There has been plenty of commentary about the low turnout of voters for the current local body elections.
Perhaps not everyone takes them seriously? Certainly there are examples of some candidates injecting some humour. 
One candidate in an electorate not so far away included in their candidate statement the following.
 
"If elected I would ensure that global warming is is eradicated. I am passionate about this because in summer time I overheat in bed and struggle to sleep. Another problem I would like to solve is the structural integrity of paper straws at the movies. Every time I am there, my straw gets super soggy halfway through the film." 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Then there is the very self aware candidate from the last general election.