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

61 seats · 61 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (2: 2 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Fayette Mayor	() Greg Stidham	Apr 6, 2027
+	New Franklin Mayor	() Daniel Yount	Apr 6, 2027
▶ School (21: 21 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	(N) Aaron Bentley	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Aaron Cunningham	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Wes Friebe	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Lisa Shrum	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Skip Vandelicht	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Sarah Wies	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Shauna Young	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Bob Draffen	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Chad Fuemmeler	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jeremiah Johnson	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) David McKenzie	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Amber Monnig	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kent Sanders	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) John Stricker	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kevin Beaman	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jeff Chitwood	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Judd Evans	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Sam Hackman	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Alan Marshall	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kara Schnell	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kirk Wilmsmeyer	Apr 6, 2027
▶ County (17: 17 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Howard County	() Shelly Howell AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Howard County County Clerk	(R) Shelly Howell AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Howard County Treasurer	(D) Susan Keyton AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Assessor	() John McCutcheon AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Howard County Assessor	(D) John McCutcheon AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Coroner	(I) Trisha Clark AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Assessor	(D) John McCutcheon	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Collector	() Jinger Felten AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Howard County Collector of Revenue	(R) Jinger Felten	Nov 3, 2026
+	Howard County Commissioner, Eastern District	(R) Jeff Stockhorst AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Howard County Commissioner, Western District	(R) Mathew Freese AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Howard County Coroner	(I) Trisha Clark AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Howard County Presiding Commissioner	(R) Jerimiah Johnmeyer AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Howard County Public Administrator	(D) Lisa Asbury AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Howard County Recorder of Deeds	(R) Teresa Syfred AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff	(R) Jeff Oswald	Nov 3, 2026
+	Treasurer	(D) Susan Keyton	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (4: 4 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Associate Circuit Judge	() Garreth Cooksey	Nov 3, 2026
+	Associate Circuit Judge	() Mason Gebhardt	Nov 3, 2026
+	Circuit Judge	() Scott Hayes	Nov 3, 2026
+	Judge Dist CIRCUIT 14	(D) Scott A Hayes	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (6: 6 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 21	(R) Kurtis Gregory AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Missouri House of Representatives District 47	(D) Adrian Plank AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Missouri House of Representatives District 48	(R) Tim Taylor AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (11: 11 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 4	(R) Mark Alford 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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