Stu Rasmussen

Stu Rasmussen

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1948 - 2021

Occupation

Politics

Notable Achievements

Mayor

Description

Was the United States' first transgender mayor when she became mayor of Silverton, Oregon in 2008, prior to which she was a city councilor. Elected mayor in 1988 and 1990 – when still dressed as a man – and again in 2008, 2010 and 2012, under their new, transgender identity. Co-owner of the Palace Cinema in Silverton (1974-2020).

See Also

• Mayor
• First Out Elected Politicians
• Transgender Politicians

Further Research/Reading

• http://www.sturasmussen.com/
• https://www.advocate.com/transgender/2021/11/23/nations-first-out-trans-mayor-stu-rasmussen-dies-73
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OF-JCCU1aA

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