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.

Columbia County

83 seats · 83 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (1: 1 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Dayton Mayor	(N) Kyle Anderson	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (20: 20 filled, 0 vacant)
+	PRESCOTT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 402-37 School	(N) Preston Brock	Nov 2, 2027
+	PRESCOTT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 402-37 School	(N) Kevin Chabre	Nov 2, 2027
+	PRESCOTT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 402-37 School	(N) Susan Deruwe	Nov 2, 2027
+	PRESCOTT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 402-37 School	(N) Jacob Stueckle	Nov 2, 2027
+	Wa - Dayton School District 2	(N) Justin Jaech	Nov 2, 2027
+	Wa - Dayton School District 2	(N) Katie Leid	Nov 2, 2027
+	Wa - Dayton School District 2	(N) Fred White	Nov 2, 2027
+	Wa - Dayton School District No. 2	(N) Aneesha Dieu	Nov 2, 2027
+	Wa - Dayton School District No. 2	(N) Zachary Fabian	Nov 2, 2027
+	Wa - Dayton School District No. 2	(N) Grant Griffen	Nov 2, 2027
+	Wa - Dayton School District No. 2	(N) Jeff Mccowen	Nov 2, 2027
+	Wa - Dayton School District No. 2	(N) Korinda Wallace	Nov 2, 2027
+	Wa - Starbuck School District No. 35	(N) Deb Cade	Nov 2, 2027
+	Wa - Starbuck School District No. 35 School	(N) Shelley Hall	Nov 2, 2027
+	WAITSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 401-100 School	(N) Sarah Boudrieau	Nov 2, 2027
+	WAITSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 401-100 School	(N) Carol Clarke	Nov 2, 2027
+	WAITSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 401-100 School	(N) Stephanie Cole	Nov 2, 2027
+	WAITSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 401-100 School	(N) Abby Grende	Nov 2, 2027
+	WAITSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 401-100 School	(N) Christy House	Nov 2, 2027
+	WAITSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 401-100 School	(N) Lisa Morrow	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (8: 8 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Columbia County County Treasurer	() Carla Rowe	Nov 3, 2026
+	Columbia Columbia County	(N) Will Hutchens	Nov 3, 2026
+	Columbia County	() Joe Helm	Nov 3, 2026
+	Columbia County Commissioner District 1	() Ryan Rundell	Nov 3, 2026
+	Columbia County Commissioner District 2	() Marty Hall	Nov 3, 2026
+	Columbia County Commissioner District 3	() Jack Miller	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner Dist 001	(R) Marty J Hall	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner Dist 001	(R) Ryan R Rundell	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (11: 11 filled, 0 vacant)
+	WA Columbia County Superior Court	() Brooke Burns AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	WA Columbia County District Court	() Kimberly Boggs	Nov 3, 2026
+	WA Supreme Court Justice	() Steven González	Nov 3, 2026
+	WA Supreme Court Justice	() Charles Johnson	Nov 3, 2026
+	WA Supreme Court Justice	() Barbara Madsen	Nov 3, 2026
+	WA Supreme Court Justice	() Sheryl McCloud	Nov 3, 2026
+	WA Supreme Court Justice	() Colleen Melody	Nov 3, 2026
+	WA Supreme Court Justice	() Raquel Montoya-Lewis	Nov 3, 2026
+	WA Supreme Court Justice	() Salvador Mungia	Nov 3, 2026
+	WA Supreme Court Justice	() Debra Stephens	Nov 3, 2026
+	WA Supreme Court Justice	() G. Whitener	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (5: 5 filled, 0 vacant)
+	WA Governor	() Bob Ferguson	Nov 3, 2026
+	WA Attorney General	() Nick Brown	Nov 3, 2026
+	WA Secretary of State	(D) Steve Hobbs	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington Senate District 16	(R) Perry Dozier AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington House of Representatives District 16	(R) Skyler Rude AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (9: 9 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 5	(R) Michael Baumgartner AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington	(N) Stanley Bastian	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington	(N) Mary Dimke	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington	(N) Robert Bryan	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington	(N) Tiffany Cartwright	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington	(N) John Chun	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington	(N) John Coughenour	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington	(N) David Estudillo	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington	(N) Kymberly Evanson	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Special (29: 29 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Columbia Co Fire District 1	(N) Richard Rubenser	Nov 2, 2027
+	Columbia Co Fire District 2	(N) Bruce Abbey	Nov 2, 2027
+	Columbia Co Fire District 2	(N) Brooke Mikesell	Nov 2, 2027
+	Columbia Co Fire District 3	(N) Mike Spring	Nov 2, 2027
+	Columbia Co Fire District 3	(N) Richard Turner	Nov 2, 2027
+	Columbia Co Fire District No. 1 Fire District No. 1	(N) Harvey Fletcher	Nov 2, 2027
+	Columbia Co Fire District No. 2 Fire District No. 2	(N) Jim Hickam	Nov 2, 2027
+	Columbia Co Fire District No. 3 Fire District No. 3	(N) Patrick Barker	Nov 2, 2027
+	Columbia Co Port District Port District	(N) Mike Spring	Nov 2, 2027
+	Hospital District Commissioner	(N) Bob Hutchens	Nov 2, 2027
+	Hospital District Commissioner	(N) Jim Kime	Nov 2, 2027
+	Hospital District Commissioner	(N) Barbara Miller	Nov 2, 2027
+	Port District Commissioner	(N) Dan Aschenbrenner	Nov 2, 2027
+	Port District Commissioner	(N) Seth Bryan	Nov 2, 2027
+	Port District Commissioner	(N) Johnny Watts	Nov 2, 2027
+	Prescott Joint Park And Recreation District	(N) Matthew Hamilton	Nov 2, 2027
+	Prescott Joint Park And Recreation District	(N) Carol Hartwig	Nov 2, 2027
+	Prescott Joint Park And Recreation District	(N) Jason Kaehler	Nov 2, 2027
+	Prescott Joint Park And Recreation District	(N) Cami McKeown	Nov 2, 2027
+	Prescott Joint Park And Recreation District	(N) Chris Oliver	Nov 2, 2027
+	Prescott Joint Park And Recreation District	(N) Selene Rubio	Nov 2, 2027
+	Prescott Joint Park And Recreation District	(N) Carina Stillman	Nov 2, 2027
+	Prescott Joint Park And Recreation District	(N) Douglas Venn	Nov 2, 2027
+	Proposed Columbia County Pool District Pool District	(N) Terri Hessler	Nov 2, 2027
+	Proposed Columbia County Pool District Pool District	(N) Ted Lowe	Nov 2, 2027
+	Proposed Columbia County Pool District Pool District	(N) Dianne McKinley	Nov 2, 2027
+	Proposed Columbia County Pool District Pool District	(N) Lisa Naylor	Nov 2, 2027
+	Public Hospital District Public Hospital District	(N) Lindsey Anderson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Public Hospital District Public Hospital District	(N) Jamie Smit	Nov 2, 2027

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