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.

Tillamook County

82 seats · 82 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (39: 39 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Mayor	() Liane Welch AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Kathleen Baker AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Anthony Boatman AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Justin Howard AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Colin Jones AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Ralph McRae AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Mayor	() Katie Findling AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Linda Bade AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Cheryl Gierga AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Norman Shattuck AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Sandra Tyrer AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Mayor	() Kathryn Stock AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Tom Campbell AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Brad Hart AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Linda Kozlowski AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Jerry Spegman AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Mayor	() Phil Chick AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() David Cram AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Hilary Howell AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Doug Larzelier AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Kristina Quintana AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Mayor	() Charles Mcneilly AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Penny Cheek AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Tom Martine AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Mary McGinnis AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Patrick Ryan AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Recorder	() Melissa Thompson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Mayor	() Aaron Burris AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Dean Crist AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Garrett Noffsinger AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Brian Reynolds AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() John Sandusky AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Mayor	() Denise Donohue AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Kate Cloran AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Doug Honeycutt AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Mary Leverette AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Deanne Ragnell AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Heidi Stacks AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Gordon Taylor AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ School (23: 23 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	(N) Michele Aeder	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Don Allgeier	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Marisa Real	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Renae Scalabrin	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Randy Schultz	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Ellene Smith	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Sandra Tyrer	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Diane Boisa	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Kayla Cole	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Jason Hagan	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Sherry Hartford	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Greg Woods	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Diane Hicks	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Tammy Hodgkinson	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Chris Holloman	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Bill Parsons	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Joe Tucker	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Colleen Valley	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Jeannie Christensen	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Kris Lachenmeier	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Ryan Lewis	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Kenny Oleman	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Natalie Rieger	Nov 3, 2026
▶ County (7: 7 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Tillamook County -- County Clerk	() Christy Nyseth AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Treasurer	(N) Shawn Blanchard	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Assessor	(N) Kasandra Larson	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner	(N) Mary Bell	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner	(N) Paul Fournier	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner	(N) Erin Skaar	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff	(N) Josh Brown	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (7: 7 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 16	(R) Suzanne Weber AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Oregon Senate District 5	(R) Dick Anderson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Oregon House of Representatives District 10	(D) David Gomberg AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Oregon House of Representatives District 32	(D) Cyrus Javadi 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 1	(D) Suzanne Bonamici 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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Tillamook County, Oregon

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