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.

Lauderdale County

81 seats · 81 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (15: 15 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Marion	() Larry Gill	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Clerk	() Wanda Bouldin AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Barbara Anthony	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Lou Baylor	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Stacy Blalock	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Norman Coleman	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Shaunta Hedgemon AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Tammy Young	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Percy Bland AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Elliot Brewer AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Dwayne Davis AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Dustin Hill AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Tracy Tims AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Romande Walker AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Clerk	() Cory James Reece	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (10: 10 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	() Dusty Culpepper	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Kelvin Jackson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Brad Pigott	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Josh Thompson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Michael Wilson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Monica Cryer	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Gwendolyn Hardaway	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Kimberly Houston	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Ron Turner Sr.	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Debbie Young	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (31: 31 filled, 0 vacant)
+	County Prosecuting Attorney	() Tommy Horne	Nov 3, 2026
+	Election Commissioner	() Gloria Dancy	Nov 3, 2026
+	Election Commissioner	() Brenda Harris	Nov 3, 2026
+	Election Commissioner	() Chuck Overby	Nov 3, 2026
+	Election Commissioner	() Cory Reece	Nov 3, 2026
+	Election Commissioner	() Awana Simmons	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice Court Clerk	() Nikita Wilkins	Nov 3, 2026
+	Lauderdale County	() Ward Calhoun	Nov 3, 2026
+	Lauderdale County	() Tommie Coker	Nov 3, 2026
+	Lauderdale County	() Ondray Harris	Nov 3, 2026
+	Lauderdale County	() Craig Houston	Nov 3, 2026
+	Lauderdale County	() Donna Jefcoat	Nov 3, 2026
+	Lauderdale County	() Donna Jill Johnson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Lauderdale County	() Stella McMahan	Nov 3, 2026
+	Lauderdale County	() Carolyn Mooney	Nov 3, 2026
+	Lauderdale County	() Mike Myers	Nov 3, 2026
+	Lauderdale County	() Joe Norwood	Nov 3, 2026
+	Lauderdale County	() James Rainey	Nov 3, 2026
+	Lauderdale County	() Kyle Rutledge	Nov 3, 2026
+	Lauderdale County	() Doris Spidle	Nov 3, 2026
+	Lauderdale County	() Josh Todd	Nov 3, 2026
+	Lauderdale County Constable Post 1	() Tommie Coker	Nov 3, 2026
+	Lauderdale County Constable Post 2	() Ondray Harris Jr.	Nov 3, 2026
+	Lauderdale County Constable Post 3	() Mike Myers	Nov 3, 2026
+	Lauderdale County Constable Post 4	() Lee Roberts Jr.	Nov 3, 2026
+	Lauderdale County Supervisor District 1	() Justin Anders	Nov 3, 2026
+	Lauderdale County Supervisor District 2	() Craig Houston	Nov 3, 2026
+	Lauderdale County Supervisor District 3	() Josh Todd	Nov 3, 2026
+	Lauderdale County Supervisor District 4	() Joe Norwood	Nov 3, 2026
+	Lauderdale County Supervisor District 5	() Kyle Rutledge	Nov 3, 2026
+	Superintendent of Education	() John Cain	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (5: 5 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Justice Court Judge	() Paul Earley	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice Court Judge	() Ondray Harris	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice Court Judge	() Nicki Lisi	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice Court Judge	() Buck Roberts	Nov 3, 2026
+	Lauderdale Justice Court Judge	() Ondray Harris Sr.	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 32	(D) Rod Hickman AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mississippi Senate District 33	(R) Jeff Tate AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mississippi House of Representatives District 45	(D) Keith Jackson AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mississippi House of Representatives District 81	(R) Steve Horne AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mississippi House of Representatives District 82	(R) Billy Adam Calvert AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mississippi House of Representatives District 82	(D) Gregory Elliott 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 3	(R) Michael Guest 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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