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.

Tipton County

92 seats · 92 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (12: 12 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Cicero Township Trustee	() Charles Bell	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jefferson Township Board Member 1	() Mark Boyer	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jefferson Township Board Member 2	() Forrest Featherstone	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jefferson Township Board Member 3	(R) Tim Stafford	Nov 3, 2026
+	Liberty Township Board Member 1	() Linda Cox	Nov 3, 2026
+	Liberty Township Board Member 2	() Terry Farris	Nov 3, 2026
+	Liberty Township Board Member 3	() Heather Terry	Nov 3, 2026
+	Prairie Township Board Member 1	() Laura Headley	Nov 3, 2026
+	Prairie Township Board Member 2	() Sam Hoback	Nov 3, 2026
+	Prairie Township Board Member 3	() Thomas Moulder	Nov 3, 2026
+	Wildcat Township Board Member 1	() Carl Colbert	Nov 3, 2026
+	Wildcat Township Board Member 2	() Barry Tolle 1	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Municipal (20: 20 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Kempton Town Council Seat 1	() Alice Book 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kempton Town Council Seat 2	() Dustin Teter 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kempton Town Council Seat 3	() Mark Amos 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kempton Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Keegan Duncan 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kempton Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Pam Long 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Kempton Town Clerk-Treasurer	() William Sherrill 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Sharpsville Town Council Seat 1	() Lori Hood 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Sharpsville Town Council Seat 2	() Robert Rupe 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Sharpsville Town Council Seat 3	() Steve McNally 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tipton City Mayor	() Kegan Schmicker	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tipton City Clerk	() Tammy Clark	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tipton City Council Seat 1	() Ken Ehman	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tipton City Council Seat 2	() Nathan Kring	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tipton City Council Seat 3	() Rich Vautaw	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tipton City Council Seat 4	() Richard Rippy	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tipton City Council Seat 5	() Tim Richards	Nov 2, 2027
+	Windfall Town Council Seat 1	() Bill DeWitt 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Windfall Town Council Seat 2	() Marva Ryan 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Windfall Town Council Seat 3	() Rob Shanks 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Windfall Town Council Seat 4	() Theresa Simmons 1	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (14: 14 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Tri-Central Community Schools Corporation At-Large 2	() Dan DeLong 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tri-Central Community Schools Corporation At-Large 2	() Jerry Fernung 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tipton Community School Corporation Cicero Township 1	() Rob Cochrane 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tipton Community School Corporation Cicero Township 2	() Beth Woelfert 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tipton Community School Corporation City of Tipton 1	() Eric Underwood 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tipton Community School Corporation City of Tipton 2	() Jennifer Humrichous 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tipton Community School Corporation City of Tipton 3	() Tami Brown 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tipton Community School Corporation Jefferson Township	() Andrea Campbell 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tipton Community School Corporation Jefferson Township	() Kolby Dickover 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tipton Community School Corporation Jefferson Township	() Kimberly Fague 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tipton Community School Corporation Jefferson Township	() Chris Kelley 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tipton Community School Corporation Jefferson Township	() Jay Rayl 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tipton Community School Corporation Jefferson Township	() Dennis Richardson 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tipton Community School Corporation Jefferson Township	() Donnie Treadway 1	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (9: 9 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Tipton County Commissioner District 2	() Nancy Cline 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Tipton County Commissioner District 3	() Dennis Henderson 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Tipton County Assessor	() Jay Rich 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Tipton County Council At-Large 1	(R) Korey Henderson 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Tipton County Council At-Large 2	(R) Kirk Retherford 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Tipton County Council At-Large 3	(R) Doug Heron 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Tipton County Council District 1	(R) Joe Vanbibber 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Tipton County Council District 2	(R) Jim Purvis 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Tipton County Council District 4	(R) Michael Terry 1	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (21: 21 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) Thomas Lett	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (8: 8 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 21	(R) James (Jim) Buck AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	State House District 38	(R) Heath R VanNatter 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 (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 5	(R) Victoria Spartz 1 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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