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.

Ravalli County County

54 seats · 54 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ School (43: 43 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	() Becky Anderson AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Stacy Cortes AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Pete Dunn AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Ken Lewis AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Amy Lewis AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Carol Peterson AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Dan Wolsky AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Ashley Christopherson AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Pete Ehmann AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Kristie Heiland AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() James Shavers AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Jeanne Wald AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Benjamin Crocker AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Ben Crocker AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Emily Dismukes AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Lacy Janes AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() James Kennedy AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Bobbie Ketelhut AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Drew Blankenbaker AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Tim Campbell AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Michael Doleac AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Patrick Hanley AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Eil Johnson AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Jeni Seifert AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Mark Yoakam AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Cody Houtchens AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Gary Leese AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Matthew Schaefer AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Paula Short AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Wayne Stanford AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Nathan Bean AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Billy Donaldson AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Stephanie Esch AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Jennifer Gunterman AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Tony Hudson AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Ben Meyer AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Dan Mullan AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Fran Schmitz AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Steven Fryer AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Jessica Holt AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Teresa Jordan AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Ron Miller AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Marci Smith 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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Ravalli County County, Montana

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