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.

Riley County

42 seats · 42 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (9: 9 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Manhattan Mayor	() Susan Adamchak	Nov 2, 2027
+	Manhattan City Commissioner	() Larry Fox	Nov 2, 2027
+	Manhattan City Commissioner	() Andrew Lintel	Nov 2, 2027
+	Manhattan City Commissioner	() Jim Morrison	Nov 2, 2027
+	Manhattan Mayor Pro Tem	() Karen Mcculloh	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor Pro Tem	() Larry Fox	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor Pro Tem	() Karen McCulloh	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor Pro Tem	() Jim Morrison	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor Pro Tem	() Andrew Von Lintel	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (10: 10 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	() Jason Hartman	Nov 2, 2027
+	Manhattan-Ogden USD 383	() Jayme Morris-Hardeman	Nov 2, 2027
+	Riley County USD 378	() Samantha Brown	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Shawn Breneman	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Clay Croft	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Levi Hedlund	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Sara Koehn	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() John Krahn	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() James Loepky	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Sara Yost	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (8: 8 filled, 0 vacant)
+	County Clerk	() Rich Vargo	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Treasurer	() Shilo Heger AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Commissioner District 1	() John Ford	Nov 3, 2026
+	Commissioner District 2	() Greg Mckinley	Nov 3, 2026
+	Commissioner District 3	() Kathryn Focke	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Attorney	() Barry Wilkerson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Register of Deeds	() Amy Manges AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff	() Brian Peete	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (8: 8 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 22	(R) Brad Starnes AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kansas House of Representatives District 51	(R) Megan Steele AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kansas House of Representatives District 64	(R) Bill Bloom AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kansas House of Representatives District 66	(D) Sydney Carlin AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kansas House of Representatives District 67	(R) Angel Roeser 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 1	(R) Tracey Mann 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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