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.

St. Clair County

94 seats · 94 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (9: 9 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Algonac Mayor	() Rocky Gillis	Nov 2, 2027
+	Grant Mayor	() Julie Hallman	Nov 2, 2027
+	Marine City Mayor	() Jennifer Vandenbossche	Nov 2, 2027
+	Marysville Mayor	() Kathy Hayman	Nov 2, 2027
+	Memphis Mayor	() Tammy Wehrum	Nov 2, 2027
+	Port Huron Mayor	() Anita Ashford	Nov 2, 2027
+	Richmond Mayor	() Tim Rix	Nov 2, 2027
+	St. Clair Mayor	() Bill Cedar	Nov 2, 2027
+	Yale Mayor	() Brenda Krzak	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (60: 60 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	(N) Heather Arneil-Roberts	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jennifer Baker	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Amber Brackett	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) William Brady	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Nicole Emery	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Andrew Goulet	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) John Highstreet	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member — District 3	(N) Maria Lucas	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member — District 3	(N) Timothy Stuart	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member — District 3	(N) Allison Stuart	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Patrick Bolday	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Aaron Cochran	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) William Ellis	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Marie Killingbeck	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Tim Lewis	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Joe Nemecek	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Beverly Wheelihan	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jessica Becker	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Karen Cedar	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Lindsay Chopp	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jamie Haslem	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Ronald Miller	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Shawn Treadaway	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Michael Westrick	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Amanda Busch	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Colleen Dodson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kevin Palmateer	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Dave Schmorrow	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kirk Smith	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Nick Thomas	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Nicole Winston	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Amanda Bobcean	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Christopher Devos	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Lisa Drewek	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Brenda Gross	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Karyn McCue	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Leslie Rosenow	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Nancy Thomson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Joshua Chapman	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Timothy McCulloch	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Ann Murphy	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Laurie Oldford	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Frank Partipilo	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Matt Ruiz	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jessica Totty	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Candess Cunningham	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Sandra Fortuna	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Deborah Michon	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kelly Oldani	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Angela Pacitto	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Danielle Sutton	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Margaret Teltow	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member Dist STATEWIDE	(R) Tom Mcmillin	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Abby Brancaccio	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Peter Bullard	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Meghan Butler	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Dena French	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Mark Hurlburt	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Michael Johnson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Michael McClelland	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (6: 6 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Judge of Probate	(N) John D Tomlinson	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Treasurer	() Michael D Wendling	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff, n/a	() Matthew King	Nov 3, 2026
+	St. Clair County Commissioner Dist 2	(R) Karl Tomion	Nov 3, 2026
+	St. Clair County Commissioner Dist 3	(D) Howard Heidemann	Nov 3, 2026
+	St. Clair County Commissioner Dist 7	(R) Bill Gratopp	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (2: 2 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Judge Dist 31	(N) Michael L West	Nov 3, 2026
+	Judge Dist 31	(N) John Monaghan	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 25	(R) Dan Lauwers AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Michigan House of Representatives District 32	(D) Jimmie Wilson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Michigan House of Representatives District 81	(D) Stephen Wooden AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Michigan House of Representatives District 83	(D) John Fitzgerald AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (10: 10 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 9	(R) Lisa McClain 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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St. Clair County, Michigan

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