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.

Bristol County

102 seats · 102 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (70: 70 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Select Board Member	() Kevin Gaspar	Nov 2, 2027
+	Select Board Member	() Robert Hinckley	Nov 2, 2027
+	Select Board Member	() David Wojnar	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk	(N) Pamela Labonte AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Attleboro Mayor	() Cathleen Desimone	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Paul Heroux	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Emily Bowyer	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Stephanie Dorenbosch	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() James Dunn	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Bob Howarth	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Bill Kaveny	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Sheri Medeiros	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Joan Salzo	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Dave Tenneson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Berkley Mayor	() Matt Chabot	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk	(N) Heather Almy AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk	(N) Sarah Arruda AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Select Board Member	() Peter Caron	Nov 2, 2027
+	Select Board Member	() Nicole Mello	Nov 2, 2027
+	Select Board Member	() Mark Pacheco	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk	(N) Shara Costa AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk	(N) Danielle Sicard AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk	(N) Elisabeth Horan AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor, mayor	() Paul Coogan	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Shawn Cadime	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jasiel Correia	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Gail Fortes	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Brad Kilby	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Pam Laliberte	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Linda Pereira	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Cliff Ponte	Nov 2, 2027
+	Select Board Member	() Carlos Lopes	Nov 2, 2027
+	Select Board Member	() Trevor Matthews	Nov 2, 2027
+	Select Board Member	() Jared Zager	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk	(N) Cheryl Estrella AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mansfield Mayor	() Kevin Dumas	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor, mayor	() Jon Mitchell	Nov 2, 2027
+	New Bedford Mayor	() Jonathan Mitchell	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Dana Rebeiro	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Hugo Rodrigues	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member, 1	() William Markey	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member, 2	() Maria Giesta	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member, 3	() Hugh Dunn	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member, 4	() Derek Baptiste	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member, 5	() Scott Lima	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member, 6	() Joseph Lopes	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member, synthetic at-large d	() Ian Abreu	Nov 2, 2027
+	New Bedford City Council Member Dist synthetic at-large d	(R) Naomi Carney	Nov 2, 2027
+	New Bedford City Council Member Dist synthetic at-large d	(D) Debora Coelho	Nov 2, 2027
+	New Bedford City Council Member Dist synthetic at-large d	(D) Brian Gomes	Nov 2, 2027
+	New Bedford City Council Member Dist synthetic at-large d	(R) Linda Morad	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk	(N) Patricia McNielly AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	North Attleborough Mayor	() Michael Borg	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk	(N) Jill Seppa AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk	(N) Marsha Silvia AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk	(N) Laura Schwall AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Seekonk Mayor	() Shawn Cadime	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk	(N) Kristen L'Heureux AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk	(N) Caitlin Hadala AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk	(N) Diane Pelland AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Taunton Mayor	() Shaunna O'Connell	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Joseph Amaral	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Arthur Andrade	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Nichole Aubin	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Joseph Batista	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Josh Bois	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Chris Coute	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() David Pottier	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Barry Sanders	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk	(N) Kristin Stinson AMA	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (3: 3 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Clerk of Court	() Bernard Donald III	Nov 3, 2026
+	Prosecutor	() Thomas Iii	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff	(D) Paul Heroux	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (22: 22 filled, 0 vacant)
+	MA Governor	(D) Maura Healey	Nov 3, 2026
+	MA Attorney General	(D) Andrea Campbell	Nov 3, 2026
+	MA Secretary of State	(D) Bill Galvin	Nov 3, 2026
+	Massachusetts Senate District Bristol and Norfolk	(D) Paul Feeney AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Massachusetts Senate District First Bristol and Plymouth	(D) Michael Rodrigues AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Massachusetts Senate District Second Bristol and Plymouth	(D) Mark Montigny AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Massachusetts Senate District Third Bristol and Plymouth	(R) Kelly Dooner AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Massachusetts House District 11TH BRISTOL	() Christopher Hendricks	Nov 3, 2026
+	Massachusetts House District 12TH BRISTOL	() Norman Orrall	Nov 3, 2026
+	Massachusetts House District 13TH BRISTOL	() Antonio Cabral	Nov 3, 2026
+	Massachusetts House District 14TH BRISTOL	() Adam Scanlon	Nov 3, 2026
+	Massachusetts House District 1ST BRISTOL	() Michael Chaisson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Massachusetts House District 2ND BRISTOL	() James Hawkins	Nov 3, 2026
+	Massachusetts House District 3RD BRISTOL	() Carol Doherty	Nov 3, 2026
+	Massachusetts House District 4TH BRISTOL	() Steven Howitt	Nov 3, 2026
+	Massachusetts House District 5TH BRISTOL	() Justin Thurber	Nov 3, 2026
+	Massachusetts House District 6TH BRISTOL	() Carole Fiola	Nov 3, 2026
+	Massachusetts House District 7TH BRISTOL	() Alan Silvia	Nov 3, 2026
+	Massachusetts House District 8TH BRISTOL	() Steven Ouellette	Nov 3, 2026
+	Massachusetts House District 8TH PLYMOUTH	() Dennis Gallagher	Nov 3, 2026
+	Massachusetts House District 9TH BRISTOL	() Christopher Markey	Nov 3, 2026
+	Governors Council Dist 1	(D) Joseph C Ferreira	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (7: 7 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Senator — Class 1	(D) Elizabeth Warren 2 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	U.S. Senator — Class 2	(D) Edward Markey AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	U.S. Representative — District 4	(D) Jake Auchincloss 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	U.S. Representative — District 8	(D) Stephen Lynch AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	U.S. Representative — District 9	(D) William Keating AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts	(N) Allison Burroughs	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts	(N) Denise Casper	Nov 3, 2026

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Bristol County, Massachusetts

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