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.

Kalamazoo County

116 seats · 116 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (9: 9 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Galesburg Mayor	() Linda Marble	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor, mayor	() David Anderson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kalamazoo, MI	() Drew Duncan	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kalamazoo, MI	() Jeanne Hess	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kalamazoo, MI	() Stephanie Hoffman	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kalamazoo, MI	() Chris Praedel	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kalamazoo, MI	() Jae Slaby	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kalamazoo, MI	() Alonzo Wilson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Parchment Mayor	() Robert Britigan III	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (49: 49 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	(N) Lori Bagwell	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Matt Birkam	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jackie Longman	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Trent Piper	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Susan Reichert	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Terri VandeGiessen	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Steve Wurtzel	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Christy Corsi	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Sarah Davidson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jessica Eberstein	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Gary Gillette	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Diana Shoup	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Nathan Smeltzer	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Laura Wilks	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) TiAnna Harrison	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jennie Hill	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Takisha Johnson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Carol McGlinn	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Karla Murphy	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Juanita Payton	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Patti Sholler-Barber	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Onur Arugaslan	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Rick George	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Marika Hawes-Ruhrup	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Vickie Herzberg	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Shari Magrath	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Mark Noffsinger	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Ted Roethlisberger	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Chris Bergh	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Amy Followell	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Ethan Garner	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jeff Haspas	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Stephanie Radant	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Andy Sanford	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jill Wisser	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Randy Blankenship	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Chris Blodgett	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jennifer Gottschalk	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Adam Haley	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Katie Redmond	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Wade Rutkoskie	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jason Walther	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Rick Burmeister	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Ron Centofanti	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Christina Forsyth	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Dan Grabowski	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Lisa Hostetler	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) David Schriemer	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Stephanie Willoughby	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (36: 36 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Judge of Probate	(N) Curtis J Bell	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kalamazoo County	() Meredith Place AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 1	() Tami Rey	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 10	() Fran Melgar	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 10	() Mike Quinn	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 2	() Zac Bauer	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 3	() Tracy Hall	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 4	() Jen Strebs	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 5	() Veronica Mckissack	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 6	() Jeff Heppler	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 7	() Roger Tuinier	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 8	() John Gisler	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 9	() Dale Shugars	Nov 3, 2026
+	Drain Commissioner	() Jason Booth	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kalamazoo County Commissioner Dist 1	(D) Stephanie Moore	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kalamazoo County Commissioner Dist 1	(D) Tami Rey	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kalamazoo County Commissioner Dist 10	(D) Fran Melgar	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kalamazoo County Commissioner Dist 10	(D) Meredith Place	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kalamazoo County Commissioner Dist 10	(D) Mike Quinn	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kalamazoo County Commissioner Dist 2	(D) Zac Bauer	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kalamazoo County Commissioner Dist 2	(D) Paul Haag	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kalamazoo County Commissioner Dist 3	(D) Tracy Hall	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kalamazoo County Commissioner Dist 4	(D) Michael Seals	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kalamazoo County Commissioner Dist 4	(D) Jen Strebs	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kalamazoo County Commissioner Dist 5	(D) Veronica Mckissack	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kalamazoo County Commissioner Dist 5	(D) Julie Rogers	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kalamazoo County Commissioner Dist 6	(D) Jennifer Aniano	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kalamazoo County Commissioner Dist 6	(R) Jeff Heppler	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kalamazoo County Commissioner Dist 6	(R) Ron Kendall	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kalamazoo County Commissioner Dist 7	(R) Roger Tuinier	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kalamazoo County Commissioner Dist 8	(R) John Gisler	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kalamazoo County Commissioner Dist 9	(D) Christine Morse	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kalamazoo County Commissioner Dist 9	(R) Dale Shugars	Nov 3, 2026
+	Prosecutor	() Jeffrey Getting	Nov 3, 2026
+	Register of Deeds	() Meredith Place	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff, 000	() Richard Fuller	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (3: 3 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Judge Dist 8	(N) Alisa Parker-Lagrone	Nov 3, 2026
+	Judge Dist 9	(N) Pamela L Lightvoet	Nov 3, 2026
+	Judge Dist 9	(N) Christine Morse	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (8: 8 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 20	(R) Aric Nesbitt AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Michigan House of Representatives District 60	(R) Joe Aragona AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Michigan House of Representatives District 60	(D) Denise Mentzer AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Michigan House of Representatives District 63	() Jay Deboyer	Nov 3, 2026
+	Michigan House of Representatives District 66	(R) Josh Schriver AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (11: 11 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 4	(R) Bill Huizenga 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	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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