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.

Letcher County

62 seats · 62 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (35: 35 filled, 0 vacant)
+	City Council Member	() Richard Damron	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Wendy Little	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Frank Short	Nov 2, 2027
+	Benham Mayor	() Howard White	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Catherine Back	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Joe Back	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Danny Hall	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Mark Hogg	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Betty Watts	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fleming Neon City Council	() Linda Collins	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fleming Neon City Council	() Patrick Fleming	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fleming Neon City Council	() Brett Holland	Nov 2, 2027
+	Fleming-Neon Mayor	() Ricky Burke	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Clint Cook AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jerry Martin AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Frank Short Jr AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Jenkins Mayor	() Todd Depriest	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Quinn Bowling AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Shuan Collier AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Rick Damron AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Jenkins City Council	() Chuck Anderson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Jenkins City Council	() Garnett Bentley	Nov 2, 2027
+	Jenkins City Council	() Shaun Collier	Nov 2, 2027
+	Jenkins City Council	() Joshua Gibbs	Nov 2, 2027
+	Jenkins City Council	() Ernestine Hill	Nov 2, 2027
+	Lynch Mayor	() John Adams	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Tiffany M Craft AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Whitesburg Mayor	() Tiffany Craft	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Wendy Williams Little AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Sheila Shortt AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Whitesburg City Council	() Tessa Caudill	Nov 2, 2027
+	Whitesburg City Council	() Calviston Cook	Nov 2, 2027
+	Whitesburg City Council	() Larry Everidge	Nov 2, 2027
+	Whitesburg City Council	() Margaret Hammonds	Nov 2, 2027
+	Whitesburg City Council	() Sheila Short	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (5: 5 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member Dist 2ND EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT	() Robert R Kiser	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member Dist 3RD EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT	() Will Smith	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member Dist 4TH EDUCATIONAL DISTRICT	() Maria Miranda Holbrook	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Paulett Sexton	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member Dist JENKINS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT	() Chris Bentley	Nov 3, 2026
▶ County (11: 11 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Circuit Court Clerk	(R) Mike Watts	Nov 3, 2026
+	Coroner	() Perry Fowler	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Judge/Executive	() Terry Adams AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Letcher County	() D Frazier AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Magistrate	() Kenneth Anderson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Magistrate	() Jack Banks AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Magistrate	() Debra Collier AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Magistrate	() Deb Collier	Nov 3, 2026
+	Magistrate	() Bennie McCall AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Magistrate	() William Smith AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Property Valuation Administrator	() Ricky Rose AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (5: 5 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
+	Kentucky Senate District 29	(R) Scott Madon AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Kentucky House of Representatives District 94	(R) Mitch Whitaker AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (6: 6 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 5	(R) Harold Rogers 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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Letcher County, Kentucky

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