Over the years, we’ve seen promises made during election season — and too often, forgotten soon after.
We’ve seen policies pushed through without true community input. Developments that didn’t reflect our values. Meetings that felt more like formalities than dialogue.
But we’ve also seen something else: neighbors who care deeply, speak out, organize, and stay involved — even when it’s frustrating.
I’ve stood with you through those moments, not as an elected official, but as someone who believes Rogers Park deserves better.
So when people ask me if I’m thinking about running for Alderman, my answer is: yes, I’m thinking about it. Because I believe we’ve learned from what hasn’t worked — and we’re ready for something that will.
If I run, it will be to lead with transparency, listen when others wouldn’t, and build on the values this neighborhood already holds: fairness, accountability, and real inclusion.
We can’t change the past. But we can shape what comes next — together.
— Bill Morton
