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. Joseph County

155 seats · 155 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (65: 65 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Township Supervisor	() George Letts	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Richard Baker	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Kevin Wickey	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Ashley Garl	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Mary Gould	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Sandra Jackson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Carol Bielski	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Scott Wyant	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Natalie Wyant	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Teresa Owsley	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Mike Himes	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Davey Robison	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Jerry Ware	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Ammara Kanjanayothee	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Jennifer Schwartz	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Tim Carls	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Ben Russell	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Don Schrock	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Kayla Miller	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Tonya Ziehm	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Ronald Shaver	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Betty Grindel	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Deborah Spencer	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Teresa Ives	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Nicole Hess	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Bernard Saxman	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Pamela Gilbert	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Connie Myers	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Julie Censke	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Barry MacDonald	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Mark Major	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Rick Daniels	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Donna Grubbs	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Theresa Gherna-Ankney	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Michael Friesner	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Maurice Kline	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Leasa Griffith-Matthews	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() James Hart	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Donna Cupp	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Janice Griffith	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Douglas DeMeyer	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Larry Grindle	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Glenn Mcnamara	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Sherry Medford	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Jan Mallo	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Dave Peterson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Steven Clark	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() James Rigby	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Bret Lutz	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Deb Rice	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Ed English	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Mike Kinne	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Tom Springer	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Lari Roberts	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Cindy Fenwick	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Von Metzger	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Judith Pappas	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Rodney Stahl	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Mark Bowen	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Zeta Metzger	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Jason trosper	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Sheila Kroupa	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Amy Snook	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Lacie Pletcher	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Anita Casada	Nov 2, 2027
▶ Municipal (16: 16 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Mayor	() Frank Perez	Nov 2, 2027
+	County Commissioner	() Cathi Abbs	Nov 2, 2027
+	County Commissioner	() Richard Bir	Nov 2, 2027
+	County Commissioner	() Dan Boring	Nov 2, 2027
+	County Commissioner	() Linda Harrington	Nov 2, 2027
+	County Commissioner	() Aaron Miller	Nov 2, 2027
+	County Commissioner	() Jeff Mullins	Nov 2, 2027
+	County Commissioner	() Marvin Smith	Nov 2, 2027
+	County Commissioner	() Justin Wickey	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Angel Johnston	Nov 2, 2027
+	County Commissioner	() Lucas Allen	Nov 2, 2027
+	County Commissioner	() Torrey Brown	Nov 2, 2027
+	County Commissioner	() Pat Dane	Nov 2, 2027
+	County Commissioner	() Steven Haigh	Nov 2, 2027
+	County Commissioner	() Carolyn McNary	Nov 2, 2027
+	County Commissioner	() Tony Stanfill	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (54: 54 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	(N) Tj Baxter	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Britta Baxter	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Terry Conklin	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Lanette Conklin	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Ken Krayer	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Nicole Persinger	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jeanne Root	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jackie Bowen	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Rod Detweiler	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Tim Hall	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jeff Houtz	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Tj Reed	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Tegan Stuby-Hekter	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Larry Walton	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kendra Ackerman	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Nate Clipfell	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jennifer Greenwald	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Becky Jackson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Paige Smolarz	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Rebecca Stoll	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Tim Trattles	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jody Alger	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jerry Gray	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Amy Hall	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jeffrey Komins	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Cheryl Moord	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Wendy Rodewald	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) MaRinda Stamp	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Roger Cupp	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jesse King	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Sonya Moyle	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jeremy Palmer	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Regina Schinker	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) DyAnn Steinberger	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Norma Switalski	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Audrey Borkholder	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Adam Brandon	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Theresa Danberry	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) John Hochstetler	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Ronald Rosenbaum	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Gillian Conrad	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Chris Cook	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Rick Dyer	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Becky Foster	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Amy Marohn	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Brett Wier	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kerry Wright II	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Michelle Baker	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Lynn Brand	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Gwen Donmyer	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Betsie Drumm	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Emily Halling	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Justin Kellermeier	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Ben Myers	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (3: 3 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Judge of Probate	(N) Kevin M Kane	Nov 3, 2026
+	St. Joseph County	() Deborah J Davis	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff, n/a	() Chad Spence	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (2: 2 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Judge Dist 3 B	(N) Robert Pattison	Nov 3, 2026
+	Judge Dist 45	(N) Paul E Stutesman	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 21	(D) Sarah Anthony AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Michigan House of Representatives District 59	(R) Doug Wozniak AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (10: 10 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 5	(R) Tim Walberg 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. Joseph County, Michigan

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