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.

Yates County

89 seats · 89 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (29: 29 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Highway Superintendent	(?) Jayson Hoover	—
+	Town Justice	(?) David Grace	—
+	Town Supervisor	(?) Bryan Yarrington	—
+	Town Supervisor	(?) John Prendergast	—
+	Highway Superintendent	(?) Brian Ellis	—
+	Highway Superintendent	(?) Ralph Warren	—
+	Town Justice	(?) Carrie Wood	—
+	Highway Superintendent	(?) Arthur Parsons	—
+	Town Justice	(?) Deborah Huff-Tober	—
+	Highway Superintendent	(?) Tim Chambers	—
+	Town Justice	(?) James Smith	—
+	Highway Superintendent	(?) Lance Yonge	—
+	Town Justice	(?) Michael Christensen	—
+	Town Supervisor	(?) Richard Craig	—
+	Town Supervisor	(?) Jamie Sisson	—
+	Highway Superintendent	(?) Andy Best	—
+	Town Justice	(?) Benjamin Dempsey	—
+	Town Supervisor	(?) David Adam AMA	—
+	Town Supervisor	(?) Leslie Church	—
+	Highway Superintendent	(?) Steven Wheeler	—
+	Town Justice	(?) Stephen Hicks	—
+	Highway Superintendent	(?) Josh Burnett	—
+	Town Justice	(?) Margaret Randolph	—
+	Town Supervisor	(?) Larry Lewis	—
+	Highway Superintendent	(?) Anthony Hurd	—
+	Town Justice	(?) Todd Whitford	—
+	Town Supervisor	(?) George Lawson AMA	—
+	Town Supervisor	(?) Peter Martini	—
+	Highway Superintendent	(?) Steven Dean AMA	—
▶ School (14: 14 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	(N) Casey Busch	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Brad Cole	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) John Frederick	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Brittany Gibson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Robert Neu	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kristen VanValkenburg	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jared Webster	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Thomas Barden	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Denise Hopkins	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Robin Johnson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Alicen Pidlisny	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Sharon Sweet	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kenneth Walker	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) David Willson	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (2: 2 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Yates County Clerk	() Molly Linehan	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff, 000	() Frank Ryan	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (1: 1 filled, 0 vacant)
+	County Court Judge	() MacKenzie Stutzman	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 (38: 38 filled, 0 vacant)
	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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