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.

Hardin County

95 seats · 95 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (55: 55 filled, 0 vacant)
+	City Council Member	() Vernon "Butch" Curl Jr	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Marty E Fulkerson	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Kristofor King	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Toshie Murrell	Nov 2, 2027
+	At-Large — Mayor	() Jeff Gregory	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Jeffrey H Gregory AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	At-Large — City Council Member	() Marty Fulkerson	Nov 2, 2027
+	At-Large — City Council Member	() Tim Isaacs	Nov 2, 2027
+	At-Large — City Council Member	() Julia Springsteen	Nov 2, 2027
+	At-Large — City Council Member	() Mika Tyler	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Tony Bishop AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Lamar Jones AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Elizabethtown City Council	() Anthony Bishop	Nov 2, 2027
+	Elizabethtown City Council	() Marty Fulkerson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Elizabethtown City Council	() Tim Isaacs	Nov 2, 2027
+	Elizabethtown City Council	() E Jones	Nov 2, 2027
+	Elizabethtown City Council	() Julia Springsteen	Nov 2, 2027
+	Elizabethtown City Council	() Mika Tyler	Nov 2, 2027
+	At-Large — Mayor	() J.J. Duvall	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() J. J Duvall AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Radcliff Mayor	() J.J Duvall	Nov 2, 2027
+	At-Large — City Council Member	() Maria Bell	Nov 2, 2027
+	At-Large — City Council Member	() Jerry Brown	Nov 2, 2027
+	At-Large — City Council Member	() Kim Thompson	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Pam deRoche AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Radcliff City Council	() Maria Bell	Nov 2, 2027
+	Radcliff City Council	() Jerry Brown	Nov 2, 2027
+	Radcliff City Council	() Pamela Deroche	Nov 2, 2027
+	Radcliff City Council	() Terry Owens	Nov 2, 2027
+	Radcliff City Council	() Kim Thompson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Earl T Hodges AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Staci Blair AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Duane Manakee AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Don Washer AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Bill Wootten AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Austin Sadler AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Thomas Aaron Brackett AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Ted Jones AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Trenton Oldham AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Eric Wilcox AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Vine Grove Mayor	() Pam Ogden	Nov 2, 2027
+	Vine Grove City Council	() Lonnie Dennis	Nov 2, 2027
+	Vine Grove City Council	() Mary Dunn	Nov 2, 2027
+	Vine Grove City Council	() Selena Hudson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Vine Grove City Council	() Kathleen Sisco	Nov 2, 2027
+	Vine Grove City Council	() Donna Spangenberger	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Richard Ciresi AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Vernon Curl Jr AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Chris McVey AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	West Point City Council	() Amy Bickel	Nov 2, 2027
+	West Point City Council	() Dwayne Culver	Nov 2, 2027
+	West Point City Council	() Vernon Curl Jr	Nov 2, 2027
+	West Point City Council	() Kevin Duke	Nov 2, 2027
+	West Point City Council	() Christopher Mcvey	Nov 2, 2027
+	West Point City Council	() Jo Sabol	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (10: 10 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member Dist 1ST EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT	() Mark Alan Casey	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member Dist 4TH EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT	() Thomas Steven Bland	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member Dist 5TH EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT	() Dawn Logsdon Johnson	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Heather Sharpensteen	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Steve Bland	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Mark Casey	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Dawn Johnson	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Ben Sego	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Charlie Wise	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member Dist ELIZABETHTOWN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT	() Brandy Armstrong	Nov 3, 2026
▶ County (14: 14 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Circuit Court Clerk	(R) Deanna Simcoe	Nov 3, 2026
+	Commonwealth'S Attorney Dist 9TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT	(R) Shane Young	Nov 3, 2026
+	Coroner	() Pat Elmore AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Jailer	() Joshua Lindblom AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hardin County	() Lisa Pearman AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Magistrate	() Fred Clem AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Magistrate	() Larry Hicks AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Magistrate	() Kenny Muse AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Magistrate	() Aaron Pennington AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Magistrate	() Kenny Saltsman AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Magistrate	() E Thompson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Magistrate	() Patsy Whitehead AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Magistrate	() Chris Yates AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Property Valuation Administrator	() Danny Hutcherson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (10: 10 filled, 0 vacant)
	KY Governor	(D) Andy Beshear	Nov 3, 2026
+	KY Attorney General	(R) Russell Coleman	Nov 3, 2026
	KY Secretary of State	(R) Michael Adams	Nov 3, 2026
+	KY State Senator District 10	() Matthew Deneen AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kentucky House of Representatives District 10	(R) Josh Calloway AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kentucky House of Representatives District 18	(R) Samara Heavrin AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kentucky House of Representatives District 21	(R) Amy Neighbors AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	Kentucky House of Representatives District 25	(R) Steve Bratcher AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kentucky House of Representatives District 26	(R) Peyton Griffee AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kentucky House of Representatives District 27	(R) Nancy Tate AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (6: 6 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 2	(R) Brett Guthrie AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky	(N) William Bertelsman	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky	(N) David Bunning	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky	(N) Karen Caldwell	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky	(N) Benjamin Beaton	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky	(N) Claria Boom	Nov 3, 2026

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