[3] In 1999, Mayor Paul Schell hired him as director of the office of senior citizens, serving until his 2003 election win.

[5] In 2003, Rasmussen ran against incumbent Margaret Pageler, citing the council's lack of focus on local issues as the reason for his candidacy.

[7][9] In his 2011 reelection bid, Rasmussen had only one challenger, Dale Pusey, which he defeated in a landslide in the general election with 72% of the vote.

[11] In his final year in office, he pushed for expanded bus service, using Prop 1 funds, and a new tax levy, "Bridging the Gap II.

"[12][13] In 2015, Rasmussen announced he would not seek reelection, choosing not to run for the newly created District 1 seat.