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.

Cape May County

168 seats · 167 filled · 1 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (21: 21 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Mayor	(R) Timothy Tim Carney	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor-Borough Of Stone Harbor	() Timothy Carney	Nov 2, 2027
+	Avalon Borough Mayor	() John Mccorristin AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Cape May City Mayor	() Zachary Mullock AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Cape May Point Borough Mayor	() Anita Vanheeswyk AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Dennis Township Mayor	() Zeth Matalucci AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Lower Township Mayor	() Frank Sippel AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Middle Township Mayor	() Christopher Leusner AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	North Wildwood Mayor	() Patrick Rosenello	Nov 2, 2027
+	North Wildwood City Mayor	() Salvatore Zampirri AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Ocean City Mayor	() Jay Gillian AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Sea Isle City Mayor	() Leonard Desiderio AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Stone Harbor Borough Mayor	() Tim Carney AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Jr Curtis T.Corson Jr. AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Upper Township Mayor	() Curtis T.Corson Jr. AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	West Cape May Borough Mayor	() George Dick AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	West Wildwood Borough Mayor	() Matthew Ksiazek AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Wildwood Mayor	() Ernie Troiano Jr.	Nov 2, 2027
+	Wildwood City Mayor	() Ernest Troiano AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Wildwood Crest Borough Mayor	() Don Cabrera AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Woodbine Borough Mayor	() William Pikolycky AMA	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (122: 121 filled, 1 vacant)
	School Board Member	Vacant	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Alexis Binder	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() John Richardson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Lois Scarpa	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Lynn Schwartz	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Matt Wolf	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Samuel Caraballo Jr	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Margaret Day	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Steven Gurdgiel	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Christopher Halliday	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Ernest Iii	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Mark Munyon	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Dorothy Schwartz	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Patricia Smith	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Harry Sundstrom Jr	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Dawn Austin	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Edward Connolly	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Shaun Deignan	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Sharon Kustra	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Joseph McKenna	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Larry Reed	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Anita Satnick	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Janet VanPelt	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Joseph Berg	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Jamie Burrows	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Jeanne Donohue	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Mary Garry	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Steve Gurdgiel	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Nichol Hoff	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Tami Kern	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Claudia Miller	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Blaine Paynter	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Roy Abrams Jr.	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Thomas Connelly Jr.	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Glenn Douglass	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Kathleen Elwell	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Retta Matagiese	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Frank Onorato	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Cynthia Baldacchini	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Lauren Cox	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Monica DiVito	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Gary Douglass	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Ember Loefflad	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() James Morris	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Lauren Randle	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Lindsey Selby	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Sam Caraballo	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Lindsey DeLollis	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Burgess Hamer	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Jonathon Hand	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Christopher Ingersoll	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Cheryl McHale	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Krista Ostrander	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Stephanie Thomas	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Brian Vergantino	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() James Burke	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Michele Devine-Hartnett	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() James Farrell	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Gerald Flanagan	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Ronald Golden	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() April Howard	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() David MacDonald	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Michael Allegretto	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Kevin Barnes	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Chris Halliday	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Lisa Mansfield	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Jacqueline McAlister	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Liz Nicoletti	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Corey Niemiec	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Jocelyn Palaganas	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Catherine Panico	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Margaret Day	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Liz Hodges	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Mark Matreale	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() John McAllister	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Suzanne Walters	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Anna Arcaro	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Matthew Aurand	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Stacey Blecher	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Vanessa DePompo	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Howard Krieger	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Chris Midura	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Vanita Patel	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Kemani Scott	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() John Sico	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jennifer Lenkowsky	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Michele Barbieri	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Kristie Brown-Chisholm	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Kelly Emberger	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Rebecca Holden	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Christine Lentz	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Tom McQuillen	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Donald Polo	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Andrew Shawl	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Tom Tyrrell	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Brian Groetsch	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() David LaPuma	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Mary Lynn	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Shelly Richards	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Leonard Bernstein	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Tracey Blanda	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Toni Fuscellaro	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Nick Holland	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() William Morey	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Daniel Martin	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Christopher Mormile	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Joseph Murray Jr.	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Kelly Phillips	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Lynn Quinlan	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Josephine Sharpe	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Roberta Taylor	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Ryan Troiano	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Ernest Troiano III	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Sandra Bader	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Rebekah Enright	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Harold Harris	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Janita Hutchinson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Adelina Mitchell	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Erica Moffit	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Melissa Rodriguez	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Miriam Vives-Rivera	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Wanda Young	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (10: 10 filled, 0 vacant)
+	County Clerk	() Rita Rothberg	Nov 3, 2026
+	Cape May County Commissioner Dist at-large 1	(R) Leonard Desiderio	Nov 3, 2026
+	Cape May County Commissioner Dist at-large 2	(R) Gerald Thornton	Nov 3, 2026
+	Cape May County Commissioner Dist at-large 3	(R) Will Morey	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner	(R) Leonard C Desiderio	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, at-large 1	() Leonard Desiderio	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, at-large 2	() Gerald Thornton	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, at-large 3	() Will Morey	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff, 000	() Robert Nolan	Nov 3, 2026
+	Surrogate	() E Hayes	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (7: 7 filled, 0 vacant)
	NJ Governor	(D) Mikie Sherrill	Nov 2, 2027
+	NJ Attorney General	(D) Jennifer Davenport	Nov 2, 2027
+	NJ Secretary of State	(D) Tahesha Way	Nov 2, 2027
+	New Jersey Senate District 1	(R) Mike Testa AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	New Jersey Senate District 1	(R) Michael Testa Jr.	Nov 2, 2027
+	New Jersey General Assembly District 1	(R) Antwan McClellan	Nov 2, 2027
+	New Jersey General Assembly District 1	(R) Erik Simonsen AMA	Nov 2, 2027
▶ Federal (8: 8 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 2	(R) Jefferson Van Drew AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey	(N) Madeline Arleo	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey	(N) Renée Bumb	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey	(N) Georgette Castner	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey	(N) Claire Cecchi	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey	(N) Stanley Chesler	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey	(N) Mary Cooper	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey	(N) Michael Farbiarz	Nov 3, 2026

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Cape May County, New Jersey

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