These days you could be forgiven for assuming all local councillors are slightly mad bigots who think that Muslims cause cancer and the blame for any adverse weather conditions lie squarely at the door of the gays.
So it's refreshing to hear of one that isn't racist or homophobic, but just likes to post the odd selfie on Twitter.
Now that wouldn't normally be news, but Karen Danczuk, a Labour representative in Rochdale, has been getting a fair bit of attention lately.
Can't think why...
Vote Labour! Or at least follow her -
@KarenDanczuk