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.

Missoula County County

80 seats · 80 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ School (69: 69 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	() Marcus Bahm AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Laurie Gendrow AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Mark Messer AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Teri Schuster AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Ann Halverson AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Megan Handley AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Michael Loftis AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Knute Olson AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() James Thomasson AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Brock Belgarde AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Katie Brubaker AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Heather Burgad AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Sigrid Sheie AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Synthia Wendell AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Rainier Batt AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Holli Bellaire AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Jami FitzGerald AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Debbie Lester AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Dennis Normand AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Noah Peters AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Bryce Simpson AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Tom Cook AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Kallie Gatzemeier AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Beth Herron AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Tom McLaughlin AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Scott Rouse AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Jacquelyn Ryan AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Rich Thornock AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Bridgett Beal AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Laura Guay AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Ryan Lutey AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Brandon Naasz AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Kristen Stoeger AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Jeff Avgeris AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Lisa Davey AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Christina Hayes AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Denise Juneau AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Leslie McShane AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() London Meservy AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Ann Wake AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Arlene Walker-Andrews AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Jenny Walsh AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Jeff Holliday AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Crystal Longoria AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Heather Marcella AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Kevin McMullen AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Wes Mitchell AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Tucker Clark AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Mark Darrow AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Kristina Shields AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Gary Wayne AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Jody Welter AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Serra Hurst AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Matthew Knox AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Laura Nygard AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() James Freyholtz AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Sara Lamar AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Kitty Logan AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Kathryn Logan AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Kristopher Mitchell AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Jesse Russell AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Thomas Buchholz AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Peter HaLL AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Jennifer Long AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Elizabeth Stegmaier AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() David Wright AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Jan Henderson AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Eden Huglen AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Tessa McGillivray AMA	Nov 2, 2027
▶ Judicial (7: 7 filled, 0 vacant)
+	MT Supreme Court Justice	() Beth Baker	Nov 3, 2026
+	MT Supreme Court Justice	() Katherine Bidegaray	Nov 3, 2026
+	MT Supreme Court Justice	() Ingrid Gustafson	Nov 3, 2026
+	MT Supreme Court Justice	() Laurie McKinnon	Nov 3, 2026
+	MT Supreme Court Justice	() James Rice	Nov 3, 2026
+	MT Supreme Court Justice	() James Shea	Nov 3, 2026
+	MT Supreme Court Justice	() Cory Swanson	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (3: 3 filled, 0 vacant)
+	MT Governor	(R) Greg Gianforte	Nov 3, 2026
+	MT Attorney General	() Austin Knudsen	Nov 3, 2026
+	MT Secretary of State	(R) Christi Jacobsen	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (1: 1 filled, 0 vacant)
+	U.S. District Court for the District of Montana	(N) Dana Christensen	Nov 3, 2026

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