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.

Schuyler County

107 seats · 107 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (46: 46 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Township Supervisor	() Richard Lewis	—
+	Township Board Member	() Glenn Bleiler	—
+	Township Board Member	() Ronald Hoffman	—
+	Township Board Member	() Michael Learn	—
+	Township Board Member	() Jamee Mack	—
+	Town of Catharine	() Kellie Kretchmer AMA	—
+	Township Supervisor	() Brandon Theetge AMA	—
+	Township Board Member	() Michael Gaboriault	—
+	Township Board Member	() Kyle Reed	—
+	Township Board Member	() Dylan Reed	—
+	Township Board Member	() Clarence Thompson	—
+	Township Clerk	() Karyn Roorda AMA	—
+	Township Supervisor	() Dominick Smith	—
+	Township Board Member	() Brian Ervay	—
+	Township Board Member	() Alan Gregory	—
+	Township Board Member	() Jeffrey Meehan	—
+	Township Board Member	() Eric Moore	—
+	Township Clerk	() Naomi Kingsley AMA	—
+	Township Supervisor	() Justin Boyette	—
+	Township Board Member	() Mike Bergen	—
+	Township Board Member	() Anthony Mansfield	—
+	Township Board Member	() Liz Martin	—
+	Township Board Member	() Mark Taber	—
+	Township Board Member	() Rebecca Wright	—
+	Township Clerk	() Jane Ike AMA	—
+	Township Supervisor	() David Scott	—
+	Township Board Member	() Robert Simpson	—
+	Township Board Member	() Brian Stamp	—
+	Township Board Member	() Donna Taber	—
+	Township Board Member	() Breanna Yessman	—
+	Town of Montour	() Gloria Stigers AMA	—
+	Township Supervisor	() Heather Waters AMA	—
+	Township Board Member	() Jonathon Olin	—
+	Township Board Member	() Joanne Randall	—
+	Township Board Member	() James Rose	—
+	Township Board Member	() Misty Simms	—
+	Township Clerk	() Thomas Peer AMA	—
+	Township Supervisor	() Stephen Miller	—
+	Township Board Member	() Cheryl Richtmyer	—
+	Town of Reading	() Terri Alger AMA	—
+	Township Supervisor	() Donald Desrochers AMA	—
+	Township Board Member	() Thomas Allen	—
+	Township Board Member	() Larry Brooks	—
+	Township Board Member	() Michael Dean	—
+	Township Board Member	() Donald Perry	—
+	Township Clerk	() Deborah Tyler AMA	—
▶ School (14: 14 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	(N) Jason Dechow	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Robert Halpin	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jennifer Mosher	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Dana Sgrecci	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Will Shrout	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) David Stigers	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kyle VanGalder	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Theresa Butler	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Keith Caslin	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Chad Hendrickson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Barbara Schimizzi	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Joe Stansfield	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Astra Titus	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Tracey VanSkiver	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (2: 2 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Schuyler County Clerk	() Theresa Philibin	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff, 000	() Kevin Rumsey	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (1: 1 filled, 0 vacant)
+	County Court Judge	() Matthew Hayden	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (5: 5 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 58	() Tom O'Mara AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	New York Assembly District 132	(R) Phil Palmesano AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (39: 39 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 23	(R) Nicholas Langworthy AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	U.S. Representative — District 24	(R) Claudia Tenney 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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