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.

Pepin County

110 seats · 110 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (73: 73 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Township Supervisor	() Mark Brindle	—
+	Township Supervisor	() Adolph Pichler AMA	—
+	Township Supervisor	() Mike Wright AMA	—
+	Albany Township	() Julie Heck AMA	—
+	Township Treasurer	() Lonna Brantner AMA	—
+	Township Supervisor	() John Wayne AMA	—
+	Township Supervisor	() Mark Weiss AMA	—
+	Township Supervisor	() Andy Winkler AMA	—
+	Durand Township	() Brittany Myers AMA	—
+	Township Treasurer	() Audrey Bauer AMA	—
+	Township Supervisor	() Brad Anderson AMA	—
+	Township Supervisor	() Christopher Jensen AMA	—
+	Township Supervisor	() Donna Juleff AMA	—
+	Township Supervisor	() Joshua Manor AMA	—
+	Township Supervisor	() Kurt Manore AMA	—
+	Frankfort Township	() Debra Fisher AMA	—
+	Township Treasurer	() Jill Anderson AMA	—
+	Township Supervisor	() David Bauer AMA	—
+	Township Supervisor	() Duane Bauer	—
+	Township Supervisor	() Michael Brunner AMA	—
+	Township Clerk	() Kylene Weiss AMA	—
+	Township Treasurer	() Brent Bauer AMA	—
+	Township Supervisor	() Mike Cedarblade AMA	—
+	Township Supervisor	() Dale Kircher AMA	—
+	Township Supervisor	() Kevin Kosok AMA	—
+	Township Supervisor	() Gary Samuelson AMA	—
+	Township Supervisor	() Dennis Wolfe AMA	—
+	Township Clerk	() Deborah Seifert AMA	—
+	Township Treasurer	() Nancy Wolfe AMA	—
+	Township Supervisor	() Joe Edlin AMA	—
+	Township Supervisor	() Ron Knuth	—
+	Township Supervisor	() Vicki Nelson AMA	—
+	Township Supervisor	() James Riesgraf	—
+	Township Supervisor	() Joshua Sundance Steele AMA	—
+	Stockholm Township	() Martha Black AMA	—
+	Township Treasurer	() Barry Terpstra AMA	—
+	Town Clerk — DISTRICT 1	() Lonna Brantner	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Supervisor — DISTRICT 1	() Julie Heck	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Treasurer — DISTRICT 1	() Darrell Kleven	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Britany Myers AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk — DISTRICT 2	() Audrey Bauer	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Supervisor — DISTRICT 2	() Brittany Myers	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Treasurer — DISTRICT 2	() Eric Kleven	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk — DISTRICT 9	() Jill Anderson	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Supervisor — DISTRICT 9	() Debra Fisher	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Treasurer — DISTRICT 9	() Mark Garlick	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Chair	() Duane Bauer	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Brent Bauer	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Supervisor	() Kylene Weiss	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Deborah Seifert AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Nancy Wolfe	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Supervisor	() Deborah Seifert	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Treasurer	() Lisa Meyer	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Martha Black AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk — DISTRICT 12	() Barry Terpstra	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Supervisor — DISTRICT 12	() Ron Knuth	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Treasurer — DISTRICT 12	() Barett Brenner	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Diane Hoyt AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Angie Hartung	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Supervisor	() Diane Hoyt	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Melissa Weber AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk — DISTRICT 7	() Bernadette Grochowski	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Supervisor — DISTRICT 7	() Melissa Weber	Apr 7, 2026
+	Township Supervisor	() Evan Mercer AMA	—
+	Township Supervisor	() Dennis Milliren AMA	—
+	Township Supervisor	() Matt Sam AMA	—
+	Waterville Township	() Diane Hoyt AMA	—
+	Waterville Township	() Angie Hartung AMA	—
+	Township Supervisor	() Dave Klein AMA	—
+	Township Supervisor	() Brice Konsela AMA	—
+	Township Supervisor	() Glen Zierl AMA	—
+	Waubeek Township	() Melissa Weber AMA	—
+	Township Treasurer	() Bernadette Grochowski AMA	—
▶ Municipal (1: 1 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Durand Mayor	() Patrick Milliren	Apr 7, 2026
▶ School (17: 17 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	() Carrie Anderson	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Sherry Gertsch	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Amy Hollis	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Valerie Johnson	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Justin Monson	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Cathy Asher	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Lori Myers	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Tj Poeschel	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Frank Schneider	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Ashley Urness	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Jason Weisenbeck	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Bill Yingst	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Jeff Bergmann	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Sara Ericson	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Nicole Evers	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Dustin Gold	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Adam Kissell	Apr 7, 2026
▶ County (4: 4 filled, 0 vacant)
+	County Clerk	() Audrey Bauer AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Clerk of Circuit Court	() Audrey Lieffring	Nov 3, 2026
+	Pepin County Sheriff	() Joel Wener	Nov 3, 2026
+	Register of Deeds	() Lisa Traun	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (3: 3 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Pepin/Buffalo Counties	() Hon. Thomas W. Clark	Nov 3, 2026
+	WI Supreme Court Justice	() R. Bradley	Nov 3, 2026
+	WI Supreme Court Justice	() Former justices	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (7: 7 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 31	(D) Jeff Smith AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	WI State Representative District 93	(D) Christian Phelps 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 3	(R) Derrick Van Orden 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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