Answer Wiki. It does bother many people. Almost 80% of votes cast so far (as of 5/3) have been for candidates other than Trump, and nationally he is perceived less favorably than any candidate by a substantial margin. Source: RCP and Pew.
Additional Requirements. Some careers in public safety administration rely on public election, so candidates should be sure to maintain solid public relationships. For other jobs, such as city manager positions, a master's degree in public administration is recommended.
As a city manager, you would supervise the daily operations of a local government, according to the directives of the elected council. A bachelor's degree is the minimum requirement, but with the level of responsibilities you'll have, a Master of Public Administration (MPA) is more appropriate.