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.

Osceola County

111 seats · 111 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (57: 57 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Township Supervisor	() Doug Derscheid	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Stephen Campbell	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Aaron Maney	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Denise Custer	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Martha Hartman	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Randy VanBuren	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Bill Davis	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Jeffrey Neuman	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Shelley Muczynski	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Mike Ritzer	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Marco Menezes	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Diane Leichty	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Rene Stieg	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Jennifer Verdi-Stieg	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Susan Martinez	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Derek Wing	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Jed Avery	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Greg Hesselink	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Larissa Avery	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Tricia Wing	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Anja Wing	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Daniel Cool	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Dale Ruppert	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Stacie Dvonch	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Lori Leudeman	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Mark Brock	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Rachel Killingbeck	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Kathaleen Yost	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Sherry Blackrick	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Brooklyn Cubitt	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Doug Bontekoe	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Rose Ballow	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Brad Becker	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Shannon Carmody	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Gerald Starke	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Seth Goschka	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Kimberly Drews	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Matt Tiedt	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Gary Earnest	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Ryan Keathley	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Mark Sochocki	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Sue Morgan	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Maynard Bluhm	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Ed Galloup	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() John Woods	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Linda Stieg	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Carrolin Ruppert	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Morris Langworthy	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Karrie Maes	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Franklin Proctor	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Vicky Schaefer	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Patty Gregory	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Angela Moore	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Jeffrey Reagan	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Sheila Robinson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Terry Pritchard	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Angela Reagan	Nov 2, 2027
▶ Municipal (8: 8 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Evart Mayor	() Chris Emerick	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Roger Meinert	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() James Anderlohr	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Nathan Bailey	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Trevor Guiles	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Charles Lupo	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Bradley Nixon	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Nicole Woodside	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (27: 27 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	(N) Kelly Brault	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Rita Davis	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Terry Lang	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Eveonne Roberts	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Crystal Sanford-Brown	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Chip Tischer	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Lucille Washington	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Todd Bruggema	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Bre Grabill	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jamie Hulliberger	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Mark Moody	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Gerald Nichols	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Ken Wirth	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Matt Bentley	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jennifer Czachorski	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) JaVon Jason	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jennifer LaBombarbe	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jason Moore	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Lauren Smith	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Alisa Soos	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Heidie Decker-Thomas	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jamie Eichenberg	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Sherry Franklin	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Christine Mund	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Spencer Mund	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Nicole Quinn	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Nathaniel Vanderhoof	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (4: 4 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Osceola County	() Tracey Cochran AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Drain Commissioner	() Todd Tice	Nov 3, 2026
+	Register of Deeds	() Tracey Cochran	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff, n/a	() Mark Cool	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 House of Representatives District 102	() Curt Vanderwall	Nov 3, 2026
+	Michigan House of Representatives District 97	(R) Matt Bierlein AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (10: 10 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 2	(R) John Moolenaar 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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Osceola County, Michigan

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