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.

Thurston County

215 seats · 215 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (62: 62 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Bucoda	(N) Robert Gordon	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Callie Carpenter	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Robert Gordon	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Michelle Layton	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Steven Lyle	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Kiersten Presley	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Steven Purcell	Nov 2, 2027
+	Centralia Mayor	(N) Sarah Althauser	Nov 2, 2027
+	DuPont Mayor	(N) Kevin Ballard	Nov 2, 2027
+	Lacey Mayor	() Andy Ryder	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Carolyn Cox	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Nicolas Dunning	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Lenny Greenstein	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Ed Kunkel	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Malcolm Miller	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Michael Steadman	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Robin Vazquez	Nov 2, 2027
+	Oakville Mayor	(N) Angelo Cilluffo	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor, mayor	() Cheryl Selby	Nov 2, 2027
+	Olympia Mayor	() Dontae Payne	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Paul Berendt	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Kelly Green	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Robert Vanderpool	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Jessica Bateman	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Clark Gilman	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Yen Huynh	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Dani Madrone	Nov 2, 2027
+	Olympia Municipal Court	(N) Scott Ahlf	Nov 2, 2027
+	Rainier Mayor	(N) Bob Shaw	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Tom Arnbrister	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Maureen Baker	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) George Johnson	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Ron Kemp	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Dennis McVey	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tenino	(N) David Watterson	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Rachel Davidson	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Jeff Eisel	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Linda Gotovac	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Elaine Klamn	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Jason Lawton	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) John O'Callahan	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) David Watterson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tumwater Mayor	() Debbie Sullivan	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Peter Agabi	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Michael Althauser	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Joan Cathey	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Leatta Dahlhoff	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Kelly Holtz	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Angela Jefferson	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Tom Oliva	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Charles Schneider	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Eileen Swarthout	Nov 2, 2027
+	Yelm Mayor	() Joe Depinto	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) James Blair	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Molly Carmody	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Joshua Crossman	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Joe DePinto	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Brian Hess	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Terry Kaminski	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Trevor Palmer	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Joseph Richardson	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(N) Tracey Wood	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (34: 34 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Griffin School District No. 324 School Board	(N) Blair Baker	Nov 2, 2027
+	Griffin School District No. 324 School Board	(N) Tesa Frevert	Nov 2, 2027
+	Griffin School District No. 324 School Board	(N) Trish Gregory	Nov 2, 2027
+	Griffin School District No. 324 School Board	(N) Maureen Karras	Nov 2, 2027
+	Griffin School District No. 324 School Board	(N) Julie Osterberg	Nov 2, 2027
+	Griffin School District No. 324 School Board	(N) Brad Ridgeway	Nov 2, 2027
+	Griffin School District No. 324 School Board	(N) Emma Rose	Nov 2, 2027
+	Griffin School District No. 324 School Board	(N) Dan Teuteberg	Nov 2, 2027
+	North Thurston Public Schools School Board	(N) Dave Newkirk	Nov 2, 2027
+	North Thurston Public Schools School Board	(N) Graeme Sackrison	Nov 2, 2027
+	North Thurston Public Schools School Board	(N) Tiffany Sevruk	Nov 2, 2027
+	Olympia School District No. 111 School Board	(N) Scott Clifthorne	Nov 2, 2027
+	Olympia School District No. 111 School Board	(N) Maria Flores	Nov 2, 2027
+	Olympia School District No. 111 School Board	(N) Darcy Huffman	Nov 2, 2027
+	Olympia School District No. 111 School Board	(N) Justin McKaughan	Nov 2, 2027
+	Olympia School District No. 111 School Board	(N) Hilary Seidel	Nov 2, 2027
+	Olympia School District No. 111 School Board	(N) Jess Tourtellotte-Palumbo	Nov 2, 2027
+	RAINIER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 307 School Board	(N) Amanda Siemandel	Nov 2, 2027
+	RAINIER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 307 School Board	(N) Dana Spivey	Nov 2, 2027
+	RAINIER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 307 School Board	(N) Jerry Sprouffske	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tenino School District No. 402 School Board	(N) Forrest Bergin	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tenino School District No. 402 School Board	(N) Ryan Hilton	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tenino School District No. 402 School Board	(N) Kasey Schiewe	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tenino School District No. 402 School Board	(N) Tamara Schroder	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tumwater School District No. 033 School Board	(N) Jill Adams	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tumwater School District No. 033 School Board	(N) Khalia Davis	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tumwater School District No. 033 School Board	(N) Darby Kaikkonen	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tumwater School District No. 033 School Board	(N) Scott Killough	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tumwater School District No. 033 School Board	(N) Laurie Sale	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tumwater School District No. 033 School Board	(N) Casey Taylor	Nov 2, 2027
+	Yelm Community Schools School Board	(N) Donna Edwards	Nov 2, 2027
+	Yelm Community Schools School Board	(N) Debbie Edwards	Nov 2, 2027
+	Yelm Community Schools School Board	(N) William Hauss	Nov 2, 2027
+	Yelm Community Schools School Board	(N) Mark Rohwedder	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (13: 13 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Thurston County County Treasurer	() Jeff Gadman	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner Dist 001	(D) Rachel Dreon	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner Dist 001	(D) Wayne Fournier	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner Dist 001	(D) Carolina Mejia	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 1	() Carolina Mejia	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 2	() Gary Edwards	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 3	() Tye Menser	Nov 3, 2026
+	Prosecutor	() Jon Tunheim	Nov 3, 2026
+	Thurston County	() Steven Drew	Nov 3, 2026
+	Thurston County Commissioner Dist 2	(R) Gary Edwards	Nov 3, 2026
+	Thurston County Commissioner Dist 3	(D) Tye Menser	Nov 3, 2026
+	Thurston County Commissioner District 2	() Rachel Grant	Nov 3, 2026
+	Thurston County Commissioner District 5	() Emily Clouse	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (20: 20 filled, 0 vacant)
+	WA Thurston County Superior Court	() Anne Egeler	Nov 3, 2026
+	WA Thurston County Superior Court	() Chris Lanese	Nov 3, 2026
+	WA Thurston County Superior Court	() Carol Murphy	Nov 3, 2026
+	WA Thurston County Superior Court	() Christine Schaller	Nov 3, 2026
+	WA Thurston County Superior Court	() John Skinder	Nov 3, 2026
+	WA Thurston County Superior Court	() Mary Wilson	Nov 3, 2026
+	WA Thurston County Superior Court	() Allyson Zipp	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
+	WA Thurston County District Court	() Brett Buckley	Nov 3, 2026
+	WA Thurston County District Court	() Thomas Meyer	Nov 3, 2026
+	WA Thurston County District Court	() Samuel Meyer	Nov 3, 2026
+	WA Thurston County District Court	() Kalo Wilcox	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (14: 14 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 2	() Jim Mccune	Nov 3, 2026
	Washington Senate District 20	(R) John Braun AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington Senate District 22	(D) Jess Bateman AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	Washington House District 2 POSITION 1	() Andrew Barkis	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington House District 20 POSITION 2	() Ed Orcutt	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington House District 22 POSITION 1	() Beth Doglio	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington House District 35 POSITION 1	() Dan Griffey	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington House of Representatives District 2	(R) Matt Marshall AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	Washington House of Representatives District 20	(R) Peter Abbarno AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington House of Representatives District 22	(D) Lisa Parshley AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington House of Representatives District 35	(R) Travis Couture AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (10: 10 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 10	(D) Marilyn Strickland AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	U.S. Representative — District 3	(D) Marie Gluesenkamp Perez 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 (62: 62 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Cemetery District No. 1 (Grand Mound) Cemetery	(N) Pete Duranceau	Nov 2, 2027
+	Cemetery District No. 1 (Grand Mound) Cemetery	(N) Kelly Mulvaney	Nov 2, 2027
+	Cemetery District No. 1 (Grand Mound) Cemetery	(N) Marc Spiegelberg	Nov 2, 2027
+	Cemetery District No. 2 (Yelm) Cemetery	(N) Kristen Colt	Nov 2, 2027
+	Cemetery District No. 2 (Yelm) Cemetery	(N) Judith Cusick	Nov 2, 2027
+	Cemetery District No. 2 (Yelm) Cemetery	(N) Clay Williams	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fire Protection District 12 Fire	(N) Everett Evans	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fire Protection District 12 Fire	(N) James Freed	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fire Protection District 12 Fire	(N) Alex Murray	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fire Protection District 12 Fire	(N) John O'Callahan	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fire Protection District 12 Fire	(N) John Vanderhoof	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fire Protection District No. 03 - Lacey Fire	(N) Melissa Gamble	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fire Protection District No. 03 - Lacey Fire	(N) Liberty Hetzler	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fire Protection District No. 03 - Lacey Fire	(N) Richard Kelling	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fire Protection District No. 03 - Lacey Fire	(N) Frank Kirkbride	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fire Protection District No. 03 - Lacey Fire	(N) Robert Motzer	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fire Protection District No. 03 - Lacey Fire	(N) Sylvia Roberts	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fire Protection District No. 06 - East Olympia Fire	(N) Brandon Faust	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fire Protection District No. 06 - East Olympia Fire	(N) Stan Moon	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fire Protection District No. 06 - East Olympia Fire	(N) Brodie Smith	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fire Protection District No. 08 - South Bay Fire	(N) Daniel Bivens	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fire Protection District No. 08 - South Bay Fire	(N) Jake Hunter	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fire Protection District No. 08 - South Bay Fire	(N) Doug Kilpatrick	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fire Protection District No. 08 - South Bay Fire	(N) Pamela Long	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fire Protection District No. 08 - South Bay Fire	(N) Gloria Zvirzdys	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fire Protection District No. 13 - Griffin Fire	(N) Casey Black	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fire Protection District No. 13 - Griffin Fire	(N) Arthur Dalessandro	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fire Protection District No. 13 - Griffin Fire	(N) Meredith Hutchins	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fire Protection District No. 13 - Griffin Fire	(N) Dave Pearsall	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fire Protection District No. 17 - Bald Hills Fire	(N) Diana Anya-McMaster	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fire Protection District No. 17 - Bald Hills Fire	(N) Gerald Bickett	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fire Protection District No. 17 - Bald Hills Fire	(N) Harry Miller	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fire Protection District No. 9 - Mclane Black Lake Fire	(N) Len Albert	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fire Protection District No. 9 - Mclane Black Lake Fire	(N) Mark Campeau	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fire Protection District No. 9 - Mclane Black Lake Fire	(N) Jason Foust	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fire Protection District No. 9 - Mclane Black Lake Fire	(N) Richard Milligan	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fire Protection District No. 9 - Mclane Black Lake Fire	(N) Dale Putnam	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fire Protection District No. 9 - Mclane Black Lake Fire	(N) Mark Thompson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Port District Commissioner	(N) Joe Downing	Nov 2, 2027
+	Port District Commissioner	(N) Amy Evans	Nov 2, 2027
+	Port District Commissioner	(N) Bob Iyall	Nov 2, 2027
+	Port District Commissioner	(N) Maggie Sanders	Nov 2, 2027
+	Port District Commissioner	(N) Sarah Tonge	Nov 2, 2027
+	Port District Commissioner	(N) Jasmine Vasavada	Nov 2, 2027
+	Se Thurston Fire Authority Sub Region 1 Fire	(N) David Shepherd	Nov 2, 2027
+	Se Thurston Fire Authority Sub Region 1 Fire	(N) Jonathan Sprouffske	Nov 2, 2027
+	Se Thurston Fire Authority Sub Region 2 Fire	(N) Jeff DeHan	Nov 2, 2027
+	Se Thurston Fire Authority Sub Region 2 Fire	(N) Stewart Kunkel	Nov 2, 2027
+	Se Thurston Fire Authority Sub Region 3 Fire	(N) Bill DeVore	Nov 2, 2027
+	Se Thurston Fire Authority Sub Region 3 Fire	(N) Kevin Rademacher	Nov 2, 2027
+	Se Thurston Fire Authority Sub Region 3 Fire	(N) Steven Slater	Nov 2, 2027
+	Special District Official Dist AT-LARGE POSITION 1	() Linda L Oosterman	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tanglewilde Parks &Amp; Recreation District No. 1 Parks &Amp; Recreation	(N) John Heinley	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tanglewilde Parks &Amp; Recreation District No. 1 Parks &Amp; Recreation	(N) Dayv Lowry	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tanglewilde Parks &Amp; Recreation District No. 1 Parks &Amp; Recreation	(N) Alexis Wallace	Nov 2, 2027
+	West Thurston Regional Fire Authority Littlerock Fire	(N) Thomas Culleton	Nov 2, 2027
+	West Thurston Regional Fire Authority Littlerock Fire	(N) Michael Reed	Nov 2, 2027
+	West Thurston Regional Fire Authority Littlerock Fire	(N) John Ricks	Nov 2, 2027
+	West Thurston Regional Fire Authority Rochester Fire	(N) Calvin Dahl	Nov 2, 2027
+	West Thurston Regional Fire Authority Rochester Fire	(N) Ben Elkins	Nov 2, 2027
+	West Thurston Regional Fire Authority Rochester Fire	(N) Jeff Jernigan	Nov 2, 2027
+	West Thurston Regional Fire Authority Rochester Fire	(N) Jeff Merryman	Nov 2, 2027

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