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.

Deschutes County

89 seats · 89 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (37: 37 filled, 0 vacant)
+	City Council Member	() Courtney Ignazzitto	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Jennifer Letz	Nov 3, 2026
+	Mayor	() Melanie Kebler AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Mayor, mayor	() Sally Russell	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Gina Franzosa AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Ariel Mendez AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Megan Norris AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Megan Perkins AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Steve Platt AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Mike Riley AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member, 1	() Melanie Kebler	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member, 2	() Anthony Broadman	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member, 3	() Meghan Perkins	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member, 4	() Rita Schenkelberg	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member, 5	() Gena Goodman-Campbell	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member, 6	() Barb Campbell	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Recorder	() Ashley Bontje AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Mayor	() Jeannine Earls AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Janis Curtis-Thompson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Karen Morse AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Mike Shields AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Recorder	() Amanda Metcalf AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	La Pine Office Clerk (Deschutes Co, OR)	() Tina Kemp AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Mayor	() Ed Fitch AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Clifford Evelyn AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() John Nielsen AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Kathryn Osborne AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Jay Patrick AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Shannon Wedding AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Cat Zwicker AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Recorder	() Kelly Morse AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Mayor	() Jennifer Letz AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Sarah McDougall AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Cheryl Pellerin AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Michael Preedin AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Gary Ross AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sisters City Recorder (Deschutes Co, OR)	() Monica Burmeister AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ School (22: 22 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	(N) Kina Chadwick	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Cameron Fischer	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Marcus LeGrand	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Jenn Lynch	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Shirley Olson	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Amy Tatom	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Ross Tomlin	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Liz Goodrich	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Keri Lopez	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Amanda Page	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Ashley Proctor	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Michael Summers	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Erik Benton	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Emily Horton	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Sarah Keeton	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Asa Sarver	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Jeff Smith	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Cameron Camp	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Pat Kelly	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Rick Nelson	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Nancy Reese	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Mariah Rossi	Nov 3, 2026
▶ County (11: 11 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Deschutes County -- County Clerk	() Steve Dennison AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Treasurer	(N) William Kuhn	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Assessor	(N) Scot Langton	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 1	() Anthony Debone	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 2	() Phil Chang	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 3	() Patti Adair	Nov 3, 2026
+	Deschutes County Commissioner Dist 1	(R) Anthony Debone	Nov 3, 2026
+	Deschutes County Commissioner Dist 2	(D) Phil Chang	Nov 3, 2026
+	Deschutes County Commissioner Dist 3	(R) Patti Adair	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice of the Peace	(N) Charles Fadeley	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff	(N) Ty Rupert	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (10: 10 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
+	OR State Senator District 30	(R) Mike Mclane AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	Oregon Senate District 27	(D) Anthony Broadman AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Oregon Senate District 28	(R) Diane Linthicum AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Oregon House of Representatives District 53	(D) Jason Kropf AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Oregon House of Representatives District 53	(D) Em Levy AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Oregon House of Representatives District 55	(R) Werner Reschke AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Oregon House of Representatives District 59	(R) Vikki Breese Iverson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (7: 7 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 2	(R) Cliff Bentz AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. Representative — District 5	(D) Janelle Bynum	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
▶ Special (2: 2 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Special District Official	() Jeff Rola	Nov 3, 2026
+	Special District Official	() Robin Vora	Nov 3, 2026

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