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.

Hancock County

101 seats · 101 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (41: 41 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Mayor	() Mike Favre AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jordan Bradford AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Linda Davis AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Josh Desalvo AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Phalba Holmes AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Kyle Lewis AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Nancy Moynan AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Larry Smith AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Clerk	() Michael Reso AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Bay St. Louis	() Mike Favre	Nov 2, 2027
+	Bay St. Louis	() Josh DeSalvo	Nov 2, 2027
+	Bay St. Louis	() Gene Hoffman	Nov 2, 2027
+	Bay St. Louis	() Gary Knoblock	Nov 2, 2027
+	Bay St. Louis	() Kyle Lewis	Nov 2, 2027
+	Bay St. Louis	() Jeffrey Reed	Nov 2, 2027
+	Bay St. Louis	() Phillip Seal	Nov 2, 2027
+	Bay St. Louis	() Buddy Zimmerman	Nov 2, 2027
+	Diamondhead	() Anna Liese AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Austin Clark AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Shane Finley AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jessie Harwood AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Gerard Maher AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Ricky Sheppard AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Clerk	() Jeannie Klein AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Diamondhead	() Ray Brown	Nov 2, 2027
+	Diamondhead	() Mark Buntyn	Nov 2, 2027
+	Diamondhead	() Robert Cherry	Nov 2, 2027
+	Diamondhead	() Michael Harris	Nov 2, 2027
+	Diamondhead	() William Johnston	Nov 2, 2027
+	Diamondhead	() Darren Powell	Nov 2, 2027
+	Diamondhead	() Steve Singleton	Nov 2, 2027
+	Diamondhead	() Phil Sutphin	Nov 2, 2027
+	Diamondhead	() Michele Terrebone	Nov 2, 2027
+	Diamondhead	() Warren Thornton	Nov 2, 2027
+	Waveland	() Jay Trapani AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Clerk	() Lisa Planchard AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Rhonda Aime-Gamble	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Jeremy Clark	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Rhonda Gamble	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Shane LaFontaine	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Bobby Richardson	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (10: 10 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	() Mike Bell	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Casey Favre	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Joanna Osbourn	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Jesse Shiyou	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Janell Toney	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Daniel Henley	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Danita Holladay	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Kodie Koenenn	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Ray Ladner	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Jennifer Seal	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (24: 24 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Chancery Clerk	() Tiffany Cowman	Nov 3, 2026
+	Chancery Clerk	() Tim Kellar	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Prosecuting Attorney	() Olen Anderson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Election Commissioner	() Donna Henry	Nov 3, 2026
+	Election Commissioner	() Stephanie Ladner	Nov 3, 2026
+	Election Commissioner	() Joseph Pettigrew	Nov 3, 2026
+	Election Commissioner	() Tad Shaw	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hancock County	() Ricky Adam	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hancock County	() Scotty Adam	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hancock County	() Chuck Clark	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hancock County	() Jeff Hair	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hancock County	() Darrin Ladner	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hancock County	() Jimmie Ladner	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hancock County	() Jimmie Ladner	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hancock County	() Kendra Ladner Necaise	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hancock County	() Reba McCaleb	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hancock County	() Greg Shaw	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hancock County Supervisor District 1	() Reba Mccaleb	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hancock County Supervisor District 2	() Greg Shaw	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hancock County Supervisor District 3	() Chuck Clark	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hancock County Supervisor District 4	() Scotty Adam	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hancock County Supervisor District 5	() Darrin Ladner	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice Court Clerk	() Catherine Garcia	Nov 3, 2026
+	Superintendent of Education	() Rhett Ladner	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (9: 9 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Hancock Circuit Court Judge	() Lawrence Bourgeois Jr.	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hancock Circuit Court Judge	() Lisa Dodson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hancock Circuit Court Judge	() Randi Mueller	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hancock Circuit Court Judge	() Christopher Schmidt	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Court Judge	() Trent Favre	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hancock Chancery Court Judge	() Margaret Alfonso	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hancock Chancery Court Judge	() Carter Bise	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hancock Chancery Court Judge	() Jim Persons	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hancock Chancery Court Judge	() Jennifer Schloegel	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (9: 9 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 46	(R) Philman Ladner AMA	Nov 2, 2027
	Mississippi House of Representatives District 122	(R) Brent Anderson AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mississippi House of Representatives District 93	(R) Timmy Ladner 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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