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Silex Government
Coverage of Silex city government, including Board of Aldermen meetings, city projects, ordinances, planning and zoning matters, and other official city business.
Water Bills, Arguments, and Then Smiles — A Different Night in Silex
What started as another tense Silex Board of Aldermen meeting ended with officials laughing, talking, and seemingly trying to move the city forward together again.
John Eads
2 days ago3 min read
“We Definitely Need a Budget Meeting”: Silex Board Postpones Water Bill Payment Amid Ongoing Billing Concerns
The Silex Board of Aldermen postponed a water bill payment while discussing billing issues, leaks, and the need for a city budget during a May 6 meeting.
John Eads
7 days ago4 min read
Silex Board Meets for First Time in Months — Funding Concerns, Water Shutoff Risk, and Heated Discussions
Silex aldermen meet for first time in months as city faces unpaid bills and risk of water shutoff by May 1.
John Eads
Apr 284 min read
Tied Silex Election Avoids Runoff After Candidate Steps Aside
Silex election ends in an 11–11 tie before one candidate withdraws, resolving the race without a runoff.
John Eads
Apr 142 min read
Silex Aldermen Involved in Roadside Fight; Both Sides Tell Different Stories
Silex aldermen involved in roadside fight on April 7; both sides give different accounts, no charges filed.
John Eads
Apr 82 min read
Silex Meeting Unravels After Gas Station Receipts Revealed, Ending in Alderman Resignation
A Silex Board of Aldermen meeting unraveled after gas station receipts tied to city spending surfaced, leaving members stunned and ending wi
John Eads
Feb 93 min read
Local Elections Matter More Than You Think — What to Know Before April 7
The April municipal election is approaching, and Lincoln CountyWatch is providing nonpartisan coverage to help residents understand who is r
John Eads
Jan 43 min read
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