I'm not that familiar with small town politics, but since when can clergymen sit on a City Board if Church and State are separate? And boy, is Jimmy a hypocrite talking about talking about the mayor getting involved with/taking advantage of a 28 year old "kid"; he's 52 at this point on the show, his wife 40, and they met when she was about 24 or younger. And let's face it, the mayor carries her age better than Jimmy. Love the sexist, chauvinist in him. And let's not forget that "special interest" he took in the playboy centerfold and their secret kiss no one found out about. I guess it's a portrayal of small-minded small town politics and life, and I see nothing wrong with Rachel's affair with Kenny, but ironically her fear that kept it secret made it a bigger issue.