What is Civic Mirror?

Civic Mirror is a civic technology platform designed to make government easier to understand, research and engage with. It brings together information about elected offices, public spending, legislation, judicial decisions and civic events into a single, searchable interface. The goal is to reduce fragmentation and help people see how public institutions function in practice, not just in theory.

What problem is Civic Mirror trying to solve?

Most public information already exists, but it is scattered across dozens of websites, written in technical language, and difficult to connect across roles, agencies and decision-making processes. Civic Mirror focuses on aggregation, context and clarity — helping users understand who is responsible for what, how decisions are made, and how those decisions connect over time.

Is Civic Mirror affiliated with a political party or campaign?

No. Civic Mirror is designed as a non-partisan platform. It does not endorse candidates, promote political parties, or tell users what positions to take. The platform is structured to present primary information and sourced material, allowing users to draw their own conclusions.

How does Civic Mirror maintain neutrality?

Neutrality is addressed structurally rather than rhetorically. The platform surfaces original sources wherever possible, clearly labels summarised content, and allows users to view information through different lenses — including progressive, conservative or just the facts. The intent is transparency about framing, not hidden editorial judgement.

What kind of information does the platform include?

Depending on availability, Civic Mirror can include: lists of elected offices at state, county and local level; role descriptions explaining what each office is responsible for; budget and spending information tied to specific offices; legislative bills with plain-language summaries; judicial rulings categorised by case type; public calendars, meetings and livestream links; and evidence panels linking officials to sourced articles, rulings or statements. All content is designed to be navigable without requiring specialist political knowledge.

How does Civic Mirror use AI?

AI is used primarily to process large volumes of public information and convert complex material — such as legislation or court rulings — into readable summaries. The underlying source material remains available, and summaries are intended as entry points, not replacements for original documents.

How can users engage with elected officials through Civic Mirror?

Where verified contact information exists, Civic Mirror allows users to send structured, one-click emails to elected officials about legislation, votes or public actions. The platform also supports pre-written question prompts to help users engage constructively, especially those new to civic participation.

Does Civic Mirror collect or sell user data?

Civic Mirror is designed to minimise data collection. User profiles exist to support engagement features, but the platform is not built around targeted advertising or data monetisation. Long-term sustainability is being approached cautiously, with an emphasis on trust and public value.

What makes Civic Mirror different from existing civic or transparency tools?

Many existing tools focus on a single dimension — voting records, legislation, budgets or elections. Civic Mirror's differentiator is connection: linking roles, decisions, money, events and outcomes so users can see how individual actions fit into a broader system. The emphasis is on continuity rather than snapshots.

Who is Civic Mirror for?

Civic Mirror is for anyone who wants a clearer, more connected understanding of how government works — whether they are voting, researching an issue, attending meetings, or simply trying to stay informed about the institutions that affect their daily lives. It is designed to be usable by people with no prior expertise, while still supporting deeper exploration for advanced users.

What is the long-term vision for Civic Mirror?

The long-term goal is to create durable civic infrastructure — what Pecenica describes as connective tissue between the public and their representatives. Rather than focusing on individual election cycles or controversies, Civic Mirror aims to support ongoing engagement, accountability and institutional memory over time.

What's next for the platform?

Planned enhancements include candidate profiles alongside existing officeholders, improved issue-based filtering (e.g. environment, education, infrastructure), deeper legislative tracking across committees and voting stages, and expanded coverage beyond Indiana. Development is iterative, with user feedback shaping priorities.

Northwest Arctic County

127 seats · 127 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (102: 102 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Mayor	() Morgan Johnson	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Conrad Douglas	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Gladys Jones	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Brian Jones	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Kristy Walton	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Denise Williams	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Martha Wood	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Glenna Parrish	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Mary Armstrong	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Timothy Gavin Jr.	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Nathan Hadley Jr.	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Eva Lee	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() David Lee	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Patricia Thomas	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Tiffany George	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jennal Esmailka	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jeremiah Riley	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Brad Scotton	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Sophie Sam	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Lorraine Pavlick	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Karen Sam	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Speedy Sam	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Leona Starr	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Shandara Swatling	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jeanette Williams	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Georgianna Madros	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Doreen Madros	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Cora Madros	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Marissa Mcginty	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Kevin Saunders	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Brad Reich	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Shirelle Barr	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Raven Jackson Sr	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Nita Johnson	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Crystal Johnson	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Nelson Walker	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Larry Westlake Sr	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Edward Gooden	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Teresa Barr	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Wanda Custer	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Rose Horner	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Herbert Wood	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Minnie Wood	Nov 2, 2027
+	Vice Mayor	() Solleen Sheldon	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Saima Chase	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Ariana Erlich	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Johnson Greene	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Joshua Hadley	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Ernest Norton	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Kathleen Sherman	Nov 2, 2027
+	Vice Mayor	() Derek Haviland-Lie	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Robert Hannon	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Johnny Anasogak	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Clifton Charles Jr.	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Gabriel Dewey	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Darold Dewey	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Roger Nassuk Jr.	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Benjamin Otton	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Darlene Lolnitz	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Susan Dayton	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Marie Dayton	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Peter Demoski III	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Vera Lestenkof	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Hazel Lolnitz	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Shirley Sam	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Vern Cleveland	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Mary Ballot	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Walter Field	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Todd Sheldon	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Crystal Tebbits	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Shelly Agnes	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Shelly Agnes	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Sharon Agnes	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Ralph Kriska	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Judy Madros	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Clara Patsey	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Virginia Patsy	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Martha Turner	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Kirk Oviok Jr.	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Ethel Ballot	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Tanya Ballot	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Grant Ballot	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Patrick Foster Sr.	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Florence Hanshaw	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Justin Custer	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Lizzie Commack	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Roger Franklin	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Reba Jones	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Samuel Woods Jr.	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Maynard Woods	Nov 2, 2027
+	Vice Mayor	() George Douglas Sr.	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Cheryl Panik	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jennie Bodfish	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Rossman Ferguson	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Edward Kagak	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jimmie Kagak	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Isabel Nashookpuk	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Rossellen Swan	Nov 2, 2027
+	Huslia, AK	() Sophie Joyce Sam	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kotzebue Mayor	() Derek Haviland-lie	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Dickie Moto Sr.	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shungnak Mayor	() George Douglas Sr.	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (15: 15 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Galena City School District School Board Member	(N) Karin Bodony	Nov 2, 2027
+	Galena City School District School Board Member	(N) Jenny Bryant	Nov 2, 2027
+	Galena City School District School Board Member	(N) Shirley Cleaver	Nov 2, 2027
+	Galena City School District School Board Member	(N) Fred Huntington	Nov 2, 2027
+	Galena City School District School Board Member	(N) Marylee Kauffman	Nov 2, 2027
+	Northwest Arctic Borough School District School Board Member	(N) Alice Adams	Nov 2, 2027
+	Northwest Arctic Borough School District School Board Member	(N) Ellen Coffin	Nov 2, 2027
+	Northwest Arctic Borough School District School Board Member	(N) Marie Greene	Nov 2, 2027
+	Northwest Arctic Borough School District School Board Member	(N) Margaret Hansen	Nov 2, 2027
+	Northwest Arctic Borough School District School Board Member	(N) Joanne Harris	Nov 2, 2027
+	Northwest Arctic Borough School District School Board Member	(N) Millie Hawley	Nov 2, 2027
+	Northwest Arctic Borough School District School Board Member	(N) Shannon Melton	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Jeanne Gerhardt-Cyrus	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Lawrence Jones	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Erica Nelson	Nov 2, 2027
▶ State (5: 5 filled, 0 vacant)
+	AK Governor	(R) Mike Dunleavy	Nov 3, 2026
+	AK Attorney General	(R) Steve Cox	Nov 3, 2026
+	AK Secretary of State	(R) Nancy Dahlstrom	Nov 3, 2026
+	Alaska Senate District T	(D) Donny Olson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Alaska House of Representatives District 40	(D) Robyn Frier AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (5: 5 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Senator — Class 2	(R) Dan Sullivan AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	U.S. Senator — Class 3	(R) Lisa Murkowski AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	U.S. Representative	(R) Nicholas Begich III AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska	(N) Ralph Beistline	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska	(N) Timothy Burgess	Nov 3, 2026

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Northwest Arctic County, Alaska

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