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.

Wasco County

85 seats · 85 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (43: 43 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Mayor	() Julianne Herman	Nov 3, 2026
+	Mayor	() Carol Raymond AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() David LaSalle	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Shannon McKendree	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Nick Nims AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Patrick Raymond AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Mayor	() Connor Reed AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Brooklyn Coleman AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Samantha Filbin AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Bill Parke AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Steve Podvent AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Lou Svoboda AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Brandon Welk AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Recorder	() Kathy Bostick AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Mayor	() Carol Beatty AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Randy Bechtol AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Shelby Dumire AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Michael Foreaker AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Matthias Kesler AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Kathy Peck AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Thomas Troutman AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Recorder	() Christine Wolfe AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Mayor	() Witt Anderson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Brenna Campbell AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Charlie Cannon AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Noah Estes AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Lydia Koerner AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Gary Lindemeyr AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Ron Wright AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Recorder	() Amy Szilagyi AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Mosier Municipal Judge (Wasco Co, OR)	() Steven Seymour AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Pamela Brown AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Andrea Kegel AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Forrest Marquart AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Stacy Wilson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Recorder	() Sarah Finkel AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Mayor	() Richard Mays AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Timothy McGlothin AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Scott Randall AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Dan Richardson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Rod Runyon AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Ben Wring AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	The Dalles Municipal Judge (Wasco Co, OR)	() Jason Corey AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ School (19: 19 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	() Dave Beeson	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Sean Egeland	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Tim Fain	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Janna Hage	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Anne Kelly	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Jose Aparicio	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Betsy Hege	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() David Jones	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Katie Kelley	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Kevin Kramer	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) David Polehn	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Dayna Wynn-Elledge	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Janine Belozer	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Shelly Cocco	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Caralynn Delco	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Kevin Duling	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	(N) Justin Gotham	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Nancy Juarez	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Jc Udey	Nov 3, 2026
▶ County (6: 6 filled, 0 vacant)
+	County Clerk	() Chrissy Zaugg AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Treasurer	() Elijah Preston	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Assessor	(N) Jill Filla Amery	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner	(N) Phil Brady	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner	(N) Scott Hege	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff	() Lane Magill	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
+	OR State Senator District 30	(R) Mike Mclane AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Oregon Senate District 29	(R) Todd Nash AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Oregon House of Representatives District 57	(R) Greg Smith AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Oregon House of Representatives District 59	(R) Vikki Breese Iverson 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 2	(R) Cliff Bentz 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
▶ Special (4: 4 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Special District Official	() Marla B Skroch	Nov 3, 2026
+	Special District Official	() William E Hammel	Nov 3, 2026
+	Special District Official	() Larry L Powell	Nov 3, 2026
+	Special District Official	() Wendy Shoptaw	Nov 3, 2026

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Wasco County, Oregon

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