In 1974, Silverton elected its first African American Mayor, Richard F. Hunter, Sr. who served as a Silverton Councilmember previously. Mayor Hunter served the City of Silverton as Mayor over 20 years and longer than any mayor in the city’s history.
In 1974 Silverton elected its first African American Mayor Richard F Hunter Sr who served as a Silverton Councilmember previously Mayor Hunter served the City of Silverton as Mayor over 20 years and longer than any mayor in the city’s history