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.

Stafford County

75 seats · 75 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Township (51: 51 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Township Trustee	(N) Craig Fisher	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	(N) Judy Miller	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	(N) Donita Fisher	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	(N) Virgil Salem	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	(N) Marvin Sittner	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	(N) Jeremiah Duncan	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	(N) Mike Lamb	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	(N) Delmar Pentz	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	(N) Allen Bevan	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	(N) Andra Bartlett	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	(N) Lonnie Staub	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	(N) Mitch Minnis	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	(N) Joshua Austin	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	(N) Trey Turner	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	(N) Gary Hornbaker	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	(N) David Keil	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	(N) Tim Schreiber	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	(N) Jerry Clements	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	(N) Audrey Austin	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	(N) Carey McAllister	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	(N) Glenn Newdigger	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	(N) Ryan Witt	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	(N) Kevin Alpers	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	(N) Tyler Alpers	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	(N) Matt Fischer	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	(N) Cale Batman	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	(N) Jeff Stump	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	(N) Kurt Keesling	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	(N) Logan Behr	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	(N) Kim Ellis	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	(N) Mary Gatton	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	(N) Danny Gatton	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	(N) Ed Schloctermeier	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	(N) Jason Crockett	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	(N) Steve Petty	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	(N) Austin Ward	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	(N) Marc Fischer	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	(N) Randall Tucker	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	(N) Gerald Rutti	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	(N) Roger Dick	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	(N) Ty Cornwell	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	(N) Bernard Spare	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	(N) Rob Goreham	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	(N) Robin Austin	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	(N) Gemma Austin	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	(N) David Rewerts	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	(N) Rex Hildebrand	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	(N) David Salem	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Trustee	(N) Zachary Wilson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Clerk	(N) Jeff Preisser	Nov 2, 2027
+	Township Treasurer	(N) Grover Rundell	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (3: 3 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	() Aaron Wolff	Nov 2, 2027
+	St John-Hudson USD 350	() Derek Foote	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Dawn Schreiber	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (8: 8 filled, 0 vacant)
+	County Clerk	() Lisa Weber	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Treasurer	() Vanessa Cornwell AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Commissioner District 1	() Jim Stanford	Nov 3, 2026
+	Commissioner District 2	() Todd Wycoff	Nov 3, 2026
+	Commissioner District 3	() Bryce Garner	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Attorney	() Mike Robinson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Register of Deeds	() Lu Ann Brister AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff	() Robert Murrow	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (1: 1 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Judge Dist 20, DIV 4	(R) Timarie Walters	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (5: 5 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 33	(R) Tory Marie Blew AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kansas House of Representatives District 113	(R) Brett Fairchild 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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