Tom Shales of the Washington Post writes that "Poehler's show unfortunately isn't worthy of her".
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She is firmly committed to the belief that government should provide a service for its people, and regularly goes above and beyond for the benefits of Pawnee's residents - a belief that regularly clashes with her superior Ron Swanson, a staunch libertarian who feels all government should be privatized.
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Meanwhile, Leslie tries to stop alterations to a historic mansion while dealing with her hidden insecurities about the escalation of Ann and Mark's romantic relationship.
In the episode, Leslie gets Ann to go on a date with state auditor Chris to persuade him to increase the parks department budget.
Taking place later the same night as last season's finale, Leslie (Amy Poehler) tells Ann (Rashida Jones) that she was approached by William (Johnny Sneed) and Elizabeth (Antonia Raftu), political scouts who recommended that she run for higher office.
Leslie (Amy Poehler) hosts her annual "Galentine's Day" party for her female friends but feels bad that Ann (Rashida Jones) doesn't have anyone with whom to celebrate Valentine's Day.
Girls are not allowed to join the Rangers, so Leslie created the girls-only Pawnee Goddesses, with Ann (Rashida Jones), who is not fitting in too well, and April (Aubrey Plaza), whose morbid tattoo on her arm gets her the Goddesses' approval, as her assistants.
It was only after Amy Poehler was cast as protagonist Leslie Knope that the concept of the show and Ann's character were fully developed.