Silex, Missouri
Village in the United States in Lincoln County
About Silex
Silex is a 4th-class city in Lincoln County, Missouri, United States. The population was 24 at the 2020 census, According to 2023 census estimates, the city has a population of 264.
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How Silex is governed
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Residents of Silex
Registered voters elect the officials below.
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Mayor
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The city's chief elected official. Presides over the executive branch, proposes the budget and represents the city.
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City Manager / Administrator
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The professional administrator who runs day-to-day operations (in some cities appointed by the council instead of the mayor).
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Police Chief
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Leads the police department.
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Fire Chief
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Leads the fire and emergency services department.
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Public Works Director
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Streets, water, sewer, and city buildings.
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Finance Director
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The budget, taxes, and city accounts.
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Planning & Zoning Director
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Land use, zoning, building permits.
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Parks & Recreation Director
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Parks, programs, and public facilities.
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City Council
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The elected body that passes ordinances, sets the tax rate and approves the budget.
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City Clerk
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Keeps the official records, runs meeting agendas and, often, local elections.
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City Attorney
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The city's lawyer; advises officials and prosecutes ordinance violations.
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Boards & Commissions
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Citizen advisory bodies, such as planning, zoning appeals and library boards.
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Municipal Court
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Hears traffic, ordinance and other minor cases.
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Municipal Judge
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Presides over the municipal court.
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Population over time
From 187 in 2010 to 24 in 2020 (−87.2%).
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| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 24 |
| 2010 | 187 |
History
Silex had its start in the 1880s when the Northern Hannibal Railway was extended to the town. A post office called Silex has been in operation since 1882.
Later, the town annexed a portion of Missouri Highway E towards U.S. Route 61 to Mo RA and plans to grow the town, while keeping a small-town feel. The city's administrator and Chief of Police William Barnes II gave the town its first city logo and slogan in early 2016. The City of Silex's slogan is "A rural City Moving Forward".
In 2015, Silex's mayor, David E. Rice, died in a traffic collision, at age 67.
On September 7, 2022, a plane crashed near Silex, leaving one injured.
Silex has struggled with its water infrastructure. In September 2023, the city's water was shut off due to a radium contamination. In December 2024, water was imported into the city, as residents struggled to get running water. In April 2026, the entirety of Silex nearly had its water shut off due to $20,000 in outstanding bills.
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