We can get a sense of where people like to live based on where they are leaving and where they are going. Of the five fastest-growing cities in America by absolute numbers, one is governed by a Democrat, one by an Independent, and three by Republicans:
https://www.census.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2022/fastest-...
Of the top 10 fastest-growing states, 7 out of 10 are governed by Republicans:
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/slideshows/these-are...
http://www.whovotesformayor.org/compare
explain why people think progressive mayors are crazy.
A small percentage of mostly older people vote for most mayors.
If more people vote, younger views get represented.
Seems like one of the best things he could do to improve his town, is to encourage people to vote and be represented.
https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/the-most-dangerous-cities-i...
Edit: I know it breaks etiquette to complain about downvotes, but this comment is not just material fact, it's my everyday lived reality. It's not safe to walk outside at night anymore on my block thanks to underfunded police and permissive progressive judges. I hear gunshots that I never heard before. The open drug use problem's getting worse, and schools have gotten way more dangerous for kids. Someone got stabbed on my street this weekend. The political cause and effect are clear. If that annoys you, bite me.