I’m sorry to hear about the shenanigans of your County. My county is about the same size in population, approximately 210,000. However, Mohave county is the fifth largest county in the entire country. We go from Lake Havasu City all the way to the Utah border town of Colorado City (yes, Warren Jeffs’ FLDS compounds.) My district has about 40,000 as we have five Supervisors (Commissioners). If we tried to pass lifetime health benefits I would be out on my arse tomorrow! Our entire board is made up of Republicans, some more conservative than others. I have been called a right wing extremist by another member of the board. There is great power in local government and I wish it was used often against the intrusive mandates of State and Federal government. I’m trying my best to do so.
I remember when you were elected. I’m glad you haven’t given up in frustration!