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.

Ogemaw County

78 seats · 78 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (50: 50 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Township Supervisor	() Ken Schnautz	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Larry Lauria	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Janice Quigley	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Lynn Kavalunas	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Linda Miller	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Ronald Quackenbush	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Fred Rosebrugh	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Jan Thompson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Janice Fritz	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Teena Chapman	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Robert Kowalski	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() George Bodin	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Dan Zettel	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Korey Kripli	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Eileen Fournier	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Thomas Czerniak	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Jay Baughman	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Robert View	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Larry McNenly	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Cynthia Weingartz	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Robert Reid	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Dale Bortle	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Melissa Bortle	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Lorie Williams	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Ellen Scott	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Debra Thomas	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Lucretia DeRoso	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Ronald McQuiston	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Rebecca Ward	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Carrie Reetz	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Bruce Tyree	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Gary Klacking	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Gerlinde Selinski	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Tracy Turner	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Nancy Tyree	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Dale Bronson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Lee Brown	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() William Cliff	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Dawn Johnson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Ted Matuszak	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Shelley Maleski	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Terry Collins	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Crystal Harbin	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() April Kangas	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Pamela McQuarrie	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Jim Morris	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Mike Durfee	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Mike Selinski	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Jeremy Hickmott	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Diane Philbrick	Nov 2, 2027
▶ Municipal (2: 2 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Rose City Mayor	() Dave Reasner	Nov 2, 2027
+	West Branch Mayor	() Paul Frechette	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (7: 7 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	(N) Debra Abraham	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Matt Biermann	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Scott Kartes	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Heather Kearns	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Whitney Lehman	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Gary Miller	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Alan Withers	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (5: 5 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Judge of Probate	(N) Scott M Williams	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ogemaw County	() Breck Gildner AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Drain Commissioner	() Ralph Scherzer	Nov 3, 2026
+	Register of Deeds	() Sheila Bechtel	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff, n/a	() Brian Gilbert	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (4: 4 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 House of Representatives District 103	(D) Betsy Coffia 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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Ogemaw County, Michigan

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