For me, the real issue is more a question of why she was appointed in the first place. Sunset resident and small business owner are basically her only qualifications—but there are tons of such folks, and I imagine she’s one of the only ones with both dead pets in her freezer and (alleged) tax fraud on her resume.

Why not appoint someone for a political position who has, you know, some political experience? Anyone who plays a role in local politics would make a more sensible choice, at least from my perspective.