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I'm Stu Rasmussen - I'm running for Mayor of Silverton because I believe that growth is not necessarily progress and bigger is not always better.

I believe that running a city should be done a lot like running a business - and I know something about running a business. I've been an entrepreneur and successful small business owner right here in Silverton for over 40 years.

We've operated the Palace Theatre at the corner of Oak and Water Streets since 1974, and I started, designed, built, operated and managed the first cable TV system here in the 1980's. In addition to operating the Palace Theatre 7-days a week I also operate the Mt. Angel Performing Arts Center and I am currently bringing a new coin-operated amusement game to market.

Yes, I'm busy - but preserving the community of Silverton and maintaining and enhancing the lifestyle we all know and love is a passion for me. I'm running for mayor because I'm afraid that what we all love and cherish about our town is slowly being eroded away by outsiders whose only motivation is making a quick buck and moving on.

My opponent apparently wants to be the Mayor of a big city, and has done everything he can to grow Silverton into a major metropolis. Giant subdivisions, snarled traffic, unneccesary and expensive public works projects, more people, more houses, more spending, more taxes - more more more!

If you value our small-town lifestyle and don't want to see it disappear, please vote for me in the General Election this November. If you'd like to help with my campaign to Keep Silverton Silverton please contact me by email or phone! Your financial help to cover the cost of advertising and mailings would also be greatly appreciated - click here to contribute via PayPal.

Thank you!

Stu Rasmussen