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.

Johnson County

270 seats · 270 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (13: 13 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Township Treasurer	(N) Kenneth Klingensmith	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	(N) David Wolf	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	(N) Connie Schmidt	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	(N) Michael Casey	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	(N) Craig Connell	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	(N) Austin Chase	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	(N) Teri Atwell	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	(N) Brenda LaMar	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	(N) Jeff Huff	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	(N) Peter Pierson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	(N) Jeff Cooper	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	(N) Christine Nattrass	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	(N) Lance Caldwell	Nov 2, 2027
▶ Municipal (198: 198 filled, 0 vacant)
+	City of De Soto	() Rick Walker AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Robert Daniels AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Kevin Honomichl AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Danny Lane AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Victoria McMoran AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Courtney Tripp AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Edgerton	() Donald Roberts AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Ron Conus AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Deb Lebakken AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Josh Lewis AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Clay Longanecker AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Bill Malloy AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Fairway	() Melanie Hepperly AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Dan Bailey AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Kelly-Ann Buszek AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Whitney Henley AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Tanya Keys AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Joe Levin AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Lee Story AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() David Watkins AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jerry Williams AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Gardner	() Todd Winters AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Mark Baldwin AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Kacy Deaton AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Steve McNeer AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Steve Shute AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Mark Wiehn AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Leawood	() William Baird AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Julie Cain AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Trish Carlyle AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Debra Filla AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Donnie Funk AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Sherrie Gayed AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Lisa Harrison AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Faith Hodges AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Steven Kaster AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Mary Larson AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() John Lovell AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Mia Prier AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Cynda Rader AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Hillary Shields AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Chuck Sipple AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Alan Sunkel AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Lenexa	() Julie Sayers AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Melanie Arroyo AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Mark Charlton AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Craig Denny AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Courtney Eiterich AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() John Handley AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Chris Herron AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Bill Nicks AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Chelsea Williamson AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Merriam	() Bob Pape AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Staci Chivetta AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Reuben Cozmyer AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Christine Hands AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Bruce Kaldahl AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jacob Laha AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Amy Rider AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jason Silvers AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Whitney Yadrich AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Mission	() Sollie Flora AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Cheryl Carpenter-Davis AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Ben Chociej AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Josepha Chomphosy AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Debbie Kring AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Lea Loudon AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Mary Ryherd AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Brian Schmid AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Mission Hills	() David Dickey AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Mission Hills	() Bill Bruning AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Mission Hills	() Gregg Davidson	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Mission Hills	() Barbara Nelson AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Mission Hills	() Eden Thorne AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Mission Hills	() Andrew Weed AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Mission Woods	() Robert Tietze AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Mission Woods	() Leslie Carto AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Mission Woods	() Erica Hartley AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Mission Woods	() Keith Mays AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Mission Woods	() Ramsey Mohsen AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Mission Woods	() Carrol Thomas AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Olathe	() John Bacon AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Robyn Essex AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() LeEtta Felter AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Kevin Gilmore AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Matthew Schoonover AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Dean Vakas AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Overland Park	() Curt Skoog AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Overland Park	() Richard Borlaza AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Overland Park	() Melissa Cheatham AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Overland Park	() Jeff Cox AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Overland Park	() Holly Grummert AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Overland Park	() Logan Heley AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Overland Park	() Jim Kite AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Overland Park	() Andrew Mitrisin AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Overland Park	() Scott Mosher AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Overland Park	() Chris Newlin AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Overland Park	() Sam Passer AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Overland Park	() Gregg Riess AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Overland Park	() Inas Younis AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Prairie Village	() Eric Mikkelson AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Prairie Village	() Tyler Agniel AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Prairie Village	() Terrence Gallagher AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Prairie Village	() Ian Graves AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Prairie Village	() Ron Nelson AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Prairie Village	() Chi Nguyen AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Prairie Village	() Terry O’Toole AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Prairie Village	() Nick Reddell AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Prairie Village	() Cole Robinson AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Prairie Village	() Dave Robinson AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Prairie Village	() Inga Selders AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Prairie Village	() Lori Sharp AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Prairie Village	() Greg Shelton AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Roeland Park	() Michael Poppa AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Roeland Park	() Benjamin Dickens AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Roeland Park	() Jan Faidley AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Roeland Park	() Emily Hage AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Roeland Park	() Jen Hill AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Roeland Park	() Matthew Lero AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Roeland Park	() Tom Madigan AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Roeland Park	() Kate Raglow AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Roeland Park	() Jeffrey Stocks AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Shawnee	() Mickey Sandifer AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Laurel Burchfield AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Tony Gillette AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Mike Kemmling AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Kurt Knappen AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jeanie Murphy AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Angela Stiens AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jacklynn Walters AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Sierra Whitted AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Westwood	() David Waters AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Andrew Buckman AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jason Hannaman AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jeff Harris AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Laura Steele AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Holly Wimer AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Westwood Hills	() Rosemary Podrebarac AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Westwood Hills	() Adam England AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Westwood Hills	() Edward Gogol AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Westwood Hills	() David Schmitz AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Westwood Hills	() Karen Sexton AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Westwood Hills	() John Weedman AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fairway Mayor	() Melanie Hepperly	Nov 2, 2027
+	Gardner Mayor	() Todd Winters	Nov 2, 2027
+	Leawood Mayor	() Marc Elkins	Nov 2, 2027
+	Lenexa Mayor	() Julie Sayers	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Avery Bell	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Erika Carlsen	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Mark Charlton	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Eva Chavez	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Brooke Christensen	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Don Christensen	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Aaron Dekeyzer	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Craig Denny	Nov 2, 2027
+	Ward 1 — City Council Member	() John Handley	Nov 2, 2027
+	Merriam Mayor	() Bob Pape	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor, mayor	() Michael Copeland	Nov 2, 2027
+	Olathe Mayor	() John Bacon	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jeff Creighton	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Kevin Deneault	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Robyn Essex	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() LeEtta Felter	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Matthew Schoonover	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Dean Vakas	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member, 1	() Larry Cambell	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member, 2	() Adam Mickelson	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member, synthetic at-large d	() John Bacon	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor, mayor	() Curt Skoog	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Chris Newlin	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Gregg Riess	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member, 1	() Holly Grummert	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member, 2	() Paul Lyons	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member, 3	() Tom Carignan	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member, 4	() Fred Spears	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member, 5	() Faris Farassati	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member, 6	() Scott Hamblin	Nov 2, 2027
+	Overland Park City Council Ward 1	() Amy Antrim	Nov 2, 2027
+	Overland Park City Council Ward 1	() Josh Beck	Nov 2, 2027
+	Overland Park City Council Ward 1	() Richard Borlaza	Nov 2, 2027
+	Overland Park City Council Ward 1	() Melissa Cheatham	Nov 2, 2027
+	Overland Park City Council Ward 1	() Logan Heley	Nov 2, 2027
+	Overland Park City Council Ward 1	() Drew Mitrisin	Nov 2, 2027
+	Overland Park City Council Ward 1	() Christopher Newlin	Nov 2, 2027
+	Overland Park City Council Ward 1	() Andrew Payne	Nov 2, 2027
+	Overland Park City Council Ward 1	() Amy Scrivner	Nov 2, 2027
+	Overland Park City Council Ward 1	() Inas Younis	Nov 2, 2027
+	Roeland Park Mayor	() Michael Poppa	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shawnee Mayor	() Mickey Sandifer	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Erin Aldridge	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Laurel Burchfield	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Kurt Knappen	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jeanie Murphy	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Eric Persson	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Morgan Rainey	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Steele Reynolds	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Sierra Whitted	Nov 2, 2027
+	Westwood Mayor	() David Waters	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (14: 14 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member Dist 002	(D) Melanie Haas	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Gina Knapp	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Stephanie Makalous	Nov 2, 2027
+	Gardner Edgerton USD 231	() Tom Reddin	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Stacey Yurkovich	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shawnee Mission Pub Sch USD 512	() Mary Sinclair	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Nicole Melius	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Danielle Heikes	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Brandi Jonasson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Stephanie Makalous	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Calley Malloy	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Anh-Nguyet Nguyen	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Chad Philhour	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Ashley Spaulding	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (22: 22 filled, 0 vacant)
+	County Clerk	() Amy Meeker-Berg	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Treasurer	() Thomas Franzen, CTP, CPFO AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Attorney	() Steve Howe	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Executive, NA	() Ed Eilert	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 1	() Becky Fast	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 2	() Jeff Meyers	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 3	() Charlotte Ohara	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 4	() Janee Hanzlick	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 5	() Michael Ashcraft	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 6	() Shirley Allenbrand	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, chair	() Ed Eilert	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Attorney	() Steve Howe	Nov 3, 2026
+	Johnson County Commissioner Dist 1	(D) Becky Fast	Nov 3, 2026
+	Johnson County Commissioner Dist 2	() Jeff Meyers	Nov 3, 2026
+	Johnson County Commissioner Dist 3	(R) Charlotte Ohara	Nov 3, 2026
+	Johnson County Commissioner Dist 4	(D) Janee Hanzlick	Nov 3, 2026
+	Johnson County Commissioner Dist 5	(R) Michael Ashcraft	Nov 3, 2026
+	Johnson County Commissioner Dist 6	(R) Shirley Allenbrand	Nov 3, 2026
+	Johnson County Commissioner Dist 6	(R) Mike Brown	Nov 3, 2026
+	Johnson County Commissioner Dist chair	(R) Ed Eilert	Nov 3, 2026
+	Register of Deeds	() Amy Meeker-Berg AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff	() Byron Roberson	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (16: 16 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 10	(R) Mike Thompson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kansas Senate District 11	(D) Dinah Sykes AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kansas Senate District 11	(R) Adam Thomas AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kansas Senate District 11	(R) Kellie Warren AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kansas Senate District 37	(R) Doug Shane AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kansas Senate District 6	(D) Pat Pettey AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kansas Senate District 7	(D) Ethan Corson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kansas Senate District 8	(D) Cindy Holscher AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kansas Senate District 9	(R) Beverly Gossage AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	Kansas House of Representatives District 121	(R) Lauren Bohi AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kansas House of Representatives District 26	(R) Chip VanHouden AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kansas House of Representatives District 38	(R) Tim Johnson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kansas House of Representatives District 8	(R) Chris Croft 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 3	(D) Sharice Davids 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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