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.

Waushara County

76 seats · 76 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (12: 12 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Town Clerk	() Terri Jackson AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Melanie Stake AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Myra Zwetz AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Alan Anderson AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Cheryl King AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Linda Carlson AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Jalaine Nitzke AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Julia Staehler AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Kathy Vandecastle AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Angie Lund AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Carolann Yeska AMA	Apr 7, 2026
+	Town Clerk	() Patty Nett AMA	Apr 7, 2026
▶ Municipal (2: 2 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Deerfield Village President	(N) Kerri Hewitt	Apr 7, 2026
+	Marion Mayor	() Christopher Goke	Apr 7, 2026
▶ School (39: 39 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	() Nick Bartol	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Catrina Burgess	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Jim Carriveau	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Rick Gehrke	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Allison Krause	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Catherine Kujawa	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Beth Paskey-Cook	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Sara Podoll	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Michael Shattuck	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Sandy Fischer	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Melissa Frame	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Sarah Hart	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Anne Kessenich	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Shelley Mack	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Jeff Salkowski	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Lisa Sigurslid	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Nikki Bonikowske	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Ronnie Faehling	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() George Graper	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Tiffany Krueger	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Dawn Papendorf	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() John Schwartz	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Melissa Stuhr	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Lynn Tober-Steinke	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Bruce Zillmer	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Adam Heding	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Bill Holland	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Peter Jarvis	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Jamie Kienast	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Nicole Lehr	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Dawn Peterson	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Jeannette Thom	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Sandra Anderson	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Tara Anderson	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Shawn Jepson	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Christine Rosin	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Chris Sorenson	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Dave Williams	Apr 7, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Kathleen Williams	Apr 7, 2026
▶ County (4: 4 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Waushara County Clerk	() Megan Kapp AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Clerk of Circuit Court	() Katrina Rasmussen	Nov 3, 2026
+	Register of Deeds	() Heather Schwersenska	Nov 3, 2026
+	Waushara County Sheriff	() Walter Zuehlke	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (4: 4 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Circuit Court Judge	() Hon. Scott Blader	Nov 3, 2026
+	Circuit Court Judge	() Hon. Guy D. Dutcher	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 14	(D) Sarah Keyeski AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	WI State Senator District 24	(R) Patrick Testin AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	WI State Representative District 40	(D) Karen Desanto AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	WI State Representative District 41	(R) Tony Kurtz AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	WI State Representative District 72	(R) Scott Krug 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 6	(R) Glenn Grothman 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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