Rogers Park speaks many languages — and that’s one of our greatest strengths.
From Spanish to Urdu, Swahili to Tagalog, our neighborhood is home to immigrant families and individuals from around the world, all contributing to the life and culture of our community.
But too often, I’ve seen language become a barrier — to city services, public meetings, emergency information, and civic participation.
I’ve always believed that true representation means making sure everyone can understand, contribute, and be heard — in the language they feel most comfortable using.
That’s why I’ve worked to build relationships across cultures and advocate for greater access and outreach.
If I decide to run for Alderman, it will be with a promise to push for multilingual communication in every city agency, school, and service — and to ensure that immigrants and refugees are not just included, but empowered.
Rogers Park is one of the most diverse communities in the city. It’s time our systems reflected that reality — fully and proudly.
— Bill Morton
