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.

Bonneville County

80 seats · 80 filled · 0 vacant

Show:

	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (8: 8 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Idaho Falls Mayor	() Lisa Burtenshaw	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member, 1	() Michelle Ziel-Dingman	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member, 3	() Thomas Hally	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member, 5	() John Radford	Nov 2, 2027
+	Idaho Falls City Council Seat 2	() Brandon Lee	Nov 2, 2027
+	Idaho Falls City Council Seat 3	() Kirk Larsen	Nov 2, 2027
+	Idaho Falls City Council Seat 4	() Jim Francis	Nov 2, 2027
+	Idaho Falls City Council Seat 6	() Jim Freeman	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (23: 23 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	() Mindy Clayton	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Carissa Coats	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Richard Hess	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Paul Jenkins	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Randy Smith	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member — District 91	() Paul Haacke	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member — District 91	() Hillary Radcliffe	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member — District 91	() Shay Ricks	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member — District 91	() Jeremy Westwood	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member — District 91	() Larry Wilson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Zachary Daniels	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Kara Higham	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Lisa Marlow	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() John Richardson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Nicholas Tanner	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Lon Harrington	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Carol Hepworth	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Toni Ibarra	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Larin Mortimer	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Josh Sorensen	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Dusty Jacobson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Shane Liss	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Alison Wright	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (17: 17 filled, 0 vacant)
+	County Clerk	(R) Penny Manning AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Treasurer	(R) Mark Hansen	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Assessor	(R) Blake Mueller	Nov 3, 2026
+	Bonneville County Commissioner Dist 2	(R) Jon Walker	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner	() Samuel Hulse	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner	() Randy Neal	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner Dist 001	(R) Michelle Mallard	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner Dist 001	(R) Karl T Casperson	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner District 1	(R) Roger Christensen	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner District 2	(R) Dave Radford	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner District 3	(R) Bryon Reed	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Coroner	(R) Rick Taylor	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 1	() Roger Christensen	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 2	() Jon Walker	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 3	() Bryon Reed	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Sheriff	(R) Paul Wilde	Nov 3, 2026
+	Prosecutor	() Daniel Clark	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (15: 15 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Bonneville County Magistrate	() Wiley Dennert	Nov 3, 2026
+	Bonneville County Magistrate	() John Dewey	Nov 3, 2026
+	Bonneville County Magistrate	() Michael Kirkham	Nov 3, 2026
+	Bonneville County Magistrate	() Tawnya Rawlings	Nov 3, 2026
+	Bonneville County Magistrate	() Jacob Workman	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() Dave Gratton	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() Molly Huskey	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() Jessica Lorello	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() Michael Tribe	Nov 3, 2026
+	ID Supreme Court Justice	() G. Rich Bevan	Nov 3, 2026
+	ID Supreme Court Justice	() Robyn Brody	Nov 3, 2026
+	ID Supreme Court Justice	() Cynthia Meyer	Nov 3, 2026
+	ID Supreme Court Justice	() Gregory Moeller	Nov 3, 2026
+	ID Supreme Court Justice	() Colleen Zahn	Nov 3, 2026
+	Judge	() Brendon C Taylor - Yes	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (13: 13 filled, 0 vacant)
+	ID Governor	(R) Brad Little	Nov 3, 2026
+	ID Attorney General	(R) Raúl Labrador	Nov 3, 2026
+	ID Secretary of State	(R) Phil McGrane	Nov 3, 2026
+	ID State Senator District 30	() Julie Vanorden	Nov 3, 2026
+	Idaho Senate District 32	(R) Kevin Cook AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Idaho Senate District 33	(R) Dave Lent AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Idaho Senate District 34	(R) Doug Ricks AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Idaho House District DISTRICT 32 SEAT B	() Wendy Horman	Nov 3, 2026
+	Idaho House District DISTRICT 33 SEAT B	() Marco Erickson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Idaho House of Representatives District 30A	(R) David Cannon AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Idaho House of Representatives District 32A	(R) Stephanie Mickelsen AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Idaho House of Representatives District 33A	(R) Barbara Ehardt AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Idaho House of Representatives District 34A	(R) Jon Weber AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (2: 2 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 2	(R) Michael Simpson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho	(N) Amanda Brailsford	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Special (2: 2 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Community College Board Member — District 2	() Cal Ozaki	Nov 2, 2027
+	Community College Board Member — District 4	() Ethan Huffman	Nov 2, 2027

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