It's so logical that no-one thought to raise it in any of the opportunities they had to do so before now. Including yourself?

Complaining about a system when it's in play is the wrong time: instead, if people care so much, they should've got involved earlier. You can't change a system the day the election starts: software's been put in place, the rules have been thought out to be consistent (even if sub-optimal).

Obviously, whoever sits on the council once elected will look at the process, and put alternatives up for a referendum (as per the council rules)