Local politics is at the perfect junction where it's rarely held under an inquisitor's microscope, and a few developers/small businesses stand to benefit massiv

Local politics is at the perfect junction where it's rarely held under an inquisitor's microscope, and a few developers/small businesses stand to benefit massively from any corruption. For bonus points, their elections are often staggered separately from state and federal elections, which suppresses voter interest and turnout. You get what the system is designed to produce.