# Silvi municipal council political crisis > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/silvi-municipal-council-political-crisis > Updated: 2026-10-15T10:26:03.000Z. Sources: 37. Developments: 2. A political crisis emerged in the municipality of Silvi following a violent confrontation between local officials. During a majority party meeting, Urban Planning Councilor Gianpaolo Lella allegedly physically assaulted Vice Mayor Luciana Di Marco, who required medical attention. Following the incident and Lella’s subsequent resignation, Mayor Andrea Scordella dissolved the entire municipal council (giunta). The Mayor characterized the assault as “a shameful episode” and stated that dissolving the council was a necessary measure to restore credibility and facilitate a calm analysis of the political situation. The opposition has protested the administration’s instability, occupying council seats and displaying signs reading “VERGOGNA” (shame). Regional and provincial bodies, including the Commission for Equal Opportunities of the Province of Teramo, have condemned the violence and called for institutional clarity. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-15: Orvieto landfill expansion sparks protests and political tension A committee in Orvieto is organizing protests against a proposed 350,000 cubic meter landfill expansion at Le Crete following controversial remarks by regional environmental assessor Thomas De Luca. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sciacca-municipal-council-faces-political-disputes-over-reports-and-budget ### 2026-09-30: Silvi Mayor dissolves municipal council after official assault Mayor Andrea Scordella has dissolved the Silvi municipal council following a physical assault by Councilor Gianpaolo Lella against Vice Mayor Luciana Di Marco, triggering a major political crisis. 22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/silvi-mayor-threatens-to-dissolve-council-after-deputy-mayor-assault --- Cite as: Silvi municipal council political crisis. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/silvi-municipal-council-political-crisis