Leslie's optimism was infectious, and, considering that she tended to lean toward optimism herself? She had Mary Margaret hooked. "You're absolutely right. A council, at the very least, could ensure that we get a little bit of control back. It's amazing how much that feeling can motivate you." She knew that personally. Lack of control was demoralizing and devastating. Maybe a little bit of guidance would help the residents get back to a place where they could focus on trying to get out of here.
"So, what were your thoughts? Elections may be difficult. People around here tend to disappear, at times. Maintaining a council with revolving door members would be a pretty difficult."