Problem: Reflect on your own community. What would be the cost and effectiveness of having a Mayor and council manage daily city operations? Who would be motivated to run for office? In my experience, most individuals seek election out of a genuine commitment to their community, not merely to champion a single issue or halt a particular initiative, as those often become distractions. I often share a piece of advice with newly elected officials during their orientation: "Do you want to make noise, or do you want to be effective?"