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.

Grand Traverse County

142 seats · 142 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (81: 81 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Township Supervisor	() Doug White	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() David Hoxsie	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Paul Scott	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Dale Stevens	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Aaron Wylie	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Lisa Swanson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Amy Jenema	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Nicole Blonshine	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Carl Kucera	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Andy Nickerson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Preston Taylor	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Roger Zeits	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Lynette Wolfgang	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Tracie Campbell	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Beth Friend	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Matt Cook	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Matt Courtade	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Glen Lile	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Mindy Walters	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Susanne Courtade	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Tracey Bartlett	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Lisa Radtke	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Jayme Werner	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Dawn Zimmerman	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Annie Allen	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Cathy Sorrow	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Joe McManus	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Molly Agostinelli	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Chuck Korn	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Laurie Lapp	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Denise Schmuckal	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Lanie McManus	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Chloe Macomber	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Crystal Breithaupt	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Joan Brooks	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Arthur Davis	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Staci Gibson-Kisiel	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() William Mischler	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Shannon Beishuizen	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Joanne Heck	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Marvin Radtke	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() David Bieganowski	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Paul Biondo	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Patrick McDonald	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Sherry West	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Judith Kramer	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Andy Marek	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Ron Lemcool	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Duane Schaub	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Kevin Severt	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Dan Wagner	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Linda Wheelock	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Ronda Robinson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Kendra Balderach	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() John Ockert	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Brian McManus	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Gregory Thon	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Jamie Hansen	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Dean Bott	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Rob Lajko	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Jennifer Graham	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Jeff Wallace	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Lisa Gulliver	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Anne Smith	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Maura Sanders	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Julie Alexander	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Jp Milliken	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() David Sanger	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Isaiah Wunsch	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Rebecca Chown	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Katie Clark	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Doug Mansfield	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Kellie Fuelling	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Janine Jung	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Sheryl Tillitson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Keri Boughner	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Linda Slopsema	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Tim Arends	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Randy Mielnik	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Wendy Hoeksema	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Jill Koester	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (26: 26 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	(N) Angie Ashcraft	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Allen Burger	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Janice Doederlein	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Margaret Hoffman	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Will Lang	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Patrick Lewis	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Paul Miller	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member — District 2	(N) Miranda Davis	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member — District 2	(N) Kirk Filsinger	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member — District 2	(N) Liz Martin	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member — District 2	(N) Chris Musiel	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member — District 2	(N) Carolyn Stevens	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Max Anderson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Josh Green	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Courtney Guy	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Ian McKinley	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kelly Saxton	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Tina Schelich	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Vivien Snyder	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Paul Arlt	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jennifer Gautsche	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Amber Herman	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Darin Labar	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Archie Mears	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jeremy Steele	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Andrew Yockey	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (20: 20 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Judge of Probate	(N) Jennifer L Whitten	Nov 3, 2026
+	Grand Traverse County	() Bonnie Scheele AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 1	() Betsy Coffia	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 2	() Bryce Hundley	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 3	() Brad Jewett	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 4	() Penny Morris	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 5	() Ron Clous	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 6	() Darryl Nelson	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 7	() Robert Hentschel	Nov 3, 2026
+	Drain Commissioner	() Steve Largent	Nov 3, 2026
+	Grand Traverse County Commissioner Dist 1	(D) Betsy Coffia	Nov 3, 2026
+	Grand Traverse County Commissioner Dist 2	(D) Bryce Hundley	Nov 3, 2026
+	Grand Traverse County Commissioner Dist 3	(R) Brad Jewett	Nov 3, 2026
+	Grand Traverse County Commissioner Dist 4	(R) Penny Morris	Nov 3, 2026
+	Grand Traverse County Commissioner Dist 4	(R) Addison Wheelock	Nov 3, 2026
+	Grand Traverse County Commissioner Dist 5	(R) Ron Clous	Nov 3, 2026
+	Grand Traverse County Commissioner Dist 6	(R) Gordon Lapointe	Nov 3, 2026
+	Grand Traverse County Commissioner Dist 6	(R) Darryl Nelson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Grand Traverse County Commissioner Dist 7	(R) Robert Hentschel	Nov 3, 2026
+	Register of Deeds	() Peggy Haines	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 104	(R) J.R Roth 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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