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.

Hillsdale County

79 seats · 79 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (4: 4 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Hillsdale Mayor	() Joshua Paladino	Nov 2, 2027
+	Jonesville Mayor	() Gerald Arno	Nov 2, 2027
+	Litchfield Mayor	() Jessica Bills	Nov 2, 2027
+	Reading Mayor	() Melani Matthews	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (55: 55 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	(N) Patrick Flannery	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Matthew Gordon	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Nicole Hoffman	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Dan LaRue	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kathy Petersen	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Rebecca Portteus	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Chris Sumnar	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Michael Barton	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Ignacio Bijarro	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Barbara Evans	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Shane Foster	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jackie Lancaster	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Cory McLaughlin	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Dan Stump	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Abe Graves	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Ryan Griffiths	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) James Halley	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Lenya Keller	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kayla Lewis	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Susie Raker	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Thomas Thompson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Travis Baker	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kristen Chapman	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Tammy Dow	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jason Eichler	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Mike Miller	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Maurice Parks	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Lauren Skelly	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Melissa Harris	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Teresa Keck	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Justin May	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Trint Sawyer	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Diane Todd	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Brittney Wagler	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Lisa Wallace	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Lindsey Bryner	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Stacie Clark	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Bradley Cramer	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Melissa Curtis	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jake Drawe	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Mike Pidd	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Nate Wickard	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Justine Galloway	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Ron Grossheim	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Brian Kerspilo	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Becky Pavka	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Nicole Pridgeon	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Randy Sanders	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Virginia Ardis	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Joe Fether	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Mindy Grant	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jake Leininger	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Brent Leininger	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Matt Marquart	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Dick Storehalder	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (5: 5 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Judge of Probate	(N) Michelle A Bianchi	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hillsdale County	() Marney Kast AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Drain Commissioner	() Matthew Word	Nov 3, 2026
+	Register of Deeds	() Vicky Thomas	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff, n/a	() Scott Hodshire	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 16	(R) Joe Bellino AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Michigan House of Representatives District 58	(R) Ron Robinson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (10: 10 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 5	(R) Tim Walberg 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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Hillsdale County, Michigan

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