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.

Wexford County

133 seats · 133 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (71: 71 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Township Supervisor	() Tom Williams	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Joseph Gardner	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Bruce Jewett	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Darby Terpstra	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Kathy Soerries	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Matthew Beattie	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Beverly Brighton	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Kenneth Schinke	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Sheila Pratt	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Michelle Wing	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Ben Pearson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Kathy Adams	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Chad Edwards	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Kari Hanus	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Steven Kitler	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() William Benson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Linda Stahl	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Sara Hurley	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Lesa Wade	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Michael Mix	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Jeanne Housler	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Nancy Wood	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Rebecca Stoddard	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Ruth Reddy	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Peter Hansen	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Peggy Benz	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Kim Manuel	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Terri Schichtel	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Michele Beeman	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Robert Scarbrough	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Susan Baldwin	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Ted Dewey	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Robert Sauder	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Marlene Whetstone	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Paula Dewey	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Elizabeth McCain	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Paul Wayrynen	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Sawyer Renwick	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Eric Sours	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Linda Sours	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Cathy Knight	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Bradley Swanson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() James Heady	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Brian Neihardt	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Amanda Kimbel-Sparks	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Jennifer Moffit	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Mike Boyd	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() David Kuyers	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Lori Wetherell	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Carol Perrin	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Sara Hettich	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Phil Wendel	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Amanda Chandler	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Norma Kangas	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Tammy Porterfield	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Connie Roush	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Lori Goodrich	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Darlene LeVeque	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Shari Renwick	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Julie Cieslak	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Donna Taylor	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() Timothy Dzikowicz	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Charles Maidens	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Robert McGregor	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Stacy Brewer	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Wendy Floury	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Supervisor	() David Williams	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Robert Kellogg	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	() Paul Williams	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	() Kimberly Nyman	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	() Christina Hansen	Nov 2, 2027
▶ Municipal (2: 2 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Cadillac Mayor	() David Powell	Nov 2, 2027
+	Manton Mayor	() Joseph Grzybowski	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (38: 38 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	(N) Micah Crumb	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Christina Matthews	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jack Ocobock	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Brielle Porter	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Sara Snider	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jason Svec	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Terry Wilson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Zachary Anderson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Eric Baker	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Anne Engels	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Scott Koenig	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Candace Kuhn	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Elizabeth Rzepka-Alto	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Nicole Schultz	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member — District 1F	(N) June Osantowski	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member — District 1F	(N) Coleen Sutton	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member — District 1F	(N) Andrew Sutton	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Chris Blackledge	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Leon Densmore	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Tim Evans	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kristin Flick	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Gail Proctor	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Liz Scott	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Tonya Sears	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Travis Baker	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Matt Hicks	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Harold Kibbe	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Candy Musselman	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Mark Powers	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Brandie Sigler	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Randy Sucharski	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Todd Altman	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Sally Flatman	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Craig Gabier	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Ashlee McCormick	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) William Sexton	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Eric Spencer	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Amber Vranish	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (5: 5 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Judge of Probate	(N) Edward D Van Alst	Nov 3, 2026
+	Wexford County	() Alaina Nyman AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Drain Commissioner	() Michael Solomon	Nov 3, 2026
+	Register of Deeds	() Roxanne Snyder	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff, n/a	() Trent Taylor	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (6: 6 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
+	Member Of The State Board Of Education	() Tom Mcmillin	Nov 3, 2026
+	Member Of The State Board Of Education	() Nikki Snyder	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (11: 11 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 1	(R) Jack Bergman AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	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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