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.

Whitley County

146 seats · 146 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (50: 50 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Cleveland Township Trustee	() Kevin Bollinger 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Cleveland Township Board Member 1	() Judy Earnhart 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Cleveland Township Board Member 1	() Matthew Hartman 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Cleveland Township Board Member 2	() Craig Jordan 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Cleveland Township Board Member 3	() Lana Secrest 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Columbia Township Board Member 1	() Matthew Boyd 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Columbia Township Board Member 1	() Ashley Chambers 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Columbia Township Board Member 1	() Tauyna Deffendall 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Columbia Township Board Member 1	() James Wineinger 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Columbia Township Board Member 2	() Mindy Muchow 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Columbia Township Board Member 3	() Brandon Smith	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jefferson Township Board Member 1	() Joseph Mueller	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jefferson Township Board Member 2	() John Plant 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Jefferson Township Board Member 3	() Noah Stezel 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Richland Township Board Member 1	() Steven Hoopingarner	Nov 3, 2026
+	Richland Township Board Member 2	(R) Billy Maddox 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Richland Township Board Member 3	(R) Monte Wilkinson 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Smith Township Board Member 1	() Barbara Boggs 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Smith Township Board Member 2	(R) Kathy Shively 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Smith Township Board Member 3	() Max Zimmerman Jr 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Thorncreek Township Board Member 1	() Joy Bennett 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Thorncreek Township Board Member 2	() Ryan Geiger 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Thorncreek Township Board Member 3	() Adam Hurley 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Union Township Board Member 1	() Dennis Adams 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Union Township Board Member 1	() Schweitzer Amy 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Union Township Board Member 1	() Kedric Bailey 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Union Township Board Member 1	() Sue Berry 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Union Township Board Member 1	() Brian Blair 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Union Township Board Member 1	() Terry Bowman 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Union Township Board Member 1	() Jeff Bridges 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Union Township Board Member 1	() Gerrett Dobson 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Union Township Board Member 1	() Matt Finke 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Union Township Board Member 1	() David Gerber 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Union Township Board Member 1	() Ron Goetz 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Union Township Board Member 1	() Stacey Guard 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Union Township Board Member 1	() Roger Holzmeyer 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Union Township Board Member 1	() Jon Mcclintock 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Union Township Board Member 1	() Herschel Smith 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington Township Board Member 1	() Shawn Acton 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington Township Board Member 1	() Dan Andorfer 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington Township Board Member 1	() Linda Armstong 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington Township Board Member 1	() Jerry Ayers 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington Township Board Member 1	() Amanda Babinec 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington Township Board Member 1	() Michele Barger 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington Township Board Member 1	() Kenneth Bertsch 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington Township Board Member 1	() Bryan Bidwell 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington Township Board Member 1	() Anthony Black 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington Township Board Member 2	() Jeff Ott 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington Township Board Member 3	() Scott Manley 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Washington Township Board Member 3	() Ryan Walters 1	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Municipal (20: 20 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Churubusco Town Council Seat 1	() Devin Keener 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Churubusco Town Council Seat 2	() Mark Pepple 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Churubusco Town Council Seat 3	() Nathan Van Horn 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Churubusco Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Madalyn Sade-Bartl 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Churubusco Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Renee Sills 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Columbia City City Mayor	() Ryan Daniel 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Columbia City City Council Seat 1	() Brent Bockelman 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Columbia City City Council Seat 2	() Daniel Weigold 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Columbia City City Council Seat 3	() Jennifer Romano 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Columbia City City Council Seat 4	() Ryan Adamson 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Columbia City City Council Seat 5	() Theodore Varga 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Columbia City City Clerk	() Leslee Robinson 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Larwill Town Council Seat 1	() Jerry Utter 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Larwill Town Council Seat 2	() Lorie Wolfe 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Larwill Town Council Seat 3	() Troy Kiefer 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	South Whitley Town Clerk-Treasurer	() Alyssa Knepple 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	South Whitley Town Council Seat 1	() Brock Waterson 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	South Whitley Town Council Seat 2	() Kris Shoemaker 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	South Whitley Town Council Seat 3	() Randall Cokl 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	South Whitley Town Council Seat 4	() Trey Weber 1	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (20: 20 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member Dist 1 (KOSCIUSKO, WHITLEY)	(N) Stephanie Campbell	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member Dist 2 (WHITLEY, NOBLE)	(N) Brian E Clark	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member Dist ETNA TROY TOWNSHIP	(N) Chad A Moore	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member Dist ETNA TROY TOWNSHIP	(N) Lisa Doehrman 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member Dist ETNA TROY TOWNSHIP	(N) Jill E Western	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member Dist ETNA TROY TOWNSHIP	() Jeremy Hart 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member Dist ETNA TROY TOWNSHIP	(N) James Renbarger 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member Dist ETNA TROY TOWNSHIP	(N) Thomas Rentschler 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member Dist ETNA TROY TOWNSHIP	(N) Thomas W Rentschler	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member Dist ETNA TROY TOWNSHIP	(N) Jill Western 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Smith-Green Community Schools At-Large 2	() Kassie Jo Taksey 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Smith-Green Community Schools District 1	(N) Emily Putt 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Smith-Green Community Schools District 2	(N) Brian Clark 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Smith-Green Community Schools District 3	(N) Jermiah Johnson 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	Whitley County Consolidated Schools Columbia City 1	(N) Chad Moore 1	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Georgia Tenney	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Micah Cokl	Nov 3, 2026
+	Whitko Community School Corporation District 2	() Lynn Studebaker	Nov 2, 2027
+	Whitko Community School Corporation District 4	() Debra Thomas	Nov 2, 2027
+	Whitko Community School Corporation District 5	() Scott Werstler	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (16: 16 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Whitley County Commissioner District 1	() Stacey Petrovas 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Whitley County Commissioner District 2	(R) Theresa Baysinger 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Whitley County Commissioner District 3	() Rob Schuman 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Whitley County Sheriff	(R) Jason Spencer 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Whitley County Treasurer	(R) Scott Smith 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Whitley County Assessor	() Daniel Sigler Jr 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Whitley County Recorder	(R) Rosemary Brown 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Coroner	(R) Scott Smith	Nov 3, 2026
+	Whitley County Surveyor	(R) Dane Drew	Nov 3, 2026
+	Whitley County Council At-Large 1	(R) Tim Longenbaugh 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Whitley County Council At-Large 2	(R) Thor Hodges 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Whitley County Council At-Large 3	(R) Joan Western 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Whitley County Council District 1	() James Argerbright 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Whitley County Council District 2	() John Barrett 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Whitley County Council District 3	(R) Nick Brewer 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	Whitley County Council District 4	(R) Thomas Warner 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) Matthew Rentschler	Nov 3, 2026
+	Superior Court Judge	(N) Douglas Fahl	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (10: 10 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 16	(R) Justin Busch AMA	Nov 7, 2028
+	State House District 18	(R) David H Abbott AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	State House District 81	(R) Martin Carbaugh AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	State House District 83	(R) Christopher Judy 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 3	(R) Marlin A Stutzman 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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