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.

Vermillion County

123 seats · 123 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (21: 21 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Clinton Township Trustee	() Victoria Ellis 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Clinton Township Board Member	() Amanda Strader	Nov 3, 2026
+	Clinton Township Board Member	() Nick Swayze	Nov 3, 2026
+	Clinton Township Board Member 1	() Patty Farrington	Nov 3, 2026
+	Clinton Township Board Member 2	() Michael Ruffattola	Nov 3, 2026
+	Clinton Township Board Member 3	() Thomas Wilson 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Eugene Township Board Member 1	() Rhonda Arrasmith 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Eugene Township Board Member 2	() Daniel Ditman 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Eugene Township Board Member 3	() Janda Lee 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Helt Township Board Member 1	() Erik Bohle	Nov 3, 2026
+	Helt Township Board Member 2	() Brenda Harvey 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Helt Township Board Member 3	() Jason Wright 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Highland Township Board Member 1	() Mack Fultz 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Highland Township Board Member 1	() Steve Haas 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Highland Township Board Member 1	() Freddie Rose 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Highland Township Board Member 2	(R) Ryan Hicks 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Highland Township Board Member 3	() Curtis Hicks 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Vermillion Township Trustee	() Phyllis Orman 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Vermillion Township Board Member 1	() Greg Cutrell 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Vermillion Township Board Member 2	() Amanda Strader 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Vermillion Township Board Member 3	() Nick Swayze 1	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Municipal (36: 36 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Cayuga Town Council Seat 1	() James Dunavan 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Cayuga Town Council Seat 2	() James Smith 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Cayuga Town Council Seat 3	() Leigh Ann Smith 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Cayuga Town Council Seat 4	() Sara Craft 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Cayuga Town Council Seat 5	() Sonja Adams 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Cayuga Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Milisa Carty 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Cayuga Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Michelle Doan 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Cayuga Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Abbi Espe 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Cayuga Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Misty Sandlin 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Clinton City Mayor	() John Moore	Nov 2, 2027
+	Clinton City Council Seat 1	() Chuck Procarione	Nov 2, 2027
+	Clinton City Council Seat 2	() Dean Strohm	Nov 2, 2027
+	Clinton City Council Seat 3	() Dot Farr Lindsay	Nov 2, 2027
+	Clinton City Council Seat 4	() Jeanette Wyres	Nov 2, 2027
+	Clinton City Council Seat 5	() Robert Alexander	Nov 2, 2027
+	Clinton City Council Seat 6	() Wendy Farley	Nov 2, 2027
+	Clinton City Clerk	() Bart Mooney	Nov 2, 2027
+	Dana Town Council Seat 1	() Chad Mize 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Dana Town Council Seat 2	() John Davern 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Dana Town Council Seat 3	() Kyle Marshall 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Dana Town Council Seat 4	() Robert Richardson 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Dana Town Council Seat 5	() William Peebles 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fairview Park Town Council Seat 1	() James Hall 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fairview Park Town Council Seat 2	() James Moore 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fairview Park Town Council Seat 3	() Larry Natalie 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fairview Park Town Council Seat 4	() Larry Wilson 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fairview Park Town Council Seat 5	() Tonya Cox 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Newport Town Council Seat 1	() Bert Morson 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Newport Town Council Seat 2	() Chas Simonton 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Newport Town Council Seat 3	() Paul Lee 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Perrysville Town Council Seat 1	() Eddie Thompson 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Perrysville Town Council Seat 2	() Jeff Shirley 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Perrysville Town Council Seat 3	() Tony Jacobs 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Universal Town Council Seat 1	() Doug Martin 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Universal Town Council Seat 2	() Sherrie Koma 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Universal Town Council Seat 3	() Tessa Sowers 1	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (14: 14 filled, 0 vacant)
+	North Vermillion Community School Corporation At-Large	() Joan Hathaway 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	North Vermillion Community School Corporation At-Large	() Jeff Sisson 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	North Vermillion Community School Corporation Eugene Township 1	() Jason McLain 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	North Vermillion Community School Corporation Eugene Township 2	() Sadie Page 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	North Vermillion Community School Corporation Highland Township 1	() Brian Hughes 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	North Vermillion Community School Corporation Highland Township 2	() Steve Russell 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	North Vermillion Community School Corporation Vermillion Township 1	() John Bean 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	North Vermillion Community School Corporation Vermillion Township 2	() Brandon Thomann 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	South Vermillion Community School Corporation Clinton City 1	() Jon Beardsley 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	South Vermillion Community School Corporation Clinton City 2	() Jerry Hawkins 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	South Vermillion Community School Corporation Clinton Township 1	() Brandae Stateler 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	South Vermillion Community School Corporation Clinton Township 2	() Bruce West 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	South Vermillion Community School Corporation Helt Township 1	() Kelli Hill 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	South Vermillion Community School Corporation Helt Township 2	() Jp Roehm 1	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (14: 14 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Vermillion County Commissioner District 1	() Misty Hess 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Vermillion County Commissioner District 3	() Rj Dunavan 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Vermillion County Sheriff	(D) Mike Holtkamp 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Vermillion County Treasurer	(R) Ronald Mack 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Vermillion County Auditor	() Bruce Aukerman 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Vermillion County Recorder	(R) Florinda Pruitt 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Vermillion County Surveyor	(R) Ronald A Mack 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Vermillion County Council At-Large 1	() Kelly Summerville 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Vermillion County Council At-Large 2	() Brenda J Furry 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Vermillion County Council At-Large 3	() Ashley James 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Vermillion County Council District 1	() Jeffrey Bose 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Vermillion County Council District 2	() Martin Brown 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Vermillion County Council District 3	() Tammie Brown 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Vermillion County Council District 4	() William Bush 1	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (22: 22 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) Chris Wrede	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Court Judge	(N) Donald Bonomo	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 23	(R) Spencer R Deery AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	State House District 42	(R) Alan Morrison	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 8	(R) Mark Messmer 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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