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.

Gladwin County

119 seats · 119 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (77: 77 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Township Supervisor	() Joe Sprague	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Dawn Keller	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Tom Murray	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Kelly Avila	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Suzanne Sutton	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Justine Osborn	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Robert Pettit	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Thomas Shepard	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Kristie Resmer	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Sharon Roy-Krahner	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Tim Mester	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Brian Johnson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Cynthia Whittington	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Linda McSweyn	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Len Pytlak	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Susan Morgan	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Don Hunt	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Cindy Pepin	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Jeffery Fournier	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Ruth Fournier	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Kevin VanTiem	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Ronald Brabon	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Edwin Schroeder	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Susan Walker	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Steve Broka	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Danny Gonzales	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Darleen Gauci	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Mike Mahaffy	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Dianna Gonzales	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Susie Ruppert	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Charles Sikora	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Kim Davis	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Albert Lee	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Eric House	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Carolyn Ochab	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Robert Weaver	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Doug Ritchie	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Jennifer Slabic	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Kristie Simrau	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Jodie Klamer	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Alan Piaskowski	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Bernie Barber	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Lonnie Pacholke	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Linda O'Dell	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Renee Dunn-Greene	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Jim Shea	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Julie Beck	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Richard Christie	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Diana Fritzler	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Melody Hill	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Peter Doyle	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Jason Becker	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Steven Monaghan	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Sandra Griffin	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Diane Kludt	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Renee Zelt	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Kent Crawford	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Jeff Swanstra	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Laura Flach	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Janet Smith	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Joel Vernier	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Maria Alward	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Christine Grace	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Kris Panetta	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Cheryl Stiehl	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() David Eggle	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Keith Calkins	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Deneen Connell	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Keith Good	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Dave Johns	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Bethany Bolduc	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Sharon Black	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Craig Bergman	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() John Blades	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() William Oard	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Whitney King	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Julie Vankuiken	Nov 2, 2027
▶ Municipal (2: 2 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Beaverton Mayor	() Ray Nau	Nov 2, 2027
+	Gladwin Mayor	() Darlene Jungman	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (21: 21 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	(N) Dan Bennett	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Michael Dodman	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Tammy Grove	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Mark Hayes	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Amber Hubble	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Samantha Oard	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Adam Zdrojewski	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Steven Bentley	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Cheryl Blosser	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kevin Burge	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Marisa Downs	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Hayley Downs	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Dawn McDaniel	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Amanda Mobley	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Greg Alward	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Dan Barren	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Lacey Dennings	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Anne Edick	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Sherrie Graham	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Sheila Tenwalde	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Brad Withrow	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (4: 4 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Gladwin County	() Karrie Hulme AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Drain Commissioner	() Gregory Vergiels	Nov 3, 2026
+	Register of Deeds	() Karrie Hulme	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff, n/a	() Michael Shea	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 36	(R) Michele Hoitenga AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Michigan House of Representatives District 97	(R) Matt Bierlein AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (10: 10 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 2	(R) John Moolenaar 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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Gladwin County, Michigan

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