Bill Morris was born and raised in Weber County. He attended Weber High School and Weber State University. He graduated from Weber State University with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. Subsequently, he attended the University of Wyoming where he received his Juris Doctorate, and was a visiting law student at the University of Utah. He is presently a licensed attorney with the Utah State Bar.
During the course of his 20 year career in local government, he has worked with multiple cities and towns in several states. He dedicates numerous hours to improving local government, administration, social justice, and community outreach. He currently serves as City Attorney in multiple jurisdictions, as an Administrative Law Judge, and an Ethics Commissioner. He has served on the board of many non-profit organizations positions, including: Marriott Heritage Foundation, Outreach Utah, and the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition.