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.

Cobb County

83 seats · 83 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (6: 6 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Acworth Mayor	() Tommy Allegood	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Byron Anderson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Ward 5 — City Council Member	() M. Kent	Nov 2, 2027
+	Powder Springs Mayor	() Al Thurman	Nov 2, 2027
+	District 1 — City Council Member	() John Paulson	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Tim Gould	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (14: 14 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member Dist 001	(R) Randall Allen Scamihorn	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member Dist 001	(R) John H Cristadoro	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member Dist 001	(R) Bradford Jay Wheeler	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member Dist 001	(D) Leroy Tre' Hutchins	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member, 1	() Randy Scamihorn	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member, 2	() J Howard	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member, 3	() Leroy Hutchins	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member, 4	() D Chastain	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member, 5	() David Banks	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member, 6	() C Davis	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member, 7	() Brad Wheeler	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(R) John Cristadoro	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(R) Randall Scamihorn	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(R) Bradford Wheeler	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (17: 17 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Clerk Of State Court	(D) Tahnicia Phillips	Nov 3, 2026
+	Cobb County Clerk of Superior Court	(D) Connie Taylor	Nov 3, 2026
+	Cobb County Commissioner Dist 1	(R) Keli Gambrill	Nov 3, 2026
+	Cobb County Commissioner Dist 2	(D) Jerica Richardson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Cobb County Commissioner Dist 3	(R) Joann Birrell	Nov 3, 2026
+	Cobb County Commissioner Dist 4	(D) Monique Sheffield	Nov 3, 2026
+	Cobb County Commissioner Dist at-large	(D) Lisa Cupid	Nov 3, 2026
+	Cobb County Tax Commissioner	(D) Carla Jackson	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner	(D) Lisa N Cupid	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 1	() Keli Gambrill	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 2	() Jerica Richardson	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 3	() Joann Birrell	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 4	() Monique Sheffield	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, at-large	() Lisa Cupid	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Attorney	() Sonya Allen	Nov 3, 2026
+	Prosecutor	() Flynn Broady	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff, 000	() Craig Owens	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (1: 1 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Probate Judge	() Kelli Wolk	—
▶ State (29: 29 filled, 0 vacant)
+	GA Governor	(R) Brian Kemp	Nov 3, 2026
+	GA Attorney General	(R) Chris Carr	Nov 3, 2026
+	GA Secretary of State	(R) Brad Raffensperger	Nov 3, 2026
+	GA State Senator District 14	() Josh Mclaurin	Nov 3, 2026
+	GA State Senator District 38	() Rashaun Kemp	Nov 3, 2026
+	Georgia Senate District 32	(R) Kay Kirkpatrick AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Georgia Senate District 33	(D) Doc Rhett AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Georgia Senate District 33	(R) Ed Setzler AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	Georgia Senate District 6	(R) Matt Brass AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	Georgia House of Representatives District 34	(D) Solomon Adesanya AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Georgia House of Representatives District 34	(D) Lisa Campbell AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Georgia House of Representatives District 34	(D) Terry Cummings AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Georgia House of Representatives District 34	(R) Ginny Ehrhart AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Georgia House of Representatives District 34	(R) Don Parsons AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Georgia House of Representatives District 34	(D) Gabriel Sanchez AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Georgia House of Representatives District 34	(R) Devan Seabaugh AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Georgia House of Representatives District 34	(D) Michael Smith AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Georgia House of Representatives District 34	(D) David Wilkerson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Georgia House of Representatives District 34	(D) Mary Frances Williams AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Georgia House of Representatives District 40	(R) Sharon Cooper AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Georgia House of Representatives District 40	(R) Kimberly New AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Georgia House of Representatives District 40	(R) Deborah Silcox AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Georgia House of Representatives District 46	(R) John Carson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Georgia House of Representatives District 61	(D) Mekyah McQueen AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Public Service Commissioner	(D) Peter Hubbard	Nov 3, 2026
+	Public Service Commissioner	(D) Alicia Johnson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Public Service Commissioner	(R) Lauren McDonald	Nov 3, 2026
+	Public Service Commissioner	(R) Tricia Pridemore	Nov 3, 2026
+	Public Service Commissioner	(R) Jason Shaw	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (15: 15 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Senator — Class 2	(D) Jon Ossoff AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	U.S. Senator — Class 3	(D) Raphael Warnock 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	U.S. Representative — District 11	(R) Barry Loudermilk AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. Representative — District 14	() Marjorie Greene AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	U.S. Representative — District 6	(D) Lucy McBath AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia	(N) Leslie Gardner	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia	(N) Jean-Paul Boulee	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia	(N) Michael Brown	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia	(N) Victoria Calvert	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia	(N) Mark Cohen	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia	(N) Clarence Cooper	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia	(N) Orinda Evans	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia	(N) Sarah Geraghty	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia	(N) R. Baker	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia	(N) Dudley Bowen Jr.	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Special (1: 1 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Soil & Water Conservation Supervisor Dist COBB COUNTY	(N) Donald Ayres	Nov 2, 2027

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