Already read your article (yes, seriously)...and it focuses almost exclusively on national elections, and really doesn't address local elections--

So I'll ask again:

Do you believe that  you (as a single individual) can influence and ultimately change the results of a local election?

Hint: saying "I don't have time to respond" is a cop out..if you'd like to have a discussion I'm open to debate. If you're not interested in hearing another opinion, that's fine as well...