Better candidatesVotes are the power. Not fear. We know a dude like Culp would be "culpable" to whoever bought him a beer, so anyone who thinks he was the answer is high. He had zero chance to appeal to the west side voters. Going to need better candidates across the board if people want changes and better representation.
Look how this country handled the Supreme Court appointees. Not special interest there? A mess.
You are spot on
Couple of things though are 1. Running costs a ton of money
2. Who wants their entire life history thrown out there so others can judge every decision they have ever made - including when the were young and dumb?