The urban ambience surrounding Brown's Topeka home wasn't all that inviting to wildlife. A move to Silver Lake changed that. Even within the city limits, Brown said deer have grazed through his lawn. Brown, mayor of Silver Lake, moved to the community to flee life in the larger city. His wife was born and raised in Silver Lake, and the couple left the city in search of small-town living.
Silver Lake relies on Topeka for many conveniences of daily life.
Brown said there isn't a swimming pool in the community, but residents wouldn't justify spending tax dollars for a pool with similar facilities nearby in Topeka. Community involvement, a family environment and a low crime rate keep residents in Silver Lake, Brown said. There's a good environment for family living. We talk to people who move to Silver Lake and it's basically for those reasons. The city is becoming increasingly progressive, Brown said.