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.

Columbia County

111 seats · 111 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (1: 1 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Hudson Mayor	() Joseph Ferris	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (59: 59 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	(N) Linda Collett	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Matthew Fisch	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Dawn Friedman	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Andrew Gilligan	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Nikki Lundy	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Steve Michalek	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Marianne Pierro	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Linda Anderson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Lori Crawford	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Andrea Foley	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Lester Olsson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Michael Pudney	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Teresa Repko	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) David Rifenburgh	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Amanda Clark	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kirsten Droskoski	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jaime Martilotta	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Sam Strickland	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Emily Whitecavage	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Mark DePace	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Amanda Grubler	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Kjirsten Gustavson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Diana Howard	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Matthew Mackerer	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Maureen Sheridan	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Heidi Andrejkovics	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Megan Borlang	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Vince Canini	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Mike Fitzgerald	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jeffrey Gaulin	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Crystal Grimaldi	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Amanda Landsman	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Samantha Melucci	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Bryan Steele	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Max DiOrio	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kelly Firmbach	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Meghan Lafferty-Brown	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Matthew Nelson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Elizabeth Phillips	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Anne Schaefer	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Christopher Scoville	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Valerie Spensieri	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Cal Waits	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Michael Brutsch	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) William Buckenroth	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Racheal Chubb	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) John Kalisz	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Robert Long	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Alex Polacinski	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Sharon Powers	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Joseph Costa	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Molly Delaney	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jeanine Earnhart	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Margaret Hallisey	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kevin Maisenbacher	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Samantha Maker	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Ronald Morales	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Bonnie Torchia	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Richard Viebrock	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (2: 2 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Columbia County Clerk	() Holly Tanner	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff, 000	() Jacqueline Salvatore	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (4: 4 filled, 0 vacant)
+	City Court (Columbia County)	() John Connor Jr	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Court (Columbia County)	() Cheryl Roberts	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Court Judge	() Brian Herman	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Court Judge	() Michael Howard	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (7: 7 filled, 0 vacant)
+	NY Governor	(D) Kathy Hochul	Nov 3, 2026
+	NY Attorney General	(D) Letitia James	Nov 3, 2026
+	NY Secretary of State	(D) Grace Noel	Nov 3, 2026
	New York Senate District 43	() Jake Ashby AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	New York Assembly District 102	(R) Chris Tague AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	New York Assembly District 106	(D) Didi Barrett AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	New York Assembly District 107	() Scott Bendett AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (38: 38 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 19	(D) Josh Riley AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York	(N) Carol Amon	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York	(N) Joan Azrack	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York	(N) Frederic Block	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York	(N) Margo Brodie	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York	(N) Gary Brown	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York	(N) Sanket Bulsara	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York	(N) Pamela Chen	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York	(N) Nusrat Choudhury	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York	(N) Brian Cogan	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York	(N) LaShann DeArcy Hall	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York	(N) Raymond Dearie	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York	(N) Ann Donnelly	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York	(N) Nicholas Garaufis	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York	(N) Nina Gershon	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York	(N) Anthony Brindisi	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York	(N) Elizabeth Coombe	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York	(N) Mae D'Agostino	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York	(N) Ronnie Abrams	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York	(N) Richard Berman	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York	(N) Vincent Briccetti	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York	(N) Vernon Broderick	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York	(N) Naomi Buchwald	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York	(N) Valerie Caproni	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York	(N) Andrew Carter Jr.	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York	(N) P. Castel	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York	(N) Jessica Clarke	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York	(N) Denise Cote	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York	(N) John Cronan	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York	(N) Paul Crotty	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York	(N) George Daniels	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York	(N) Paul Engelmayer	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York	(N) Katherine Failla	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York	(N) Jesse Furman	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York	(N) Paul Gardephe	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York	(N) Margaret Garnett	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York	(N) Richard Arcara	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York	(N) Frank Geraci Jr.	Nov 3, 2026

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