings, and talking directly with residents about what matters most to them. I'm not a politician. I’m just someone who cares deeply about this neighborhood and refuses to sit by while it declines.
I'm not interested in titles. I'm interested in results.
We need leadership that listens. We need advocacy that doesn’t vanish after election season. And more than anything, we need neighbors to come together and remind City Hall that we are still here, still paying attention, and still demanding better.
Rogers Park deserves clean streets, safe blocks, thriving businesses, and honest leadership. Until we get that, I’ll keep doing what I can—day by day, block by block—to help move us forward.
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Bill Morton
Resident, Rogers Park
Community Advocate
City Hall’s Broken Promises
We’ve heard the promises from Alderman Joe Moore and City Hall, but Rogers Park continues to suffer from neglect and inaction. Words aren’t enough — it’s time for real results.
Our community deserves better leadership.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
City Hall’s Silence is Deafening
For years, Rogers Park’s cries for help have been met with silence from Alderman Joe Moore and City Hall. Neglected streets, rising crime, and dwindling support for local businesses show their true priorities.
We must demand accountability and real action. Our community cannot afford to be ignored any longer.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Protecting Our Parks
Supporting Our Youth
Our neighborhood’s youth are our future, yet too often they lack safe spaces and positive opportunities. I’m committed to advocating for programs that engage, educate, and empower young people in Rogers Park.
Together, we can build a brighter future.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Moore’s Office: Hard to Reach, Harder to Trust
For too long, Alderman Joe Moore’s office has been unresponsive and difficult to reach. When constituents call with real concerns, they’re met with silence or delay.
This lack of accessibility is unacceptable. Rogers Park deserves an office that listens and acts—not one that ignores its residents.
From here on out, it’s time for accountability and change.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Neglect Is Not an Option
Alderman Joe Moore and City Hall’s neglect of Rogers Park is unacceptable. Our community deserves active leadership that listens, responds, and takes meaningful action.
We will no longer accept being ignored.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Rogers Park Isn’t a Political Stepping Stone
When City Hall Turns Its Back on Rogers Park
Too often, City Hall and Alderman Joe Moore have turned their backs on Rogers Park. Critical issues like public safety, infrastructure repair, and community investment have been ignored.
We deserve leadership that prioritizes our neighborhood—not political convenience. Rogers Park won’t settle for neglect any longer.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Ignored by City Hall, Forgotten by Leadership
Rogers Park has been ignored by Alderman Joe Moore and City Hall for far too long. Essential needs like safety, infrastructure, and support for local businesses are left unmet.
Our neighborhood deserves leaders who act—not just talk. We demand attention and accountability from those elected to serve us.
Rogers Park will no longer be forgotten.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
City Hall Has Failed Rogers Park
Championing Public Transportation
Reliable public transit is essential for our community’s growth and accessibility. I’m committed to advocating for better service, safer stops, and improved connections in Rogers Park.
Better transit means a stronger neighborhood.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
When the Lights Go Out
Last night, half the block went dark. Again.
It wasn’t just a power outage—it was a reminder of how neglected parts of Rogers Park have become. Streetlights stay broken for weeks. Potholes go unrepaired. Simple requests—lighting, safety, clean streets—are met with silence from Alderman Joe Moore’s office.
Basic services shouldn’t be a luxury. Our neighborhood deserves the same care and attention given to others across Chicago. We pay our taxes. We show up to meetings. But we keep getting ignored.
I’ll keep documenting the issues. I’ll keep showing up. And I’ll keep working with neighbors who refuse to accept neglect as normal.
Because Rogers Park deserves better.
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Bill Morton
Community Advocate – Rogers Park
Enough Neglect from City Hall
Rogers Park has been neglected by Alderman Joe Moore and City Hall for too long. Our streets deteriorate, services falter, and residents are left unheard.
We deserve leadership that cares and acts—not empty words and broken promises.
It’s time for change.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Representation in Name Only
Alderman Joe Moore may hold the title, but he’s not representing Rogers Park. City Hall continues to treat our ward like an afterthought, while urgent problems go unresolved.
We need more than a name on a door—we need leadership that shows up, speaks up, and fights for us.
Rogers Park deserves real representation.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Fighting for a Cleaner Rogers Park
Trash piles up, graffiti spreads, and public spaces are neglected. A clean neighborhood is a safe neighborhood. I’m working with neighbors to demand better sanitation and upkeep from City Hall.
Rogers Park deserves pride and care every day.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Standing Up for Rogers Park
Too often, Rogers Park is overlooked by those in power. But we’re not invisible. I stand with my neighbors to demand respect, resources, and real action from our elected leaders.
Our neighborhood deserves leadership that cares.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
The Time for Excuses Is Over
Alderman Joe Moore and City Hall have made too many excuses for neglecting Rogers Park. Our community demands action—not apologies.
We deserve leaders who deliver results, not empty words.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Promises Made, Promises Broken
Too many promises made by Alderman Joe Moore and City Hall have turned to dust. Rogers Park continues to suffer from neglect while leaders focus elsewhere.
It’s time for them to stop talking and start delivering. Our community deserves honest leadership that keeps its word.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Leadership Should Mean Showing Up
When Rogers Park calls, City Hall doesn't answer. Alderman Joe Moore has become more visible at press conferences than on our streets.
Leadership isn’t about headlines—it’s about showing up, listening, and taking action. That’s not what we’re getting. And it shows.
Rogers Park needs leaders who are present—not just during elections, but every single day.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
No Confidence in City Hall
Confidence in City Hall is gone.
Rogers Park residents have waited patiently for Alderman Joe Moore to deliver on his promises, but time after time, we’re met with silence, delays, and excuses.
We don’t need more political theater—we need real solutions. Until City Hall starts putting Rogers Park first, we have no reason to trust their leadership.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Promises Don’t Pave Streets
Election after election, Alderman Joe Moore and City Hall make promises to Rogers Park. But take a walk down our streets—you won’t find results, just potholes and neglect.
Words don’t fix infrastructure. Press releases don’t make us safer. We need leaders who do, not just say.
Rogers Park deserves action, not empty promises.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Time for City Hall to Hear Rogers Park
Alderman Joe Moore and City Hall have repeatedly failed to listen to Rogers Park. Our neighborhood’s needs are urgent, but they remain ignored.
It’s time for real leadership that values our community and delivers results.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Rogers Park Can’t Wait for City Hall
While City Hall and Alderman Joe Moore drag their feet, Rogers Park suffers. Our calls for better services and support go unanswered, leaving residents frustrated and overlooked.
We need leaders who act now—not later. Our neighborhood deserves urgency and commitment.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Broken Promises from City Hall
Strengthening Neighborhood Connections
Strong communities are built on connections between neighbors. I’m committed to fostering events and initiatives that bring Rogers Park residents together to share ideas, support one another, and build lasting bonds.
Together, we’re stronger.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Building Bridges in Rogers Park
Rogers Park is a community of diverse voices and stories. Too often, those voices don’t get heard by the officials who represent us. It’s time we build bridges—between neighbors, businesses, and local government.
I’m focused on fostering dialogue and encouraging cooperation to create real solutions. Together, we can make Rogers Park stronger and more connected.
Let’s listen to each other and move forward as one community.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Time to Demand Better
Rogers Park deserves more than neglect from Alderman Joe Moore and City Hall. It’s time for residents to demand real leadership that listens and acts on our community’s needs.
Change starts with us.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Neglected but Not Defeated
Despite neglect from Alderman Joe Moore and City Hall, Rogers Park remains resilient. Our community will keep pushing for the attention and resources we deserve.
We won’t be ignored any longer.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Leadership That Listens
For too long, Rogers Park’s concerns have fallen on deaf ears. Alderman Joe Moore and City Hall need to listen and act—not just make promises during election season.
Our community deserves leaders who hear us every day.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Accountability Is Overdue
For too long, Alderman Joe Moore and City Hall have ignored Rogers Park’s needs. The time has come to demand accountability and real leadership that puts our community first.
We won’t accept neglect any longer.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
When City Hall Ignores Us
For years, Rogers Park has been ignored by Alderman Joe Moore and City Hall. Essential needs go unmet, voices go unheard, and our community suffers the consequences.
We demand leadership that listens and acts. Rogers Park deserves better.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Rogers Park Pays the Price
We pay taxes like every other neighborhood in Chicago—but what do we get in return?
While Alderman Joe Moore aligns himself with City Hall politics, Rogers Park is left to deal with failing infrastructure, underfunded programs, and rising crime.
Our neighborhood is not a backburner issue. We deserve our fair share—and we’re done waiting for it.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
No Service, No Excuse
Constituent services in the 49th Ward are nearly nonexistent. Calls go unanswered. Emails ignored. Requests delayed.
Alderman Joe Moore and City Hall have failed the most basic test of leadership: showing up for the people they serve.
There’s no excuse for this level of neglect.
Rogers Park deserves better.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Rogers Park Deserves Better from City Hall
Neglect Has Lasted Long Enough
Rogers Park has waited patiently, but Alderman Joe Moore and City Hall have let us down time and again. Neglect is not acceptable—our neighborhood deserves respect and real leadership.
It’s time to demand better.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Rogers Park Deserves Real Leadership
Rogers Park has been let down by Alderman Joe Moore and City Hall time and again. Empty promises won’t fix our streets or protect our families.
We deserve leaders who are committed to action and accountability—not just words.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Forgotten by the People We Elected
We elected Alderman Joe Moore to represent Rogers Park—but somewhere along the way, City Hall stopped caring. Our voices are dismissed, our concerns brushed aside.
We’re not asking for special treatment. We’re asking for the basics: clean streets, safe neighborhoods, responsive leadership.
If City Hall won’t step up, the community will.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Sunday, August 9, 2009
TIF Money: Who’s Getting Served?
Tax Increment Financing funds are meant to revitalize communities. But under Alderman Joe Moore, Rogers Park’s TIF money often prioritizes business interests over pressing neighborhood needs.
Transparency is lacking, and residents are left out of decisions affecting their own community.
We deserve fair use of our tax dollars and leadership that puts people first.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Silence Isn’t Service
Reaching out to Alderman Joe Moore’s office shouldn’t feel like shouting into a void. Residents deserve timely answers, not endless waiting and voicemail.
Being accessible isn’t a favor—it’s the job.
Rogers Park needs leadership that listens, responds, and respects the people it serves.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
TIF Funds, But Not for Us
Tax Increment Financing is supposed to help struggling neighborhoods—but under Alderman Joe Moore, TIF funds in Rogers Park often seem to bypass the community entirely.
Big developers get funding. Well-connected businesses get breaks. Meanwhile, residents wait for basic improvements that never come.
Public money should serve the public good—not private gain.
We need transparency, not secrecy. We need investment in people—not just properties.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Phones Ring, but No One Answers
Neighbors in Rogers Park keep trying to reach Alderman Joe Moore’s office—but too often, there’s no reply. No updates. No help. Just silence.
This isn’t how public service is supposed to work. Constituents shouldn’t be left in the dark.
Rogers Park deserves an alderman who picks up the phone—and shows up.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Who’s Really Winning from TIF?
Alderman Joe Moore oversees millions in TIF funds meant to uplift Rogers Park. Yet, too often, these funds benefit developers and businesses—not the residents struggling with basic needs.
Without transparency, it’s impossible to trust that our community’s best interests come first.
We demand clear, fair, and accountable spending of our public dollars.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
TIF Dollars Should Empower, Not Exclude
Alderman Joe Moore controls significant TIF funds in Rogers Park, yet too often these dollars serve developers over residents. Lack of transparency leaves our community in the dark.
Public funds should empower neighborhoods, not corporate interests.
It’s time for open decision-making and true community investment.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
A Ward Without a Voice
When residents reach out to Alderman Joe Moore’s office, they’re too often met with silence. Questions ignored. Complaints unanswered. Problems unresolved.
An elected official’s first job is to listen. If you won’t even pick up the phone, you’re not doing the job.
Rogers Park deserves representation that actually responds.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Rogers Park Can’t Get a Call Back
Basic questions. Urgent issues. Repeated follow-ups. And still—no response from Alderman Joe Moore’s office.
Rogers Park residents deserve better than being ignored. If you can’t return a call, how can you lead a ward?
This isn’t just bad service—it’s bad leadership.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Moore’s Office: Where Are the Answers?
Too many Rogers Park residents find it difficult to get a timely response from Alderman Joe Moore’s office. Important concerns often fall through the cracks.
An elected official’s office should be a resource—not a roadblock. Our community deserves better communication and accountability.
From now on, responsiveness isn’t optional.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Who Is Joe Moore Listening To?
Because it’s not Rogers Park.
Residents call. They email. They stop by. And too often, they leave without answers. Alderman Joe Moore’s office has become known for inaction and inaccessibility.
Serving the public means being reachable. That’s not happening—and our community is paying the price.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Getting Through Shouldn’t Be This Hard
When residents have to chase down their alderman’s office just to be heard, something is wrong. Joe Moore’s office has become known for being hard to reach and slow to respond.
Constituent service is the bare minimum. If you can’t answer your community, you’re not representing it.
Rogers Park deserves better.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
TIF Funds Must Work for Rogers Park
Alderman Joe Moore oversees Rogers Park’s TIF funds, but too often those dollars seem to prioritize business interests over community needs. Our neighborhood deserves transparency and fairness.
We demand that public money serve public good — not private profits.
Rogers Park deserves better stewardship.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
TIF Dollars Without Accountability
Alderman Joe Moore controls significant TIF funding in the 49th Ward, but questions remain: Who really benefits? Too often, it’s not the everyday residents of Rogers Park.
Lack of transparency around TIF spending fuels suspicion that business interests get priority over community needs.
Rogers Park deserves open books and spending that improves our neighborhoods—not just lines on a developer’s ledger.
It’s time for real oversight.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Who Benefits from Our TIF Dollars?
As alderman, Joe Moore has had influence over how millions in TIF money are spent in the 49th Ward. But where has that money gone?
Too often, these public funds seem to benefit private business interests while community needs—like affordable housing, schools, and local infrastructure—go unmet.
There’s been little transparency and even less public input. Rogers Park deserves a seat at the table when our tax dollars are on the line.
We need accountability—not backroom deals.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Hard Questions, No Replies
When Rogers Park residents reach out with real issues, Alderman Joe Moore’s office too often goes silent. No follow-up. No answers. Just silence.
Constituent concerns shouldn’t be ignored. A public office should serve the public—not dodge it.
If leadership won’t respond, the community will.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
Too Often, Moore’s Office Is Out of Reach
Residents of Rogers Park regularly struggle to get a response from Alderman Joe Moore’s office. Calls go unanswered, emails ignored, and concerns put on hold.
This pattern of unresponsiveness hurts our community and breaks trust. We deserve an accessible office that listens and delivers.
It’s time for Moore’s office to be accountable to the people it represents.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
TIF Funds Should Serve the People
TIF districts can be powerful tools—if used right. But under Alderman Joe Moore, Rogers Park’s TIF money often seems to line pockets of businesses rather than invest in community needs.
We deserve transparency and priorities that reflect residents’ interests—not hidden deals behind closed doors.
It’s time for Rogers Park’s tax dollars to work for everyone.
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Bill Morton
Rogers Park Resident & Advocate
