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

Integrity Matters: Transparency for Rogers Park

Trust is the foundation of effective leadership — and too often, that trust has been broken in city government.

I’ve seen decisions made behind closed doors, conflicts of interest ignored, and communities left out of conversations that shape their future.

Rogers Park deserves better. We deserve leaders who are honest, accountable, and transparent every step of the way.

I’ve spent years advocating for openness — attending meetings, sharing information, and demanding answers.

Recently, neighbors have asked if I’m thinking about running for Alderman. I am seriously considering it, because I want to bring integrity back to City Hall.

If I run, I’ll fight for clear communication, strict ethical standards, and a government that works for you — not special interests.

Together, we can rebuild trust and create a neighborhood where transparency isn’t an exception, but the rule.

— Bill Morton

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