I’ve always believed that you don’t wait for permission to lead — you lead by example.
That’s why I’ve been working in the neighborhood for years: promoting local businesses, supporting artists, showing up for residents, and pushing for accountability where it’s lacking. I’ve never needed a title to care — just a sense of responsibility.
Rogers Park deserves leadership that’s rooted in service — not showmanship. I believe in listening before speaking, building before boasting, and working behind the scenes as much as in front of them.
I believe in protecting the character of this neighborhood while improving the quality of life for everyone — renters, homeowners, small business owners, families, and seniors alike.
And yes, I’ve been asked: Am I going to run for Alderman?
I’m thinking seriously about it. Not because I want to change who I am — but because I want to protect what we have and strengthen what we need.
If that journey takes me into public office, I hope it will be with your trust — earned not through slogans, but through years of showing up and standing with you.
— Bill Morton
