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.

Howard County

76 seats · 76 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (7: 7 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Mayor	() Keith Sydnor	Nov 3, 2026
+	Mayor	() Anna Carter	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Anna Carter	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Mark Dyer	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Elizabeth Guroff	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Leo Keenan III	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Alexandra Ries	Nov 3, 2026
▶ School (10: 10 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	() Linfeng Chen	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Jennifer Mallo	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Jacquelin McCoy	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Elizabeth Walsh	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() David Yungmann	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member Dist 001	(N) Andrea Chamblee	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member Dist 001	(N) Jen Mallo	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member Dist 001	(N) Jolene Mosley	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member Dist 001	(N) Meg Ricks	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member Dist 001	(N) Antonia Watts	Nov 3, 2026
▶ County (15: 15 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Clerk of the Circuit Court	() Wayne Robey	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Executive	(D) Calvin Ball III	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 1	() Elizabeth Walsh	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 2	() Opel Jones	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 3	() Christiana Rigby	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 4	() Deb Jung	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 5	() David Yungmann	Nov 3, 2026
+	Howard County Commissioner Dist 1	(D) Elizabeth Walsh	Nov 3, 2026
+	Howard County Commissioner Dist 2	(D) Opel Jones	Nov 3, 2026
+	Howard County Commissioner Dist 3	(D) Christiana Rigby	Nov 3, 2026
+	Howard County Commissioner Dist 4	(D) Deb Jung	Nov 3, 2026
+	Howard County Commissioner Dist 5	(R) David Yungmann	Nov 3, 2026
+	Prosecutor	() Rich Gibson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Register of Wills	(D) Byron Macfarlane AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff	(D) Marcus Harris AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (24: 24 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Appellate Court Judge	() Anne Albright	Nov 3, 2026
+	Appellate Court Judge	() Kevin Arthur	Nov 3, 2026
+	Appellate Court Judge	() Stuart Berger	Nov 3, 2026
+	Appellate Court Judge	() Daniel Friedman	Nov 3, 2026
+	Appellate Court Judge	() Kathryn Graeff	Nov 3, 2026
+	Appellate Court Judge	() Stephen Kehoe	Nov 3, 2026
+	Appellate Court Judge	() Andrea Leahy	Nov 3, 2026
+	Appellate Court Judge	() Douglas Nazarian	Nov 3, 2026
+	Appellate Court Judge	() Michael Reed	Nov 3, 2026
+	Appellate Court Judge	() Laura Ripken	Nov 3, 2026
+	Appellate Court Judge	() Melanie Shaw	Nov 3, 2026
+	Appellate Court Judge	() Rosalyn Tang	Nov 3, 2026
+	Appellate Court Judge	() E. Wells	Nov 3, 2026
+	Appellate Court Judge	() Terrence Zic	Nov 3, 2026
+	MD Supreme Court Justice	() Jonathan Biran	Nov 3, 2026
+	MD Supreme Court Justice	() Brynja Booth	Nov 3, 2026
+	MD Supreme Court Justice	() Angela Eaves	Nov 3, 2026
+	MD Supreme Court Justice	() Matthew Fader	Nov 3, 2026
+	MD Supreme Court Justice	() Steven Gould	Nov 3, 2026
+	MD Supreme Court Justice	() Peter Killough	Nov 3, 2026
+	MD Supreme Court Justice	() Shirley Watts	Nov 3, 2026
+	Orphans' Court Judge	() Byron Macfarlane	Nov 3, 2026
+	State's Attorney	(D) Calvin Ball III	Nov 3, 2026
+	State's Attorney	(D) Rich Gibson FORMER AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (12: 12 filled, 0 vacant)
+	MD Governor	(D) Wes Moore 2	Nov 3, 2026
+	MD Attorney General	(D) Anthony Brown	Nov 3, 2026
+	Maryland Senate District 12	(D) Clarence Lam AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Maryland Senate District 13	(D) Guy Guzzone AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Maryland Senate District 9	(D) Katie Hester AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Maryland House of Delegates District 12A	(D) Jessica Feldmark AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Maryland House of Delegates District 12A	(D) Terri Hill AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Maryland House of Delegates District 12B	(D) Gary Simmons AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Maryland House of Delegates District 13	(D) Pam Guzzone AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Maryland House of Delegates District 9A	(D) Chao Wu AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Maryland House of Delegates District 9A	(D) Natalie Ziegler AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Maryland House of Delegates District 9B	(D) Courtney Watson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (8: 8 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 3	(D) Sarah Elfreth AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland	(N) Adam Abelson	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland	(N) Richard Bennett	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland	(N) Deborah Boardman	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland	(N) James Bredar	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland	(N) Deborah Chasanow	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland	(N) Theodore Chuang	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland	(N) Stephanie Gallagher	Nov 3, 2026

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