WWC, Most people don’t realize how our local government avoids the ballot box as step one. Look at the Lower Township Council: a majority of the current members entered office through political appointments to fill unexpired terms rather than an open public vote. This creates a loophole where hand picked placeholders gain an unearned incumbency advantage before election day even arrives. This systemic failure prioritizes backroom appointments over voter choice. The fix is simple: LT needs an ordinance mandating special elections for mid-term vacancies. Let the voters decide, not the party.