Joe Silkwood Makes His Bid For 111 State Representative Official
EAST ALTON - Democrat Joe Silkwood formerly announced he will enter the 111th District state representative race on Tuesday and oppose incumbent Republican Amy Elik. Silkwood was mayor of East Alton for six years and has had a long-term public service career. “I am officially entering the campaign for the 111th state representative race,” he said Tuesday. “The opportunity came up and I was interested. I had a long-term career in the public sector work and was once treasurer of East Alton. This has been my home my whole life, and the 111th district is something special to me. It is something I want to give a shot at running for.” Silkwood has three grown children. His children are all in service work. One of his children is a teacher, one is a college baseball coach, and one a nurse. “I am really proud of all my children,” he said. “They all want to help people and that makes a parent proud.” Silkwood said he will offer Metro East residents