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.

Clark County

92 seats · 92 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (30: 30 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Town Clerk	() Wendy Coleman AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Janice Krzyzanowski AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Carri Weiler AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Helen Bohac AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Penny Gehrke AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Theresa Fischer AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Sarah Knaup AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Dawn Brossow AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Molly Luther AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Rhonda Witte AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Tracy Rau AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Gerald Blanke AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Abigail Mathis AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() William Devine AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Lacii Kautzer AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Kelly Gozdecki AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Nicholas Peppas AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Jack Ikhtiari AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Dottie Funston AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Jacqueline Vetterkind AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Rebecca Kramer AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Elizabeth Godfrey AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Margaret Schwanebeck AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Arlene Kodl AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Ann Hempel AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Jerome Krempasky AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Donna Anding AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Sue Boehlke AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Jean Ketterhagen AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Brenda Hackbart AMA	Apr 7, 2026
▶ Municipal (2: 2 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Thorp Mayor	() Richard Wnek	Apr 7, 2026
+	Washburn Mayor	() Mary Motiff	Apr 7, 2026
▶ School (36: 36 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	() Erica Bender	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Doug Eichten	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Mark Elmhorst	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Jamie Elmhorst	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Sheryl Young	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() David Clintsman	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Kirk Haslow	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Matt Kubista	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Tom Odeen	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Crystal Rueth	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Nikki Rueth	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Derek Weyer	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Deanna Heiman	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Paul Opelt	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Dewey Poeschel	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Herman Seebandt	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Sue Voigt	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Angela Greschner	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Paul Heggemeier	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Joan Jalling	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Todd Nelson	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Dean Schmelzer	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Adam Simington	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Julie Wendler	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Lansing Carlson	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Robert Geist	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Denise Hoffstatter	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Ryan Lewallen	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Becky Peterson	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Toni Seidl	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Chad Verbeten	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Cindy Campbell	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Lana Ciolkosz	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Jeanette Kodl	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Jason Maier	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Amy Penterman	Apr 7, 2026
▶ County (5: 5 filled, 0 vacant)
+	County Clerk	() Christina Jensen AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Clark County Sheriff	() Scott Haines	Nov 3, 2026
+	Clerk of Circuit Court	() Heather Bravener	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Attorney	() Melissa Inlow	Nov 3, 2026
+	Register of Deeds	() Mary Denk	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (4: 4 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Circuit Court Judge	() Hon. William Bratcher	Nov 3, 2026
+	Circuit Court Judge	() Hon. Lyndsey Brunette	Nov 3, 2026
+	WI Supreme Court Justice	() R. Bradley	Nov 3, 2026
+	WI Supreme Court Justice	() Former justices	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (10: 10 filled, 0 vacant)
+	WI Governor	(D) Tony Evers	Nov 3, 2026
+	WI Attorney General	(D) Josh Kaul	Nov 3, 2026
+	WI Secretary of State	(D) Sarah Godlewski	Nov 3, 2026
+	WI State Senator District 23	(R) Jesse James AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	WI State Senator District 29	(R) Cory Tomczyk AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	WI State Representative District 68	(R) Rob Summerfield AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	WI State Representative District 69	(R) Karen Hurd AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	WI State Representative District 87	(R) Brent Jacobson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	WI Lt. Governor	(D) Sara Rodriguez	Nov 3, 2026
+	WI State Treasurer	(R) John Leiber	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (5: 5 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 7	(R) Thomas Tiffany AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin	(N) Lynn Adelman	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin	(N) Byron Conway	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin	(N) William Conley	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin	(N) Barbara Crabb	Nov 3, 2026

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