I wouldn't read too far into the beliefs and philosophies of the "local far left". Most local politicians are just struggling to placate and/or not piss off a

I wouldn't read too far into the beliefs and philosophies of the "local far left". Most local politicians are just struggling to placate and/or not piss off a large enough cross-section of those few weirdos that are actually active in local politics so that they can continue their career in politics.