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.

Antrim County

121 seats · 121 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (72: 72 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Township Supervisor	() Alex Busman	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Richard Friske	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Marvin Rubingh	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Julie Chellis	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Katherine Postmus	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Mark Byard	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Stanley Bean	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Patrick Hanlon	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Judith Kosloski	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Lawrence Germain	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Roy Wicht	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Wendy Hummel	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Nicholas Kler	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Nancy Shepard	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Debra Sutherland	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Roxann Flake	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() David Allen	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Alex Fleet	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Michael Gerstenberger	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() R Miller	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Nancy Rich	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Renee Elder	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() William Derenzy	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Dennis Graham	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Alan Petrie	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Diane Kucharek	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Robert Hott	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Dorance Amos	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Richard Hults	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Matt Soper	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Debbie Husband	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Kelly Jensen	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Terry Smith	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Dean Crandall	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Scott Steiner	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Suzanne Mahan	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Theresa Kent	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Butch Peeples	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Charles Bartz	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Jim Schilling	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Oryana Leffew	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Catherine Rice	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Edward Neipoth	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Tim Comben	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Stephanie Murray	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Michelle Valuet	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Joyce Hagood	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Chuck Johnson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Daniel Bean	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Rod Vesey	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Michael Biehl	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Jessie Ayoub	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Chris Weinzapfel	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Joe Renis	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Bruce Veliquette	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Janet Beebe	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Elizabeth Atkinson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Robert Marsh	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() James Marsh	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Stacey North	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Phyllis Hoogerhyde	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Tammi Fuller	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Bob Cook	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Andrew Graves	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Jason Merchant	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Mary Merchant	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Sharon Schultz	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Sarah Kitchen	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Laurie Bingham	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Robert Herman	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Pam Zaremba	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Lori Herman	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (28: 28 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	(N) Martha Davidson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) John Hanson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Don Hoyt	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Brad Klooster	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Andrew Reh	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Mike Robinson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Nancy Slabosz	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Melanie Eckhardt	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Courtney King	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Gerry McAvoy	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jed McDaniel	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Mary Murphy	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Keith Shafer	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Stephanie Vanniman	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Darryl Antcliff	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jennifer Brown	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jeff Hill	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Tara Kribs	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Scott Moore	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Sherry Steffen	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Shana Wojtowicz	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Mindy Bisson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Gerald Clark	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Amy Derrer	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jim MacQuarrie	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kim Musselman	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Tom Ross	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Burt Thompson	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (5: 5 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Judge of Probate	(N) Stacey Truesdell	Nov 3, 2026
+	Antrim County	() Sheryl Guy AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Drain Commissioner	() Leslie Meyers	Nov 3, 2026
+	Register of Deeds	() Patty Niepoth	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff, n/a	() Kevin Hoch	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (1: 1 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Judge Dist 86	(N) Bob Cooney	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (5: 5 filled, 0 vacant)
+	MI Governor	(D) Gretchen Whitmer	Nov 3, 2026
+	MI Attorney General	(D) Dana Nessel	Nov 3, 2026
	MI Secretary of State	(D) Jocelyn Benson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Michigan Senate District 37	(R) John Damoose AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	Michigan House of Representatives District 105	(R) Ken Borton AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (10: 10 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 1	(R) Jack Bergman AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan	(N) Frances Behm	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan	(N) Terrence Berg	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan	(N) Paul Borman	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan	(N) Robert Cleland	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan	(N) Susan DeClercq	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan	(N) Gershwin Drain	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan	(N) Nancy Edmunds	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan	(N) Bernard Friedman	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan	(N) Jane Beckering	Nov 3, 2026

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Antrim County, Michigan

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