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.

Brown County

84 seats · 84 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (12: 12 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Hamblen Township Trustee	() Shannon Ayers	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hamblen Township Board Member 1	() Tina Mccormack 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hamblen Township Board Member 2	() Freida Milnes 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hamblen Township Board Member 3	() Lanny Rossman 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jackson Township Board Member 1	() Larry Gardner	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jackson Township Board Member 2	(R) James Kakavecos	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jackson Township Board Member 3	(R) Sandra Pool	Nov 3, 2026
+	Van Buren Township Board Member 1	() Vicki Payne	Nov 3, 2026
+	Van Buren Township Board Member 2	() Ben Phillips	Nov 3, 2026
+	Van Buren Township Board Member 3	() Sally Sanders	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington Township Board Member 1	() Paul Hardin	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington Township Board Member 2	() Mary Soll	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Municipal (6: 6 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Nashville Town Council Seat 1	() Andi Wilson 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Nashville Town Council Seat 2	() Anna Hofstetter 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Nashville Town Council Seat 3	() David Rudd 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Nashville Town Council Seat 4	() Lance Miller 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Nashville Town Council Seat 5	() Rex Watters III 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Nashville Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Brenda Young MMC 1	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (5: 5 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Brown County School Corporation Seat 1	() Jenise Bohbrink	Nov 2, 2027
+	Brown County School Corporation Seat 2	() Carol Bowden	Nov 2, 2027
+	Brown County School Corporation Seat 3	() Vicki Harden	Nov 2, 2027
+	Brown County School Corporation Seat 4	() Amy Oliver	Nov 2, 2027
+	Brown County School Corporation Seat 5	() Doug Payne	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (17: 17 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Brown County Commissioner District 2	(R) Kevin Patrick 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brown County Commissioner District 3	() Tim Clark 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brown County Sheriff	() Brad Stogsdill 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brown County Prosecutor	() Ted Adams 2	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brown County Clerk	() Pearletta Banks 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brown County Treasurer	() Andy Vasquez Bond 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brown County Auditor	() Julia Reeves 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brown County Assessor	() Mari Miller 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brown County Recorder	(R) Mary Smith 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brown County Coroner	() Michael Moore 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brown County Surveyor	() Tim Allen 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brown County Council At-Large 1	(R) Patrick Nielander 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brown County Council At-Large 2	(R) Scott Rudd 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brown County Council At-Large 3	(R) Judith Swift-Powdrill 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brown County Council District 2	() Darren Byrd 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brown County Council District 3	(R) Joel Kirby 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brown County Council District 4	() Jim Kemp 1	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (23: 23 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Indiana Supreme Court Justice — Seat 1	() Loretta Rush	Nov 3, 2034
+	Indiana Supreme Court Justice — Seat 2	() Mark Massa	Nov 3, 2034
+	Indiana Supreme Court Justice — Seat 3	() Geoffrey Slaughter	Nov 7, 2028
+	Indiana Supreme Court Justice — Seat 4	() Christopher Goff	Nov 7, 2028
+	Indiana Supreme Court Justice — Seat 5	() Derek Molter	Nov 3, 2034
+	Indiana Court of Appeals Judge — Seat 1	(N) L Bailey	Nov 3, 2030
+	Indiana Court of Appeals Judge — Seat 10	() Elaine Brown	Nov 3, 2026
+	Indiana Court of Appeals Judge — Seat 10	() Mary DeBoer	Nov 3, 2026
+	Indiana Court of Appeals Judge — Seat 10	() Paul Felix	Nov 3, 2026
+	Indiana Court of Appeals Judge — Seat 10	() Melissa May	Nov 3, 2026
+	Indiana Court of Appeals Judge — Seat 10	() Rudolph Pyle	Nov 3, 2026
+	Indiana Court of Appeals Judge — Seat 10	() Nancy Vaidik	Nov 3, 2026
+	Indiana Court of Appeals Judge — Seat 2	() Leanna Weissmann	Nov 7, 2032
+	Indiana Court of Appeals Judge — Seat 3	() Peter Foley	Nov 3, 2034
+	Indiana Court of Appeals Judge — Seat 4	() Dana Kenworthy	Nov 3, 2026
+	Indiana Court of Appeals Judge — Seat 5	() Cale Bradford	Nov 3, 2030
+	Indiana Court of Appeals Judge — Seat 6	() Robert Altice	Nov 7, 2028
+	Indiana Court of Appeals Judge — Seat 7	() Elizabeth Tavitas	Nov 3, 2030
+	Indiana Court of Appeals Judge — Seat 8	() Paul Mathias	Nov 7, 2032
+	Indiana Court of Appeals Judge — Seat 9	() Stephen Scheele	Nov 7, 2028
+	Circuit Court Judge	(N) Mary Wertz	Nov 3, 2026
+	Superior Court Judge	(N) James Muehlhausen	Nov 3, 2026
+	Superior Court Judge	(N) Lisa Swaim	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (12: 12 filled, 0 vacant)
	Governor	(R) Mike Braun 2	Nov 7, 2028
	Attorney General	(R) Todd Rokita 4 3 4	Nov 7, 2028
	Secretary of State	(R) Diego Morales 1	Nov 7, 2028
+	State Senate District 37	(R) Rodric Bray 1 AMA	Nov 7, 2028
+	State Senate District 41	(R) Greg Walker AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	State Senate District 44	(R) Eric Koch AMA	Nov 7, 2028
+	State House District 47	(R) Robb Greene AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	State House District 60	(R) Peggy Mayfield AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	State House District 62	(R) Dave Hall AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	Lieutenant Governor	(R) Micah Beckwith 1 2 AMA	Nov 7, 2028
	State Auditor	(R) Wlise Nieshalla AMA	Nov 7, 2028
	State Treasurer	(R) Daniel Elliott AMA	Nov 7, 2028
▶ Federal (9: 9 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Senator Seat A	(R) Todd Young 1 AMA	Nov 7, 2028
+	U.S. Senator Seat B	(R) Jim Banks 1 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2030
	U.S. House District 6	(R) Jefferson Shreve AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	U.S. House District 9	(R) Erin Houchin AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana	(N) Holly Brady	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana	(N) Cristal Brisco	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana	(N) Jon DeGuilio	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana	(N) Sarah Barker	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana	(N) Matthew Brookman	Nov 3, 2026

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