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.

Huron County

88 seats · 88 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (3: 3 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Bad Axe Mayor	() Mark Rolfe	Nov 2, 2027
+	Caseville Mayor	() Patricia Jardins	Nov 2, 2027
+	Harbor Beach Mayor	() Kevin Guitar	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (66: 66 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	(N) Nick Checkley	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Ken Guza	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) James Hass	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Amanda Lang	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Briynne McCrea	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Maria Prescott	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Mike Sutherland	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Celeste Diehl	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Deborah Hopkins	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Carrie Lapka	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Dawn Talaski	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Heidi Yeager	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Travis Zagorski	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Dolores Gorkowski	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Daniel Lasceski	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Cynthia Prill	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Hans Eichler	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Joel Fritz	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Mandie Krohn	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Paul Scaddan	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Mary Tait	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Tyler Williams	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Tom Ziel	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Al Booth	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Nick Bradley	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Ron Hiller	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jason Holdwick	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Paul Hunter	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Nancy Krueger	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Dave Navock	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Aaron Cox	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Scott Ferguson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Joshua Monte	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Cory Roupe	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Julie Spicer	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Dana Town	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Lindsay Cotter	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jacob Dimick	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Laura Dodd	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Amy Grzymkowski	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Denise Pistana	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Michelle Ryan	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Thomas Wiseman	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Julie Good	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Tom Jeffery	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kendra Kretzschmer	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Todd McKnight	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Danielle Messing	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Lyndsay Parker	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kathleen Wood	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member — District 3F	(N) Brian Learman	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member — District 3F	(N) Keri Tenbusch	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member — District 3F	(N) Curt Tenbusch	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member — District 4F	(N) Gary Booms	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member — District 4F	(N) Julie Talaski	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member — District 4F	(N) Kelly Zurek	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Brad Hagen	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Clint Hagen	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Angie Hughes	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Ryan Kramer	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jake Maurer	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Tammy Peruski	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Joe Stacer	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member — District 1F	(N) Ben Edwards	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member — District 1F	(N) Paul Kanaski	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member — District 1F	(N) Karen Kanaski	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (4: 4 filled, 0 vacant)
+	County Clerk	() Lori Neal AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Drain Commissioner	() Ed Bokuniewicz	Nov 3, 2026
+	Register of Deeds	() Julie Czewski	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff, n/a	() Kelly Hanson	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 25	(R) Dan Lauwers AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Michigan House of Representatives District 84	(D) Carol Glanville AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (10: 10 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 9	(R) Lisa McClain 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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Huron County, Michigan

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