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.

Forrest County

105 seats · 105 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (20: 20 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Mayor	() Toby Barker AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Eric Boney AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Nicholas Brown AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jeffrey George AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Leann Vance AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Dave Ware AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Clerk	() Kermas Eaton AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Anthony Ducker	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Clerk	() Melissa Martin AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Drew Brickson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() J. Bullock	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Craig Bullock AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Diane Lillian Carter	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Mike Lott	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Blake Nobles	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Gerald Steele	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Craig Strickland	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Steve Stringer	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Kim Stringer AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Lucretia Sug Jenkins	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (20: 20 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	() Brian Freeman	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Irene Hollingsworth	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Ronnie Perkins	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Brandon Smith	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Jamie Walker	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Karyn Watkins	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Angela Brown	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Jason Helton	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Tessie Reed	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Karen Vines	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Eddie Holloway	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Delores McNair	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Yolanda Morris	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Gregory Rogers	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Eric Steele	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Lacey Bolling	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Jana Causey	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Jerry Defatta	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Chris Rhodes	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Brian Robertson	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (34: 34 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Chancery Clerk	() Bonnie Mcnair	Nov 3, 2026
+	Chancery Clerk	() Lance Reid	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Prosecuting Attorney	() Mary Glass	Nov 3, 2026
+	Election Commissioner	() Lucretia Jenkins	Nov 3, 2026
+	Election Commissioner	() Katie McGee	Nov 3, 2026
+	Election Commissioner	() Gentry Mordica	Nov 3, 2026
+	Election Commissioner	() Nancy Noble	Nov 3, 2026
+	Election Commissioner	() Sue Polk	Nov 3, 2026
+	Forrest County	() Mary Ann Palmer	Nov 3, 2026
+	Forrest County	() Butch Benedict	Nov 3, 2026
+	Forrest County	() Chris Bowen	Nov 3, 2026
+	Forrest County	() Jennifer Brown-Travis	Nov 3, 2026
+	Forrest County	() Tommy Cook	Nov 3, 2026
+	Forrest County	() Mike Harris	Nov 3, 2026
+	Forrest County	() David Hogan	Nov 3, 2026
+	Forrest County	() Barbara Hudson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Forrest County	() Mary Palmer	Nov 3, 2026
+	Forrest County	() Burkett Ross	Nov 3, 2026
+	Forrest County	() Charlie Sims	Nov 3, 2026
+	Forrest County	() Sharon Thompson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Forrest County	() John Tryner	Nov 3, 2026
+	Forrest County	() Gwen Wilks	Nov 3, 2026
+	Forrest County	() Rod Woullard	Nov 3, 2026
+	Forrest County Constable Post 1	() Mike Harris	Nov 3, 2026
+	Forrest County Constable Post 2	() John Tryner	Nov 3, 2026
+	Forrest County Constable Post 3	() Jennifer Brown-Travis	Nov 3, 2026
+	Forrest County Constable Post 4	() Tommy Cook	Nov 3, 2026
+	Forrest County Supervisor District 1	() David Hogan	Nov 3, 2026
+	Forrest County Supervisor District 2	() Sharon Thompson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Forrest County Supervisor District 3	() Burkett Ross	Nov 3, 2026
+	Forrest County Supervisor District 4	() Rod Woullard	Nov 3, 2026
+	Forrest County Supervisor District 5	() Chris Bowen	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice Court Clerk	() Faye Moffett	Nov 3, 2026
+	Superintendent of Education	() Mitchell Freeman	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (11: 11 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Forrest Circuit Court Judge	() Robert Helfrich	Nov 3, 2026
+	Forrest Circuit Court Judge	() Jon Weathers	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Court Judge	() Carol Jones Russell	Nov 3, 2026
+	Forrest Chancery Court Judge	() Chase Morgan	Nov 3, 2026
+	Forrest Chancery Court Judge	() Rhea Sheldon	Nov 3, 2026
+	Forrest Chancery Court Judge	() Sheila Smallwood	Nov 3, 2026
+	Forrest Chancery Court Judge	() Chad Smith	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice Court Judge	() Wes Curry	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice Court Judge	() Robert Davis	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice Court Judge	() Gay Polk-Payton	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice Court Judge	() Zachary Vaughn	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (12: 12 filled, 0 vacant)
+	MS Governor	(R) Tate Reeves	Nov 2, 2027
+	MS Attorney General	(R) Lynn Fitch	Nov 2, 2027
+	MS Secretary of State	(R) Michael Watson	Nov 2, 2027
	Mississippi Senate District 34	(D) Juan Barnett AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mississippi Senate District 41	(R) Joey Fillingane AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mississippi Senate District 42	(R) Don Hartness AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mississippi House of Representatives District 102	(R) Bubba Tubb AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mississippi House of Representatives District 103	(R) Larry Byrd AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mississippi House of Representatives District 103	(D) Percy Watson AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Public Service Commissioner	(R) Chris Brown	Nov 2, 2027
+	Public Service Commissioner	(R) Wayne Carr	Nov 2, 2027
+	Public Service Commissioner	(D) De'Keither Stamps	Nov 2, 2027
▶ Federal (8: 8 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Senator — Class 1	(R) Roger Wicker AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	U.S. Senator — Class 2	(R) Cindy Hyde-Smith AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	U.S. Representative — District 4	(R) Mike Ezell AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi	(N) Sharion Aycock	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi	(N) Debra Brown	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi	(N) Robert Chamberlin	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi	(N) Glen Davidson	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi	(N) David Bramlette	Nov 3, 2026

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