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.

Butler County

83 seats · 83 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (39: 39 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Township Trustee	() Nick McClure	—
+	Augusta Township	() Rene Hromek	—
+	Township Treasurer	() Luke McClure	—
+	Township Trustee	() John Biehler	—
+	Benton Township	() Colin Parry	—
+	Township Treasurer	() Samantha Morgan	—
+	Township Trustee	() Eric Becker	—
+	Township Clerk	() David Scribner	—
+	Township Treasurer	() Joe Reinert	—
+	Township Trustee	() Andrew Fleming	—
+	Township Clerk	() Jim Webster	—
+	Township Treasurer	() Walter Wakefield	—
+	Clifford Township	() David Nellans	—
+	Clifford Township	() Marlin Thiessen	—
+	Township Treasurer	() Curtis Wiebe	—
+	Douglass Township	() Craig McClure	—
+	Douglass Township	() John Danler	—
+	Township Treasurer	() Jeremy Megli	—
+	El Dorado Township	() Darcy McCoy	—
+	El Dorado Township	() David McLaughlin	—
+	Township Treasurer	() Don Regier	—
+	Township Trustee	() Lorna Lyon	—
+	Glencoe Township	() Lyle Shaffer	—
+	Township Treasurer	() Cathy Shaffer	—
+	Township Trustee	() Jake Grow	—
+	Hickory Township	() Charlie Wiseman	—
+	Township Treasurer	() Georgia Davis	—
+	Little Walnut Township	() Dan Haines	—
+	Little Walnut Township	() Bob Minard	—
+	Little Walnut Township	() Tom Graham,, Jr.	—
+	Township Trustee	() Chris Brackenridge	—
+	Milton Township	() Luke Busenitz	—
+	Township Treasurer	() Richard Claassen	—
+	Prospect Township	() Jon Schneider	—
+	Prospect Township	() Howard Johnson	—
+	Township Treasurer	() Susan Grunder	—
+	Township Trustee	() Mark Gray	—
+	Rosalia Township	() Dennis Martin	—
+	Township Treasurer	() Matt Dragoo	—
▶ Municipal (5: 5 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Augusta Mayor	() Mike Rawlings	Nov 2, 2027
+	Douglass Mayor	() Mike Shirley	Nov 2, 2027
+	El Dorado Mayor	() Bill Young	Nov 2, 2027
+	Potwin Mayor	() Heath Austin	Nov 2, 2027
+	Rose Hill Mayor	() Gary Weaver	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (9: 9 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member Dist 010	(R) Debby Potter	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Jennifer Seymour	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Carey Lee	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Lori Turner	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Ben Whiteside	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Roger Smith	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Justin Grunder	Nov 2, 2027
+	Remington-Whitewater USD 206	() Tom Sommers	Nov 2, 2027
+	Rose Hill Public Schools USD 394	() Richard Ringwall	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (10: 10 filled, 0 vacant)
+	County Clerk	() Tatum Stafford	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Treasurer	() Donna Farthing AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Commissioner District 1	() Jeff Masterson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Commissioner District 2	() Marc Murphy	Nov 3, 2026
+	Commissioner District 3	() Kelly Herzet	Nov 3, 2026
+	Commissioner District 4	() Darren Jackson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Commissioner District 5	() Dan Woydziak	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Attorney	() Darrin Devinney	Nov 3, 2026
+	Register of Deeds	() Jacque Roberts AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff	() Monty Lee Hughey	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (2: 2 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Judge Dist 13, DIV 2	(R) Charles M "Chuck" Hart	Nov 3, 2026
+	Judge Dist 13, DIV 3	(R) David A Ricke	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (11: 11 filled, 0 vacant)
+	KS Governor	(D) Laura Kelly	Nov 3, 2026
+	KS Attorney General	(R) Kris Kobach	Nov 3, 2026
+	KS Secretary of State	(R) Scott Schwab	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kansas Senate District 14	(R) Mike Fagg AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kansas Senate District 16	(R) Ty Masterson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	Kansas House of Representatives District 12	(R) Doug Blex AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kansas House of Representatives District 72	(R) Avery Anderson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kansas House of Representatives District 75	(R) Will Carpenter AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kansas House of Representatives District 75	(R) Kristey Williams AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kansas House of Representatives District 85	(R) Steve Brunk AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kansas House of Representatives District 85	(R) Susan Humphries AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (7: 7 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Senator — Class 2	(R) Roger Marshall AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	U.S. Senator — Class 3	(R) Jerry Moran AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	U.S. Representative — District 4	(R) Ron Estes AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas	(N) Monti Belot	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas	(N) John Broomes	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas	(N) Daniel Crabtree	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas	(N) Toby Crouse	Nov 3, 2026

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