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.

Ashley County

122 seats · 122 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (70: 70 filled, 0 vacant)
+	City Council Member Dist POSITION 1	() Mary Mcadoo	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member Dist WARD 1 POSITION 2	() Daniel Shelton Jr	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Of Hamburg Alderman - Ward 1 Position 2	() Daniel Shelton Jr	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Of Portland Alderman - Ward 1 Position 2	() Jerad Selby	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Of Wilmot Alderman - Position 1	() Mary Mcadoo	Nov 3, 2026
+	Crossett	() Crystal Marshall AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Crossett Mayor	() Crystal Jones AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Ct Foster AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Chris Gill AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() James Knight AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Kerstin Mondragon AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Dan Pevy AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Sheila Phillips AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Crossett Council Member	() Gene Byrd AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Crossett Council Member	() Ct Edwards AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Crossett Council Member	() Justin Moore AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Crossett Council Member	() James Tuesday AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Crossett District Judge	() Reid Wilcox AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Egypt Recorder/Treasurer	() Linda Upton AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Fountain Hill	() Ulrica Trotter AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Fountain Hill Mayor	() Ulrica Norris AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Mike Cox AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() LeeTell Jenkins AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Brian Slaughter AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Ray Wesson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Loretha Woods AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Fountain Hill City Council Member	() Mike Cox AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Fountain Hill City Council Member	() LeeTell Jenkins AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Fountain Hill City Council Member	() Brian Slaughter AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Fountain Hill City Council Member	() Ray Wesson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Fountain Hill City Council Member	() Loretha Woods AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Fountain Hill Council Member	() Mike Kratz AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Fountain Hill Council Member	() Leetell Monday AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Fountain Hill Council Member	() Ray Ross AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Fountain Hill Council Member	() Brian Wells AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hamburg	() David Streeter	Nov 3, 2026
+	Montrose	() Joseph Carlton AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Montrose Mayor	() Joseph Carlton AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Ester Mosbey AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Don Peoples AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Emma Woods AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Jack Woods AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Montrose Council Member	() Ester Mosbey AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Montrose Council Member	() Don Peoples AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Montrose Council Member	() Emma Woods AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Montrose Council Member	() Jack Woods AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Montrose Recorder/Treasurer	() Cindy Friend AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Parkdale	() Latreace Taylor AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Vera Caldwell AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Ricky Rich AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Raymond Smith AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Portland Mayor	() Thomas Riggan	Nov 3, 2026
+	Portland City Council Member	() Jerad Selby	Nov 3, 2026
+	Portland City Council Member	() Marcia Vestal	Nov 3, 2026
+	Portland City Council Member	() Mary Woods	Nov 3, 2026
+	Portland Council Member	() Marcia Edwards	Nov 3, 2026
+	Portland Council Member	() Mary Monday	Nov 3, 2026
+	Portland Recorder/Treasurer	() Amber Efird	Nov 3, 2026
+	Wilmot Mayor	() Carolyn Trotter AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Wilmot Council Member	() Cathy Chaney AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Wilmot Council Member	() Tina Haynes AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Wilmot Council Member	() Mary Horn Jr. AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Wilmot Council Member	() Shirley Racy AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Wilmot Recorder/Treasurer	() Ebony Trotter AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Drew Foote AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Beverly Mays AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() DeAnne Murphy AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Mike Sanderlin AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Daniel Shelton AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Derenda Stanley AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ School (12: 12 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	() Jenny Allen	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Debra Barnes	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Barry Burchfield	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Debbie Summers	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() John Webb	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Josh Barley	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Shawn Carpenter	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() James Hartshorn	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Angela Holland	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Trey Tubbs	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Maggie Ware	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Shelby Williams	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (8: 8 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Ashley County County Clerk	() Christie Martin	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ashley County County Treasurer	() Stacey Breshears	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ashley County County Assessor	() Beth Rush	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ashley County County Circuit Clerk	() Vickie Stell	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ashley County County Collector	() Lori Pennington	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ashley County County Coroner	() Keith Medders	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ashley County County Judge	() Jim Hudson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ashley County County Sheriff	() Tommy Sturgeon	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (20: 20 filled, 0 vacant)
+	AR Supreme Court Justice	() Karen Baker	Nov 3, 2026
+	AR Supreme Court Justice	() Nicholas Bronni	Nov 3, 2026
+	AR Supreme Court Justice	() Cody Hiland	Nov 3, 2026
+	AR Supreme Court Justice	() Courtney Rae Hudson	Nov 3, 2026
+	AR Supreme Court Justice	() Barbara Webb	Nov 3, 2026
+	AR Supreme Court Justice	() Shawn Womack	Nov 3, 2026
+	AR Supreme Court Justice	() Rhonda Wood	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() Ray Abramson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() Stephanie Barrett	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() Waymond Brown	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() Robert Gladwin	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() Brandon Harrison	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() Kenneth Hixson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() Mark Klappenbach	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() Mike Murphy	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() Cindy Thyer	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() Casey Tucker	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() Bart Virden	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() Wendy Wood	Nov 3, 2026
+	Judge Dist 008	(R) Bob Rush	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (7: 7 filled, 0 vacant)
+	AR Governor	(R) Sarah Huckabee Sanders	Nov 3, 2026
+	AR Attorney General	(R) Tim Griffin	Nov 3, 2026
+	AR Secretary of State	(R) John Thurston	Nov 3, 2026
+	Arkansas House of Representatives District 11	(R) Rebecca Burkes AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Arkansas House of Representatives District 8	(R) Austin McCollum AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Arkansas House of Representatives District 9	(D) Diana Gonzales Worthen AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Arkansas State Treasurer	() John Thurston	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (5: 5 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 4	(R) Bruce Westerman AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas	(N) Kristine Baker	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas	(N) Timothy Brooks	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas	(N) Robert Dawson	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas	(N) David Fowlkes	Nov 3, 2026

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