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.

Presque Isle County

96 seats · 96 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (50: 50 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Township Supervisor	() Cheryl Watt	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Emilie Stawiarski	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Lee Stawiarski	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Frances Kline	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() James Watt	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Toby Kuznicki	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Robert Hopp	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Justin Schalk	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Danielle Wirgau	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Candy Peltz	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Michael Grohowski	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Mitchell Mulka	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Michael Smith	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Elaine Misiak	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Diane Mucciante	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Nyle Wickersham	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Denise Kowalewsky	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Louis Urban	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Nancy Kandow	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Andrea Konwinski	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Neil Sorgenfrei	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Andrew LaLonde	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Tim Sorgenfrei	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Edith Kerr	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Christine Idalski	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Dean Tebo	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Tim George	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Dave Kolasa	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Roberta Northcott	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Kristin Tebo	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Jerry Counterman	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Jerome Isaacs	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Joel Jaroch	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Pamela Schaedig	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Shari Pomranke	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() James Zakshesky	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Terry Buczkowski	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Michael Romanowski	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Elizabeth Wozniak	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Lorraine Smigelski	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Steve Lang	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Mark Devers	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Mary O'Neill	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Kathryn Szydlowski	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Jennifer Wieczorkowski	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Martha Roznowski	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Allen Ciarkowski	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Bonnie Strzelecki	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Rebecca Strzelecki	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Carleen Darga	Nov 2, 2027
▶ Municipal (6: 6 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Mayor	() Mike Benson	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Andy Bischer	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Roger Marsh	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Art Nash	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Dave Trafelet	Nov 2, 2027
+	Rogers City Mayor	() Scott Mclennan	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (20: 20 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	(N) Mike Hart	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Tom Moran	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Annette Porter	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Stacey Porter	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Taed Price	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Lain Veihl	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Dennis Budnick	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jesse Chappa	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Brian Konieczny	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Danielle Kowalski	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Miranda Purol	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Anna Soik	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Angie Stazkowski	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Thomas Catalano	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Ivy Cook	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Andrew Grambau	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Shannon McKinstry	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Scott Orr	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Darin Rabeau	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Diane Schultz	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (5: 5 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Judge of Probate	(N) Kimberly Gildner	Nov 3, 2026
+	Presque Isle County	() Darrin Darga AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Drain Commissioner	() Michael Samels	Nov 3, 2026
+	Register of Deeds	() Vicky Kowalewsky	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff, n/a	() Joseph Brewbaker	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 Senate District 36	(R) Michele Hoitenga AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Michigan House of Representatives District 106	(R) Cam Cavitt 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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