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.

Franklin County

89 seats · 89 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (20: 20 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Town Clerk	() Sabrina Ellis	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk	() Wendy Russell	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk	() Susan Hutchinson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk	() Melissa Taylor	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk	() Mary Donoghue	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk	() Katrina Gacki	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk	() Rachel Williams	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk	() Diane Dunham	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk	() Angelina Davis	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk	() Ronda Palmer	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk	() Shanda Hargreaves	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk	() Pamela Adams	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk	() Michelle Beedy	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk	() Bj Bangs	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk	() Martha Belt	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk	() Elizabeth Swiney	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk	() Raylene Tolman	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk	() Georgia Exner	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk	() Carol Cochran	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk	() Madison Masse	Nov 2, 2027
▶ Municipal (33: 33 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Avon -- Municipal Clerk	() Sabrina Ellis	Nov 2, 2027
+	Carrabassett Valley -- Municipal Clerk	() Wendy Russell	Nov 2, 2027
+	Carrabassett Valley Town Clerk	() Wendy Russell	Nov 2, 2027
+	Carthage -- Municipal Clerk	() Susan Hutchinson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Carthage Town Clerk	() Susan Hutchinson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Chesterville -- Municipal Clerk	() Melissa Taylor	Nov 2, 2027
+	Chesterville Town Clerk	() Melissa Taylor	Nov 2, 2027
+	Coplin Plt -- Municipal Clerk	() Mary Donoghue	Nov 2, 2027
+	Coplin Plt Town Clerk	() Mary Donoghue	Nov 2, 2027
+	Dallas Plt -- Municipal Clerk	() Katrina Gacki	Nov 2, 2027
+	Dallas Plt Town Clerk	() Katrina Gacki	Nov 2, 2027
+	Eustis -- Municipal Clerk	() Rachel Williams	Nov 2, 2027
+	Farmington -- Municipal Clerk	() Diane Dunham	Nov 2, 2027
+	Industry -- Municipal Clerk	() Angelina G Davis	Nov 2, 2027
+	Jay -- Municipal Clerk	() Ronda Palmer	Nov 2, 2027
+	Jay Town Clerk	() Ronda Palmer	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kingfield -- Municipal Clerk	() Shanda Hargreaves	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kingfield Town Clerk	() Shanda Hargreaves	Nov 2, 2027
+	New Sharon -- Municipal Clerk	() Pamela J Adams	Nov 2, 2027
+	New Sharon Town Clerk	() Pamela Adams	Nov 2, 2027
+	New Vineyard -- Municipal Clerk	() Michelle Beedy	Nov 2, 2027
+	New Vineyard Town Clerk	() Michelle Beedy	Nov 2, 2027
+	Phillips -- Municipal Clerk	() Bj Bangs	Nov 2, 2027
+	Rangeley -- Municipal Clerk	() Martha Ann Belt	Nov 2, 2027
+	Rangeley Town Clerk	() Martha Belt	Nov 2, 2027
+	Rangeley Plt -- Municipal Clerk	() Elizabeth E Swiney	Nov 2, 2027
+	Strong -- Municipal Clerk	() Raylene S Tolman	Nov 2, 2027
+	Strong Town Clerk	() Raylene Tolman	Nov 2, 2027
+	Temple -- Municipal Clerk	() Georgia Exner	Nov 2, 2027
+	Weld -- Municipal Clerk	() Carol Jean Cochran	Nov 2, 2027
+	Weld Town Clerk	() Carol Cochran	Nov 2, 2027
+	Wilton -- Municipal Clerk	() Madison J Masse	Nov 2, 2027
+	Wilton Town Clerk	() Madison Masse	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (14: 14 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	(N) Jeff Brickley	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Bret Gundlah	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jamie Ilsley	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Sarah Strunk	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jed Whiting	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kayla Alexander	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Joanne Dunlap	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Tamara Flewelling	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Dan Gacki	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Deborah Ladd	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Danielle Lemay	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Mary Richards	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Karen Seaman	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Shelby Smith	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (10: 10 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Franklin County Judge of Probate	() Margot Joly AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Franklin County County Treasurer	() Pamela Prodan AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Franklin County Commissioner District 1	() Thomas Saviello AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Franklin County Commissioner District 2	() Fenwick Fowler AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Franklin County Commissioner District 3	() Thomas Skolfield AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Franklin County Commissioner District 4	() Robert Carlton AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Franklin County Commissioner District 5	() Jeffrey Gilbert AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Franklin County Register of Deeds	() Susan Black AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Franklin County Register of Probate	() Heidi Jordan AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Franklin County Sheriff	() Scott Nichols AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (9: 9 filled, 0 vacant)
+	ME Governor	(D) Janet Mills	Nov 3, 2026
+	ME Attorney General	(D) Aaron Frey	Nov 3, 2026
+	Maine Senate District 17	(R) Jeff Timberlake AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Maine House of Representatives District 112	(I) Ed Crockett AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Maine House of Representatives District 113	(D) Grayson Lookner AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Maine House of Representatives District 113	(D) Dylan Pugh AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Maine House of Representatives District 117	(D) Matt Moonen AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Maine House of Representatives District 118	(D) Yusuf Yusuf AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Maine House of Representatives District 74	(R) Randy Hall AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (3: 3 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Senator — Class 1	(I) Angus King Jr. AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	U.S. Senator — Class 2	(R) Susan Collins AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	U.S. Representative — District 2	(D) Jared Golden AMA	Nov 3, 2026

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Franklin County, Maine

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