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.

Iowa County

66 seats · 66 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (11: 11 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Town Clerk	() Cheryl Schmidt AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Kirstin Melton AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Leah Spicer AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Sara Olson AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Sam Palzkill AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Tammy McFall AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Mary Kolb AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Sheila Wardell AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Nicole Wieczorek AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Megan Yager AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Eric Cates AMA	Apr 7, 2026
▶ Municipal (4: 4 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Dodgeville Mayor	() Barry Hottmann	Apr 7, 2026
+	Highland Village President	(N) George Breiwa	Apr 7, 2026
+	Mineral Point Mayor	() Danny Clark	Apr 7, 2026
+	Ridgeway Marshal's Office Town Marshal	() Michael Gorham	Apr 7, 2026
▶ School (28: 28 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	() Denise Douglas	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Jaci Haack	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Marlea Knox	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Nick Meyer	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Dan Mickelson	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() David Moyer	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Jeff Reese	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Robin Engel	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Mike Humke	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Mike Knoedler	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Laura Kulcinski	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Carrie Schroeder	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Randell Thompson	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Jessica Wieczorek	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Ross Leix	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Tim Lundell	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Katrina Rickard	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Tony Ritchie	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Mary Schauff	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Jeff Speth	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Travis Wetter	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Rachael Bergstrom	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Andy Busch	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Aaron Dunn	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Will Harris	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Joni Heisner	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Christie Johnston	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Justin Skelding	Apr 7, 2026
▶ County (4: 4 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Iowa County Clerk	() Kristy Spurley AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Clerk of Circuit Court	() Lia Leahy	Nov 3, 2026
+	Iowa County Sheriff	() Michael Peterson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Register of Deeds	() Taylor Campbell	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (3: 3 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Circuit Court Judge	() Hon. Matthew C. Allen	Nov 3, 2026
+	WI Supreme Court Justice	() R. Bradley	Nov 3, 2026
+	WI Supreme Court Justice	() Former justices	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (11: 11 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 17	(R) Howard Marklein AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	WI State Senator District 27	(D) Dianne Hesselbein AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	WI State Representative District 49	(R) Travis Tranel AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	WI State Representative District 51	(R) Todd Novak AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	WI State Representative District 80	(D) Mike Bare AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	WI State Representative District 81	(D) Alex Joers 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 2	(D) Mark Pocan 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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