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.

Ripley County

157 seats · 157 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (42: 42 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Adams Township Trustee	() Melissa Baker	Nov 3, 2026
+	Adams Township Board Member 1	(R) Donald Foley	Nov 3, 2026
+	Adams Township Board Member 2	(R) Robert Reiners	Nov 3, 2026
+	Adams Township Board Member 3	() Alberta Schmidt	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brown Township Board Member 1	() Phyllis Collier-Vest	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brown Township Board Member 1	() C Graham	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brown Township Board Member 1	() James Murphy	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brown Township Board Member 1	() Steve Oschman	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brown Township Board Member 2	(R) Roger Gullion	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brown Township Board Member 3	(R) Kevin McGee	Nov 3, 2026
+	Center Township Board Member 1	(R) Carolyn Lorri Adams Carpenter	Nov 3, 2026
+	Center Township Board Member 2	() Linville Donna	Nov 3, 2026
+	Center Township Board Member 3	() Menchhofer Sharon	Nov 3, 2026
+	Delaware Township Board Member 1	() Kathy Dickman 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Delaware Township Board Member 1	() Logan Kim 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Delaware Township Board Member 2	(R) Kathleen Dickman	Nov 3, 2026
+	Delaware Township Board Member 3	() Lorraine Workman 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Franklin Township Board Member 1	() Tiffany Horstman	Nov 3, 2026
+	Franklin Township Board Member 2	() William Kissell	Nov 3, 2026
+	Franklin Township Board Member 3	() Rosie Kissell	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jackson Township Board Member 1	() Judy Mulford	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jackson Township Board Member 2	() Denise Schmaltz	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jackson Township Board Member 3	() Jane Vankirk	Nov 3, 2026
+	Johnson Township Board Member 1	() Glenda Buckner	Nov 3, 2026
+	Johnson Township Board Member 1	() Carol Farrell	Nov 3, 2026
+	Johnson Township Board Member 1	() Andrew Goedde	Nov 3, 2026
+	Johnson Township Board Member 1	() Rian Mcmaster	Nov 3, 2026
+	Johnson Township Board Member 1	() Alma Riley	Nov 3, 2026
+	Johnson Township Board Member 1	() Sandra Thomas	Nov 3, 2026
+	Johnson Township Board Member 2	() Marilyn Hunt	Nov 3, 2026
+	Johnson Township Board Member 3	() Carrie Mcnew	Nov 3, 2026
+	Laughery Township Board Member 1	() Mark Masavage 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Laughery Township Board Member 2	() Steven Spielmann 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Otter Creek Township Board Member 1	(R) Ruth Ann Adkinson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Otter Creek Township Board Member 2	() Tammy Wiley	Nov 3, 2026
+	Otter Creek Township Board Member 3	(R) Janine Stratton	Nov 3, 2026
+	Shelby Township Board Member 1	() Marilyn Hance	Nov 3, 2026
+	Shelby Township Board Member 2	() John Meisberger	Nov 3, 2026
+	Shelby Township Board Member 3	() Cheryl Welch	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington Township Board Member 1	() Charles Casebolt	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington Township Board Member 2	() Jordan Dawn	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington Township Board Member 3	() Cutter Debra	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Municipal (37: 37 filled, 0 vacant)
+	City Council Member Dist AT LARGE	(R) Christopher L Kuhn Sr	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Council Member Dist 2	(R) Carol Eckstein	Nov 2, 2027
+	Batesville City Mayor	() John Irrgang 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Batesville City Council Seat 1	() Beth Enneking 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Batesville City Council Seat 2	() Brad Dreyer 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Batesville City Council Seat 3	() Darrick Cox 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Batesville City Council Seat 4	() Doug Stock 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Batesville City Council Seat 5	() Melissa Tucker 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Batesville City Clerk	() Charles Bradley Marcy 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Holton Town Council Seat 1	() Andrew Stratton 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Holton Town Council Seat 2	(R) Paul Hughes 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Holton Town Council Seat 3	() Phyllis Nighbert 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Holton Town Council Member - At Large	() Paul Hughes	Nov 2, 2027
+	Milan Town Council Seat 1	() Andrew Olman 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Milan Town Council Seat 2	() Deborah Shumate 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Milan Town Council Seat 3	() Mark Marsee 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Napoleon Town Council Seat 1	() Jerry Linarducci 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Napoleon Town Council Seat 2	() Timothy Brancamp 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Napoleon Town Council Seat 3	() William Vankirk 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Osgood Town Council Seat 1	() Bill Roberts 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Osgood Town Council Seat 2	() Christopher Kuhn Sr 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Osgood Town Council Seat 3	() Holley Rose 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Osgood Town Council Member - At Large	() Christopher Kuhn Sr	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Council Member Dist AT LARGE	(R) Christopher Kuhn Sr	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk-Treasurer	(R) Angela "Angi" Farrell	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk-Treasurer	(R) Tamara "Tammy" Wilhoit	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Sarah Bauman 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk-Treasurer	(R) Angela Farrell 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Shirley Meyer 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Cheryl Taylor	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Melissa Teer 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Clerk-Treasurer	(R) Tamara Wilhoit 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Sunman Town Council Seat 2	() Donald Foley	Nov 2, 2027
+	Sunman Town Council Seat 1	() Carol Ann Eckstein	Nov 2, 2027
+	Versailles Town Council Seat 1	() Josh Combs 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Versailles Town Council Seat 2	(R) Renee Hart 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Versailles Town Council Seat 3	(R) Roxanne Meyer 1	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (21: 21 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Milan Community Schools At-Large	(N) Edward "Ted" Amberger	Nov 3, 2026
+	Milan Community Schools At-Large	() Mike Alloway 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Milan Community Schools At-Large	(N) Edward Amberger 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Milan Community Schools At-Large	() Greg Lewis 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Milan Community Schools At-Large	() Timothy Tuttle 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Milan Community Schools At-Large 2	(N) Anne Layden 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member Dist 3	(N) Amy L Miller	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member Dist 6	(N) Rachel A Lawhorn	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jac-Cen-Del Community School Corporation Seat 1	(N) Jay Gayheart 1 AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Jac-Cen-Del Community School Corporation Seat 1	(N) Anne Marie Layden	Nov 2, 2027
+	Jac-Cen-Del Community School Corporation Seat 2	() Mike Davis 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Jac-Cen-Del Community School Corporation Seat 3	() Tiffany Foster 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Jac-Cen-Del Community School Corporation Seat 4	() Daniel Horn 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Jac-Cen-Del Community School Corporation Seat 5	() Debra Roberts 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	South Ripley Community School Corporation District 1	() Kimberly Jolly 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	South Ripley Community School Corporation District 2	() Brittany Bradley 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	South Ripley Community School Corporation District 3	(N) Amy Miller 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	South Ripley Community School Corporation District 4	() Andy Comer 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	South Ripley Community School Corporation District 5	() Thomas Welch 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	South Ripley Community School Corporation District 6	(N) Rachel Lawhorn 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	South Ripley Community School Corporation District 7	(N) Justin Sturgeon 1	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (13: 13 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Ripley County Commissioner District 2	() Chris Schmaltz 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ripley County Commissioner District 3	() Kendall Hankins 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ripley County Treasurer	(R) Lisa Vestal	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Recorder	() Jason Bailey	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ripley County Recorder	(R) Monica Hansen	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ripley County Coroner	(R) Jason Bailey	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ripley County Council At-Large 1	(R) Stephanie Back 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ripley County Council At-Large 2	() Andrew Decker 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ripley County Council At-Large 3	() Peggy A Ehlers 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ripley County Council District 1	() Catherine Bailey 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ripley County Council District 2	(R) Stan Wiedeman 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ripley County Council District 3	(R) Diane Macek 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ripley County Council District 4	() David Tebbing 1 AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (25: 25 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) Ryan King	Nov 3, 2026
+	Superior Court Judge	(R) Liz Baumgartner	Nov 3, 2026
+	Superior Court Judge	(N) Marsha Howser	Nov 3, 2026
+	Superior Court Judge	(N) Jeffrey Sharp	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Court Judge	(N) Jenna Rohrig	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (11: 11 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 42	(R) Jean Leising AMA	Nov 7, 2028
+	State Senate District 43	(R) Randy Maxwell AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	State House District 55	(R) Lindsay Patterson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	State House District 67	(R) Alex Zimmerman AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	State House District 68	(R) Randy Lyness	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 (8: 8 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 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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