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.

Ottawa County

109 seats · 109 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (5: 5 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Township Supervisor	() Adam Elenbaas	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Kris Schuitema	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Bruce Zeinstra	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Jody Hansen	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() David Wall	Nov 2, 2027
▶ Municipal (6: 6 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Coopersville Mayor	() Kenneth Bush	Nov 2, 2027
+	Ferrysburg Mayor	() Richard Carlson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Grand Haven Mayor	() Bob Monetza	Nov 2, 2027
+	Holland Mayor	() Nathan Bocks	Nov 2, 2027
+	Hudsonville Mayor	() Mark Northrup	Nov 2, 2027
+	Zeeland Mayor	() Richard Dorp III	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (50: 50 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member Dist STATEWIDE	(R) Nikki Snyder	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Pamela DeJong	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Tonya Harris	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Anna Hendricks	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kevin Holstege	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Elizabeth Ramey	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Brandon TenBrink	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Josh Thurkettle	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jill Buth	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Alison Gillhespy	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Michael Michalak	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Shaun Nelson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Ryan Post	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Geoff Twietmeyer	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Lynn VanSickle	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kristal Boyd	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Cyndi Casemier	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Marc Eickholt	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Heather Herrygers	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Seth Holt	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Nichol Stack	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Carl Treutler	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Chris Arendshorst	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Liz Colburn	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Tim Marroquin	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Lois Mulder	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Martin Veliz	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Mark Woltman	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Diane Ybarra	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Nick Bolhuis	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Greg Chanski	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Andrew DeWitt	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Ken Hall	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Joy Hemmes	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Barb Hooper	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Dawn Sneden	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jennifer Griffin	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Eric Hartman	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Shannon Hogan	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Donna Mooney	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jennifer Postema	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Chris Reed	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) William Waalkes	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Chad Creevy	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) April DeWitt	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Tom DenHerder	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Rick Dernberger	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Heidi Geerlings	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Betsy Kikstra	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Tami Mannes	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (28: 28 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Judge of Probate	(N) Derek W Dalman	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ottawa County	() Daniel Krueger AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 1	() Frank Garcia	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 10	() Roger Bergman	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 10	() Matthew Fenske	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 2	() Joe Baumann	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 3	() Doug Zylstra	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 4	() Allen Dannenberg	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 5	() Randy Meppelink	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 6	() Kyle Terpstra	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 7	() James Holtvluwer	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 8	() Greg Jong	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 9	() Phillip Kuyers	Nov 3, 2026
+	Drain Commissioner	() Joe Bush	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ottawa County Commissioner Dist 1	(R) Frank Garcia	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ottawa County Commissioner Dist 10	(R) Roger Bergman	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ottawa County Commissioner Dist 10	(R) Matthew Fenske	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ottawa County Commissioner Dist 2	(R) Joe Baumann	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ottawa County Commissioner Dist 3	(D) Doug Zylstra	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ottawa County Commissioner Dist 4	(R) Allen Dannenberg	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ottawa County Commissioner Dist 5	(R) Randy Meppelink	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ottawa County Commissioner Dist 6	(R) Kyle Terpstra	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ottawa County Commissioner Dist 7	(R) James Holtvluwer	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ottawa County Commissioner Dist 8	(R) Greg Dejong	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ottawa County Commissioner Dist 8	(R) Greg Jong	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ottawa County Commissioner Dist 9	(R) Phillip Kuyers	Nov 3, 2026
+	Register of Deeds	() Daniel Krueger	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff, n/a	() Eric DeBoer	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (1: 1 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Judge Dist 20	(N) Jon A Van Allsburg	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (7: 7 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 30	(R) Mark Huizenga AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Michigan House of Representatives District 88	(R) Luke Meerman AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Michigan House of Representatives District 88	(R) Bryan Posthumus AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Michigan House of Representatives District 88	() Greg Vanwoerkom	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (12: 12 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 2	(R) John Moolenaar AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	U.S. Representative — District 3	(D) Hillary Scholten AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	U.S. Representative — District 4	(R) Bill Huizenga 1 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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Ottawa County, Michigan

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