Good for the people of Silverton, Oregon.  This election cycle they voted into office Stu Rasmussen, a transgender person.  Silverton is no hotbed of liberalism.  Sarah Palin would have even called this community part of her "real America" - though I suspect she would have resended the remark.  But the people of Silverton saw a good and decent public servant and voted to make Stu Rasmussen their mayor.  Now he can be judged on his effectiveness in office instead of anything else.