There are some that will collaborate simply to get the easiest life they can under the occupying forces. They are essentially selfish, looking to improve their own situation or they could simply be fearful/cowardly and looking for the easiest way not to suffer.
However, the situation with the mayor is I think, much worse than even that of someone simply trying to save their family. If the mayor cares about his community, not only would he be worried about his own family, but also all the other families in his community. He shoulders the burden of trying to keep everyone happy, those who are under the occupation as well as the forces of the occupation.
I'm not saying he should be liked but I'm also not saying he should be immediately disliked. Unless he's a complete toadying bastard with his nose buried in the enemy commander's arse, he would have some seriously difficult problems to resolve - collaborate and save some of his townsfolk or resist and see most of those townsfolk displaced at best or killed at worst.
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