The problem is, few people actually pay attention to board elections......That's why the Hitler-wannabes wind up on the boards, same as HOAs.
All the more reason to go out and vote on these “less important” elections.
Several years ago a friend and I were dismayed by the very liberal woman in a position, I can’t remember what it was, but she was very leftist, out of keeping with the area - but she kept getting elected, even though people didn’t seem to like her personally. My friend (as a homeschooling lesson) went up and down several streets with her children talking to homeowners about the official and making them aware of some the officials votes and actions. For instance, the official stated she was far more concerned with the rights of young kids getting incarcerated, than with the spike of crime in the area. Blunt just like that.
She lost the election by 15 votes. What a lesson for the kids.