Infrastructure·October 2, 2026
Finishing the East Side Drainage Plan
A long-term plan for East Side drainage, road quality, and sidewalks — with transparent prioritization and honest timelines Roy has pushed for since taking office.
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Leadership.
Integrity. Community.
Working today for a better tomorrow. Roy Williams Jr. is running for re-election as Ward 3 Alderman. An Army disabled veteran with 12 years of service, he is committed to responsive, visible representation for every neighborhood in Ward 3.
01The Standard
The job is to show up.
An alderman should be accessible, visible, and responsive to the people they serve. That means more than posting on social media. It means holding neighborhood meetings, publishing regular updates, asking residents what they need, answering calls, following up on problems, and continuing to knock on doors long after the election is over.
Roy Williams Jr. brings the discipline of 12 years in the U.S. Army and a career of community organizing to that standard. He believes Ward 3 deserves an alderman who treats constituent service as the heart of the job — not a campaign promise, but a daily habit.
“Residents should never have to wonder whether their alderman heard them, understood the problem, or followed up.”
02Priorities
Three commitments to Ward 3.
01
Infrastructure Resilience
A long-term plan for East Side drainage, road quality, sidewalks, sewers, alleys, and utility reliability — with transparent prioritization and honest timelines residents can see.
- Finish the East Side drainage relief plan with published milestones.
- Rebuild sidewalks on a predictable schedule, not just by complaint.
- Track every infrastructure request from report to completion.
02
Economic Equity
Support Ward 3’s small businesses, neighborhood corridors, and local hiring so the ward’s recovery reaches every block, not just the busiest streets.
03
Neighborhood Safety
Strengthen the bridge between residents, neighborhood organizations, and precinct officers so public safety is a continuing conversation, not a one-time reaction.
03Meet Roy
Service. Then and now.
Roy Williams Jr. has served as the Ward 3 Alderman in the City of Springfield since 2021, originally appointed and then elected in 2023. He is an Army disabled veteran with 12 years of service, a lifelong community organizer, and a neighbor who believes leadership means showing up.
2021
Appointed Ward 3 Alderman
2023
Elected by Ward 3 voters
12
Years of U.S. Army service
15+
Years as a community organizer
1976
Enlisted in the U.S. Army
Served as Platoon Sergeant (SSG/E6), responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of a 40-member platoon.
2001
B.A. in Political Studies
University of Illinois Springfield.
2002
Illinois legislative service
Legislative liaison work with the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus and the Department of Natural Resources.
2003
M.A. in Political Studies
Roy's highest degree, a Master of Arts in Political Studies, completed at the University of Illinois Springfield.
2010
President, Faith Coalition for the Common Good
Leads board meetings and mentors new community leaders and organizers.
2017
President, Ernie Bankhead Neighborhood Association
Neighborhood leadership alongside work as an AmeriCorps member and Cub Scout Cubmaster on the East Side.
2021
Appointed Ward 3 Alderman
Stepped into the role to serve the residents of Ward 3.
2023
Elected Ward 3 Alderman
Ward 3 voters chose Roy Williams Jr. to continue the work.
03Accomplishments
Results in Ward 3 since 2021.
Delivered
- Rebuilt and reopened Poplar Place
- Began demolition of the Pillsbury Mills site
- Opening of the new Home Extended Stay Hotel
- Opening of the new Long John Silver's
- Opening of Ring of Champions Boxing Academy
- Relocation of MJ Fish & Chicken into the old Burger King building
- Rebuilding of Adloff Lane and its sidewalks
- Rebuilding of Wheeler Street, Adams to Cook Street
- Demolition of the old red brick building at South Grand and Wheeler
- Demolition of the Yellow House on Maria Drive in Irisdale subdivision
- New Family Dollar at Ridge and Dirksen Parkway
- Shangri-La Dispensary
- IONNA electric vehicle charging station
Upcoming Projects
- Cook Street Condominiums at Adloff and Cook
- Sevens Grocery, replacing Save-A-Lot on Clear Lake Ave
- New Calvary Baptist Church on South Grand Ave East
- New Nehemiah Housing Office parking lot
04The Ward 3 Office
Representation with an open door.
Throughout his service, Roy Williams Jr. has kept a neighborhood Ward 3 office with regular office hours — a place where residents can speak directly with their alderman, raise concerns, ask questions, and get help navigating city services. That same standard of accessibility guides everything he does for Ward 3.
Roy’s Commitment to Ward 3“Alderman is not a title you carry. It is a responsibility you practice.”
05Campaign Updates
News from the neighborhood.
Constituent Service·September 18, 2026
Open-Door Representation for Ward 3
Published office hours, regular neighborhood meetings, resident surveys, and follow-up on every concern — the standard Roy has practiced since 2021.
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Announcement·September 3, 2026
Roy Williams Jr. Announces Re-Election Campaign
Ward 3 Alderman Roy Williams Jr., an Army disabled veteran, announced his campaign for re-election, pledging to keep working today for a better tomorrow.
Read more06Neighborhood Concerns
What does your neighborhood need?
Tell Roy what is happening on your block, street, or neighborhood. Every concern should be heard, tracked, and followed through.
This campaign form is not an emergency service. It does not replace 911 or official City of Springfield reporting systems. For emergencies, call 911.
Leadership. Integrity. Community.
Working today for a better tomorrow.
Open-door representation rooted in service. Join the campaign to keep Ward 3 moving forward.