Remember, the corporate good may not really be the public good. I rarely find anyone who supports council's actions and policies. Usually, those who do are vice-presidents or some such management types. People out of touch with the rank and file. I merely state the members, who I have talked with, wish for open and fair elections, during which issues are debated and voted on.
Elections are about views and directions.
A self-governing organization should have the ability to openly discuss and choose options. To answer your challenge, sure, I'll run for office. Put me down for president. That sure would spook the establishment. I doubt they would allow it, even though the rules do.