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.

Ray County

139 seats · 139 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (66: 66 filled, 0 vacant)
+	City of Camden	() Vicky Jordan	Apr 6, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Walter Holmes	Apr 6, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Deborah McGrane	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Crystal Lakes	() Jeremy Dorrel	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Crystal Lakes	() Paul Butler	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Crystal Lakes	() Andrew Holdgraf	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Crystal Lakes	() Keith Hudson	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Crystal Lakes	() Michelle Jisa	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Elmira	() David Armes	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Elmira	() Shawn Armes	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Elmira	() David Miller	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Elmira	() Braya Qualman	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Excelsior Estates	() Gary Lutes	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Excelsior Estates	() Kerri Allen	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Excelsior Estates	() Jacob Boeschen	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Excelsior Estates	() Mary Long	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Excelsior Estates	() Joyce Snider	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Excelsior Springs	() Mark Spohn AMA	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Excelsior Springs	() Reggie John AMA	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Excelsior Springs	() John McGovern AMA	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Excelsior Springs	() Gary Renne AMA	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Excelsior Springs	() Stephen Spear AMA	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Fleming	() Daniel Callaway	Apr 6, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Mitchell Bosley	Apr 6, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Loren Brookshier	Apr 6, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Mike Johnson	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Hardin	() Jon Cavallo	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Hardin	() Crystal Doss AMA	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Hardin	() Sharle Doss	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Hardin	() Jennifer Gant AMA	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Hardin	() Jami Penny AMA	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Henrietta	() Charles Day	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Henrietta	() Jared Ahart	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Henrietta	() Kyle Day	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Henrietta	() David McGraw	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Henrietta	() Rob Moppin	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Holt	() Jeff Alley	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Holt	() Leon Clifford	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Holt	() William Heishman	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Holt	() Kimberly Nicas	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Holt	() Sarah Shockley	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Homestead Village	() Frank James	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Homestead Village	() Chuck Hamill	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Homestead Village	() Anassia Hauck	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Homestead Village	() George Pasalich	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Homestead Village	() Glen Stice	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Orrick	() Tommy Schreier	Apr 6, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Cindy Epperson	Apr 6, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Kimberly McGinnis	Apr 6, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Amy McNary	Apr 6, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Shannon Thomas	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Richmond	() Mike Wright AMA	Apr 6, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Rob Brash AMA	Apr 6, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Terry Dickey	Apr 6, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Deanna Guy AMA	Apr 6, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Barb Hardwick AMA	Apr 6, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Rob Kinnard AMA	Apr 6, 2027
+	City Council Member	() June Paige AMA	Apr 6, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Ron Peterson AMA	Apr 6, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Rodney Williams AMA	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Wood Heights	() Michelle Lambert AMA	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Wood Heights	() Bernard Allen	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Wood Heights	() Trent Grimes	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Wood Heights	() Kathy Hart	Apr 6, 2027
+	City of Wood Heights	() Randy Jones	Apr 6, 2027
+	Levasy Mayor	() Phyllis Dieckmann	Apr 6, 2027
▶ School (35: 35 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	(N) Taylor Akey	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) David Allgaier	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Amber Brice	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Rob Kellam	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Ashley Sullard	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) John Weir	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Brian Yarbrough	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Charlie Besher	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Sheila Bess	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Wyatt Bollinger	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jerry Boyd	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kathi Miinch	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Dennis Mouser	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Lindsey Petton	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jenny Duncan	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Mandy Floyd	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jeremy Greer	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) James Hulsey	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jennifer Jennings	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Amy McNary	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Tim O'Dell	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Brian Appleberry	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Chad Burnine	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Jon Dana	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Karmen Dooley	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Brad Edwards	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Molly Lieberknecht	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Wes Maxwell	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Lorin Fahrmeier	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Clint Osborn	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Justin Reade	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Melissa Register	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Diane Rukavina	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) David Twente	Apr 6, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Mike Zykan	Apr 6, 2027
▶ County (21: 21 filled, 0 vacant)
+	County Clerk	() Heather Maulsby AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ray County -- County Clerk	() Heather Maulsby	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ray County Treasurer	(R) Melissa Holloway	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Assessor	() Linda Coleman AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ray County Assessor	(D) Linda Coleman	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Coroner	(R) Bartley Willim	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Surveyor	(R) Tom Sisco	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ray County County Surveyor	(R) Tom Sisco	Nov 3, 2026
+	Assessor	(D) Linda Coleman	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Collector	() Julie Chowning AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Public Administrator	(R) Shannon Morris	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ray County Circuit Clerk	(R) Michelle Woods	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ray County Collector of Revenue	(D) Julie Chowning	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ray County Commissioner, Eastern District	(R) Max Hockemeier	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ray County Commissioner, Western District	(R) Bobby Davis	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ray County Coroner	(R) Bartley Willim	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ray County Presiding Commissioner	(R) Sheila Tracy	Nov 3, 2026
+	Ray County Recorder of Deeds	(R) Rhonda Kinnison	Nov 3, 2026
+	Recorder of Deeds	(R) Rhonda Kinnison	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff	() Gary Blackwell	Nov 3, 2026
+	Treasurer	(R) Melissa Holloway	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 39	(R) Mark Meirath AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Missouri House of Representatives District 8	(R) Josh Hurlbert 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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