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.

Monroe County

71 seats · 71 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (15: 15 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Town Clerk	() Kathy Schmitz AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Angela Bunker AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Jamie Hyer AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Wendy Haden AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Lois Jewell AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Cassie Schober AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Lisa Green AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Alex Wilson AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Rita Williams AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Deborah Ferries AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Lisa Brey AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Breanne Zaremba AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Nicky Degenhardt AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Diane Schwarz AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Dawn Pingel AMA	Apr 7, 2026
▶ Municipal (1: 1 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Tomah Mayor	() Paul Dwyer	Apr 7, 2026
▶ School (29: 29 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	() David Brueggen	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Nick Brueggen	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Sara Cook	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Kathy Flock	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Amanda Garcia	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Nikki Austin	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Jim Curran	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Michael Froseth	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Teresa Keehn	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Terri Montgomery	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Phil Vosberg	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Justin Arndt	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Kevin Bauman	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Matt Muellenberg	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Julie Radke	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Ashley Berendes	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() David Burnett	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Colin Burns-Gilbert	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() David Gaunky	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Amy Lopez	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Pat McKenna	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Todd Wells	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Susan Bloom	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Teresa Devine	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Michael Gnewikow	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Heidi Hammes	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Ricky Murray	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Cathryn Rice	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Spencer Stephens	Apr 7, 2026
▶ County (4: 4 filled, 0 vacant)
+	County Clerk	() Shelley Bohl AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Clerk of Circuit Court	() Laura Endres	Nov 3, 2026
+	Monroe County Sheriff	() Wesley Revels	Nov 3, 2026
+	Register of Deeds	() Deb Brandt	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (5: 5 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Circuit Court Judge	() Hon. Mark L. Goodman	Nov 3, 2026
+	Circuit Court Judge	() Hon. Richard Radcliffe	Nov 3, 2026
+	Circuit Court Judge	() Hon. Todd Ziegler	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 24	(R) Patrick Testin AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	WI State Senator District 32	(D) Brad Pfaff AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	WI State Representative District 50	(D) Jenna Jacobson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	WI State Representative District 70	(R) Nancy Vandermeer AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	WI State Representative District 96	(D) Tara Johnson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	WI Lt. Governor	(D) Sara Rodriguez	Nov 3, 2026
+	WI State Treasurer	(R) John Leiber	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (6: 6 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 3	(R) Derrick Van Orden AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	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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Monroe County, Wisconsin

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