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.

Monroe County

89 seats · 89 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (2: 2 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Luna Pier Mayor	() James Gardner	Nov 2, 2027
+	Petersburg Mayor	() James Holeman	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (42: 42 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	(N) Amy Bissell	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Amy Driehorst	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Cole Ellsworth	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Todd Hotchkiss	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Megan Kaun	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Griffin Kirsch	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Lisa McCaig	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jacey Carner	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Tara McKenzie	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Patricia Motylinski	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Keith Pilbeam	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Carol Reaume	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Crystal Root	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kimberly Wilkins	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Todd Albring	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Stan Arnold	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jamie Hunter	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Sara King	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Sarah Lambert	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Edward Stotz	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Ryan Winkelman	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Tom Heck	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Gary Jenkins	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Darla Myers	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Brian Sabbadini	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Stacey Terrasi	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Mary Vincent	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kerri Williams	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Carrie Franzen	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Emily Hamilton	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Katie Iott	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Terry Keller	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Keith Olmstead	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Abby Stanger	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kelly Sweeney	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jeff Bunge	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) David Dixon	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Shane Hillard	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Brandon Iott	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jason Vida	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Thomas Wenzel	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Janelle Young	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (26: 26 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Judge of Probate	(N) Cheryl E Lohmeyer	Nov 3, 2026
+	Monroe County	() Annamarie Osment AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 1	() David Hoffman	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 2	() Mark Brant	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 3	() Dawn Asper	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 4	() George Jondro	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 5	() Randy Richardville	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 6	() Sharon Lemasters	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 7	() David Swartout	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 8	() George Moore	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 9	() J Lievens	Nov 3, 2026
+	Drain Commissioner	() David Thompson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Monroe County Commissioner Dist 1	(R) David Hoffman	Nov 3, 2026
+	Monroe County Commissioner Dist 2	(R) Mark Brant	Nov 3, 2026
+	Monroe County Commissioner Dist 3	(R) Dawn Asper	Nov 3, 2026
+	Monroe County Commissioner Dist 4	(D) George Jondro	Nov 3, 2026
+	Monroe County Commissioner Dist 5	(R) Randy Richardville	Nov 3, 2026
+	Monroe County Commissioner Dist 5	(D) Jason Turner	Nov 3, 2026
+	Monroe County Commissioner Dist 6	(D) Sharon Lemasters	Nov 3, 2026
+	Monroe County Commissioner Dist 6	(D) Jerry Oley	Nov 3, 2026
+	Monroe County Commissioner Dist 7	(R) David Swartout	Nov 3, 2026
+	Monroe County Commissioner Dist 7	(R) Gary Wilmoth	Nov 3, 2026
+	Monroe County Commissioner Dist 8	(R) George Moore	Nov 3, 2026
+	Monroe County Commissioner Dist 9	(R) J Lievens	Nov 3, 2026
+	Register of Deeds	() Sharon Lemasters	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff, n/a	() Troy Goodnough	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (2: 2 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Judge Dist 1	(N) Amanda L Eicher	Nov 3, 2026
+	Judge Dist 38	(N) Mark S Braunlich	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (6: 6 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 17	(R) Jonathan Lindsey AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Michigan House of Representatives District 17	(D) Laurie Pohutsky AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Michigan House of Representatives District 56	(D) Sharon MacDonell AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (11: 11 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 5	(R) Tim Walberg AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	U.S. Representative — District 6	(D) Debbie Dingell 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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