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.

Coos County

117 seats · 117 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (52: 52 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Mayor	() Mary Schamehorn AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Joshua Adamson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Archie Garrett AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Christopher Powell AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Geri Procetto AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Madeline Seymour AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Gerald Slothower AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Recorder	() June Hinojosa AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Mayor	() Joe Benetti AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Troy Cribbins AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Lucinda DiNovo AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Stephanie Kilmer AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Carmen Matthews AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Sara Stephens AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Mayor	() Sam Flaherty AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() John Cooper AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Sheena Corbus AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Patrick Flynn AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Paul Frasier AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Dave Waddington AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Jay Westrum AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Recorder	() Liz Kinney AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Mayor	() Nikki Wood AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Nikki Harden AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Teri Madcuff AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Tom Miller AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Alan Pointer AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Robert Ward AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Clerk	() Amanda Chavez AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Recorder	() Courteney Halstead AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Mayor	() Samantha Clayburn AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Ivan Hawker AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Amy Ligons AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Ryland Parker AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Matthew Wells AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Mike Wood AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Mayor	() Jessica Engelke AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Larry Garboden AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Matt Hamilton AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Jenny Jones AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Barbara Schultz AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Timm Slater AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Melinda Torres AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Recorder	() Maycie Jaehnig AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Mayor	() Fred Fry AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Jim Adamek AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Elisa Canon AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Jim Clauson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Cheryl Dombrose AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Kathy Rector AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Noah White AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Recorder	() Stephanie Patterson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ School (46: 46 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	(N) Angela Cardas	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Corrie Gant	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Briana Hutchens	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() A.J. Kimball	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Martha Lane	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Claudia Powers	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Jon Sullivan	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Kim Brick	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Kevin Dubisar	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Addie Hutchison	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Diane Johnson	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Arnie Roblan	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Derek Rogalsky	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Maidie Rosengarten	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Steve Britton	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Heather Echavarria	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Marsha Frost	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Melinda Millet	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Lucas Taylor	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Cliff Wheeler	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Terry Harris	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Amanda Hawker	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Julie Huff	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Justin Miller	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Jared Sproul	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Kati Turner	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Bridgett Wheeler	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Julie Hale	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Anna Huit	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Megan Kronsteiner-Cahill	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Nathan McClintock	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Michelle Roberts	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) DeAnne Wiedenmann	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Carol Yardley	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Eric Anderson	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Ramsey Bushnell	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Merle Kalb	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Rick MacDonald	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() KamBria Swenson	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Daniel Cote	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Sarah Dalisky	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Derrick Foxworth	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Kasshawna Knoll	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Wally Lierman	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Josh Ort	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Phil Wiesner	Nov 3, 2026
▶ County (7: 7 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Coos County -- County Clerk	() Julie A Brecke AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Treasurer	(N) Megan Simms	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Assessor	(N) Jason Corbus	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner	(N) Drew Farmer	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner	(N) John Sweet	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner	(N) Rod Taylor	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff	(N) Gabe Fabrizio	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (6: 6 filled, 0 vacant)
+	OR Governor	(D) Tina Kotek	Nov 3, 2026
+	OR Attorney General	(D) Dan Rayfield	Nov 3, 2026
+	OR Secretary of State	(D) Tobias Read	Nov 3, 2026
+	Oregon Senate District 1	(R) David Smith AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Oregon Senate District 5	(R) Dick Anderson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Oregon House of Representatives District 9	(R) Boomer Wright AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (6: 6 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Senator — Class 2	(D) Jeff Merkley 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	U.S. Senator — Class 3	(D) Ron Wyden AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	U.S. Representative — District 4	(D) Valerie Hoyle AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon	(N) Ann Aiken	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon	(N) Amy Baggio	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon	(N) Anna Brown	Nov 3, 2026

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