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.

Grundy County

69 seats · 69 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (2: 2 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Tindall Mayor	() Gregory Irwin	Apr 6, 2027
+	Trenton Mayor	() Jackie Soptic	Apr 6, 2027
▶ School (28: 28 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	(N) Brenda Allnutt	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Caleb Cagle	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Zachariah Kasinger	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Mary Lentz	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Brooke May	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Opie Peterson	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Caleb Shiflett	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Casey Baugh	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Morgan Duff	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Matt Foster	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Sarah Lowry	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Angie Lowry	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jason Meeker	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Christy Urich	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Melody Chapman	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Paula Fagan	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kadi Gamble	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Ruth Shipps	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Alan Tharp	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kelsey Vandever	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Glenn Wilson	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Andy Burress	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Robin Chambers	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Brandon Gibler	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Melissa King	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Ronda Lickteig	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Bill Miller	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Miles Moore	Apr 6, 2027
▶ County (17: 17 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Grundy County	() Courtney Campbell AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Grundy County County Clerk	(R) Courtney Campbell	Nov 3, 2026
+	Grundy County Treasurer	(R) Michele Geib	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Assessor	() Nathanial Curtis AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Grundy County Assessor	(R) Nathanial Curtis AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Coroner	(R) Dewayne Slater AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Assessor	(R) Nathanial Curtis	Nov 3, 2026
+	Collector of Revenue	(R) Michele Geib	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Collector	() Barbara Harris AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Grundy County Collector/Treasurer	(R) Michele Geib	Nov 3, 2026
+	Grundy County Commissioner, First District	(R) Kevin Ireland AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Grundy County Commissioner, Second District	(R) Bryan Johnson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Grundy County Coroner	(R) Dewayne Slater AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Grundy County Presiding Commissioner	(R) Phillip Ray AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Grundy County Public Administrator	(R) Adria Moore AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Grundy County Recorder of Deeds	(R) Becky Stanturf AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Grundy County Sheriff	(R) Rodney Herring AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (6: 6 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Associate Circuit Judge	() Jay Hemenway	Nov 3, 2026
+	Associate Circuit Judge	() Anthony Horvath	Nov 3, 2026
+	Associate Circuit Judge	() Carrie Lamm-Clark	Nov 3, 2026
+	Associate Circuit Judge	() Alex Zandt	Nov 3, 2026
+	Circuit Judge	() Matthew Krohn	Nov 3, 2026
+	Judge Dist CIRCUIT 3	(R) Matt Krohn	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (5: 5 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 12	(R) Rusty Black AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	MO State Representative District 7	(R) Peggy Mcgaugh 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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