KOMONews.com – By Associated Press
Salem, Ore. (AP) – A Los Angeles-based production company plans to pitch a reality show about Silverton’s transgender mayor to television networks, but there is concern about potential ethical implications.
Mayor Stu Rasmussen stands to get a percentage of total production cost, estimated at $30,000 to $35,000 per episode, he said. Oregon government ethics laws, however, prohibit public officials from using office for financial gain and require public disclosure of economic conflict of interest.