How to become the mayor of Sunset Valley

Wondering how Erika came to be the mayor of Sunset Valley? Well, she started out in the political career track as a podium polisher, just so she could pay the bills while secretly focusing on her career as a novelist. But she quickly discovered that with the right friends, she could make more of herself.
Her best friend is Tori Kimura, who also works at City Hall.

One evening, Erika invited Tori over to hang out. The option to "Ask for promotion" came up, and Erika was swiftly promoted to mayor. That's how it's done, folks!