It sounds similar to some shenanigans we've had in my home County, in North Carolina.
I write a political/civics journal on Facebook and keep it level-headed and as objective as I can.
People tend to pay attention to ethics a bit more when they are being reported on fairly.

That is hilarious that your friend's neighbor has aggravated the Town leaders so much that they are willing to hop to on enforcement. Some people are so obstinate and self-focused that they become their own worst enemy.

!BEER