While not my cup of tea, Lomax is ridiculously overqualified for the job.  He's a black (and hispanic?) guy, so he'll probably address the racism in HPD.  Domestic violence is an important issue to Lowery.  Ballard was one of three finalists when Boisse Correa got the job.  Acceptable good ole girl in the good ole boy's club?  If the fix isn't in I can't see how Lomax doesn't get it