You haven't hit the wall', yet. I have some advice. Actually, the majority of New Brunswickers are older than you. Public cynicism is high everywhere, for the reason that Henry Kissinger gave, that ninety percent of the politicians give the other ten percent a bad reputation. Raising the level of politics is becoming a critical issue.
People have to believe that public service is honourable and that public participation is worth it.
If you had done nothing but bring decorum and debate to the Legislature and eliminate the heckling, as you are trying to do, you would be well remembered by history. Don't surround yourself with only one type. Whimsical, they are not. Meet them in secret if you have to. Expose yourself to people you don't necessarily agree with - they hold some truths too.