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.

Buchanan County

73 seats · 73 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (10: 10 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Easton Mayor	() Michael Kerns	Apr 6, 2027
+	At-Large — Mayor	() Randy Schultz	Apr 6, 2027
+	St. Joseph Mayor	() John Josendale	Apr 6, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Madison Davis	Apr 6, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jason Eslinger	Apr 6, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Michael Grimm	Apr 6, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Marty Novak	Apr 6, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Kenton Randolph	Apr 6, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jeff Schomburg	Apr 6, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Andrew Trout	Apr 6, 2027
▶ School (28: 28 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	(N) Stephen Black	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Mike Bowen	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Trevor Cassity	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Roger Chatman	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Hunter Crockett	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Gerald Ferguson	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Camron Hull	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jesse Fisher	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Beth Gregory	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Ryan Harper	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jeremy Henry	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kyle McCoy	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Michael Oswald	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Andrea Wilson	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Julie Barnett	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Randy Coman	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Chad Eddins	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Shawn Pettegrew	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Sarah Rudkin	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kim Smith	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Chris Walters	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Ronda Chesney	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jennifer Kerns	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Whitney Lanning	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kim Miller	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Mike Moore	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Tom Richmond	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) LaTonya Williams	Apr 6, 2027
▶ County (17: 17 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Buchanan County	() Mary (Baack) Garvey AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Buchanan County -- County Clerk	() Mary Baack Garvey AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Buchanan County Treasurer	(R) David Gall AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Buchanan County County Auditor	(R) Tara Horn AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Buchanan County Assessor	(R) Dean Wilson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Assessor	() Dean Wilson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Assessor	(R) Dean Wilson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Buchanan County Circuit Clerk	(R) Ashley Thrasher	Nov 3, 2026
+	Buchanan County Collector of Revenue	(D) Peggy Campbell	Nov 3, 2026
+	Buchanan County Commissioner, Eastern District	(R) Scott Burnham AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Buchanan County Commissioner, Western District	(D) Ron Hook AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Buchanan County Presiding Commissioner	(R) Scott Nelson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Buchanan County Public Administrator	(R) Brad Haggard AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Buchanan County Recorder of Deeds	(R) Becky Dunlap AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Collector	() Peggy Campbell AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff	(R) Bill Puett	Nov 3, 2026
+	Treasurer	(R) David Gall	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (7: 7 filled, 0 vacant)
+	MO Governor	() Mike Kehoe	Nov 3, 2026
+	MO Attorney General	(R) Catherine Hanaway	Nov 3, 2026
+	MO Secretary of State	() Denny Hoskins	Nov 3, 2026
+	Missouri Senate District 34	(R) Tony Luetkemeyer AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	MO State Representative District 9	(R) Dean Vanschoiack AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Missouri House of Representatives District 10	(R) Bill Falkner AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Missouri House of Representatives District 11	(R) Brenda Shields AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (11: 11 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 6	(R) Sam Graves AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri	(N) Henry Autrey	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri	(N) Zachary Bluestone	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri	(N) Stephen Clark Sr.	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri	(N) Edward Filippine	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri	(N) Audrey Fleissig	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri	(N) Megan Benton	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri	(N) Stephen Bough	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri	(N) Joshua Divine	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri	(N) Gary Fenner	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri	(N) Fernando Gaitan Jr.	Nov 3, 2026

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