> That self-selects out the majority of qualified candidates who must work for a living. Occupations like "landlord" and "car dealership owner" are wildly over

> That self-selects out the majority of qualified candidates who must work for a living. Occupations like "landlord" and "car dealership owner" are wildly overrepresented in local government because they have high incomes with virtually no time commitment. These people aren't necessarily unqualified, but their motivation for holding office isn't usually aligned with the needs of the average member of the public.