May 22, 2026 Local Stories in and Around St. Joseph, Illinois

Election spotlight: Royal Village Board

RODNEY MOORHOUS
What made you run for election or re-election?
Serving others.

What do you think the biggest challenge facing the village is currently?
Cost of updating water plant, and drainage, we are in the “Dutch Flats, and paying for commercial sewer system we installed.

What are your goals for the village for the next four years?
Pay off debt while maintaining services.

What do you think is the role of a board member/mayor?
Being financially responsible and answering to our residents.

What would you like the public to know about you?

If nobody but the residents of Royal have heard of me, I’m making good decisions.

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