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.

Franklin County

80 seats · 80 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (27: 27 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Mayor	() Elvia Brown AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Clerk	() Ellisha Ford AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Maggie Bethley AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Jillian Dunmore	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() James Griffith	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Norma Kelly	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() John Knight	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Anna Mccormick AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Margie Mcnair	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Edward Middleton AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Marla Murray AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Jeffrey Quick	Nov 2, 2027
+	Meadville	() Lane Reed	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Clerk	() Leslie Thompson AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Meadville	() Henry (Eddie) Stebbins	Nov 2, 2027
+	Meadville	() Norris (Jack) Jordan	Nov 2, 2027
+	Meadville	() Tyler Blalock AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Meadville	() Charles Calcote	Nov 2, 2027
+	Meadville	() Faye Davis Enzman	Nov 2, 2027
+	Meadville	() Bart Jones	Nov 2, 2027
+	Meadville	() David Scarbrough	Nov 2, 2027
+	Meadville	() Kay Scott	Nov 2, 2027
+	Meadville	() Josh Scott	Nov 2, 2027
+	Meadville	() Stephanie Sullivan AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Sharon Davis AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Clerk	() Stephanie Denham AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Cynthia Doss AMA	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (5: 5 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	() Theresa Bee	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Joyce Calcote	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Michael Coleman	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Gloria Hayes	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Vanessa Walker	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (27: 27 filled, 0 vacant)
+	County Prosecuting Attorney	() Mary Williamson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Election Commissioner	() Gloria Bonds	Nov 3, 2026
+	Election Commissioner	() Faye Enzman	Nov 3, 2026
+	Election Commissioner	() Marilyn Ezell	Nov 3, 2026
+	Election Commissioner	() Margie McNair	Nov 3, 2026
+	Election Commissioner	() Hilda Peeler	Nov 3, 2026
+	Franklin County	() Charles Brown	Nov 3, 2026
+	Franklin County	() Julie Buckels	Nov 3, 2026
+	Franklin County	() Julie Buckels	Nov 3, 2026
+	Franklin County	() Eric Gant	Nov 3, 2026
+	Franklin County	() Jill Gilbert	Nov 3, 2026
+	Franklin County	() Billy Gill	Nov 3, 2026
+	Franklin County	() Ronald Hunt	Nov 3, 2026
+	Franklin County	() Pat Larkin	Nov 3, 2026
+	Franklin County	() Brenda Sims	Nov 3, 2026
+	Franklin County	() Tom Tindle	Nov 3, 2026
+	Franklin County	() Warren Walker	Nov 3, 2026
+	Franklin County	() Dewayne Whetstone	Nov 3, 2026
+	Franklin County Constable Post 1	() Charles Brown	Nov 3, 2026
+	Franklin County Constable Post 2	() Dewayne Whetstone	Nov 3, 2026
+	Franklin County Supervisor District 1	() Ronald Hunt	Nov 3, 2026
+	Franklin County Supervisor District 2	() Henry Stebbins	Nov 3, 2026
+	Franklin County Supervisor District 3	() Eric Gant	Nov 3, 2026
+	Franklin County Supervisor District 4	() Pat Larkin	Nov 3, 2026
+	Franklin County Supervisor District 5	() Norris Jordan	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice Court Clerk	() Gladys Wilcher	Nov 3, 2026
+	Superintendent of Education	() Chris Kent	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (2: 2 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Franklin Justice Court Judge	() Rickey OâQuinn	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice Court Judge	() Larry Wallace	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (11: 11 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 37	(D) Albert Butler AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mississippi House of Representatives District 53	(R) Vince Mangold AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mississippi House of Representatives District 85	(D) Jeffery Harness AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mississippi House of Representatives District 94	(D) Robert Johnson AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mississippi House of Representatives District 97	(R) Sam Mims 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 2	(D) Bennie Thompson 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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Franklin County, Mississippi

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