All of Politics is Local.
As above, so below.
Locals, in my observance, are no better.
National politicians have only lately become a concern, as the protection and power on high that enables our locals to be so audacious.
It's the local DA, judges and captains of industry that have taken such pleasure in oppressing their townsfolk for benefits from above, rendering local citizens powerless without honest voting.
They are Paid to Restrict Your Freedom.