For #35357.
# Checklist for submitter
If some of the following don't apply, delete the relevant line.
No changes file as this is a zero-functionality-change refactor.
Performance improvements are in their own PR, which includes a changes
file.
- [x] Input data is properly validated, `SELECT *` is avoided, SQL
injection is prevented (using placeholders for values in statements)
## Testing
- [x] Added/updated automated tests
- [ ] QA'd all new/changed functionality manually