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.

Petersburg County

49 seats · 49 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (29: 29 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Mayor	() Tyler Poelstra	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Camille Cattani	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Paul Haag	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Sandy Henson	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Myla Poelstra	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Michael Williams	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Karen Williams	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Lloyd Davis	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Monica Ashenfelter	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Henry Copsey	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jori Grant	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Paulette Jackson	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Henrich Kadake Sr.	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Paul Rostad	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Butch Anderson	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Eli Lucas	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jon Parker	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Sabrina Sarber	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Richard Sprague	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Sharon Taylor	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Russ Thynes	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Dawn Waldal	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() James Greeley Jr	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Josiah Huestis	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Brandon Robinson	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Caleb Toman	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Tamara Weaver	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Tom Weaver	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Mark Jensen	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (10: 10 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Kake City School District School Board Member	(N) Michele Galuszka	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kake City School District School Board Member	(N) Benson James	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kake City School District School Board Member	(N) Stuart Mach	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Michele Galuzka	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Danielle Knudsen	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Ashley Padgett	Nov 2, 2027
+	Petersburg Borough School District Board	() Katie Holmlund	Nov 2, 2027
+	Petersburg Borough School District School Board Member	(N) Carey Case	Nov 2, 2027
+	Petersburg Borough School District School Board Member	(N) Jay Lister	Nov 2, 2027
+	Petersburg Borough School District School Board Member	(N) Niccole Olsen	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 R	(R) Mike Cronk AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Alaska House of Representatives District 35	(D) Ashley Carrick 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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Petersburg County, Alaska

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