Oh, I don't doubt that in the least. But if there's anything at all to my speculation (admittedly, a pretty big "if"), then I daresay the kid was informed as to what would be happening; any opinions from him probably weren't required, and would be dismissed out of hand if they didn't go along with Doug and Diane's wishes. Under this scenario, I can see Mikey thinking that at least the money he'd be earning as a city councillor (to whatever extent he actually does the job) would be of some consolation. He strikes me as being pretty malleable, and almost certainly incapable of standing up to the ambitious reptiles he's unfortunate enough to be related to. His mother would be of no use in that department, and she's the only ally he'd likely have.
I don't want to start blubbering about an over-privileged rich kid getting a cushy position that he doesn't deserve, but if there's anything to these musings, then, yeah, sucks to be him. Diane probably won't be around much longer - though maybe I shouldn't speak too soon; the phrase "too mean to die" comes to mind whenever I think about her - but Doug isn't going anywhere anytime soon...which means Mikey can expect to be used as that psychopath's sock puppet for the foreseeable future. Not exactly a heart-warming thought. Of course, I'm just yammering here. for all I know, Mikey is fine with all of this. I had some sympathy for Renata, but then details eventually emerged as to her character, and she turned out to be rather an unpleasant piece of work herself. Could be the same thing at work here.