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.

Brunswick County

149 seats · 149 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (103: 103 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Mayor	() Peter Quinn	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Slaughter Fitz-Hugh	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jesse Hermann	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jerry Maggio	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Scott Thomas	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Jeff Winecoff	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Todd Ausborn	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Teagan Hall	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Justin Lovin	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Kim Sherwood	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Nancy Cook	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Nancy Cook	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Jonathan Hayes	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Hannah Hrvol	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Kaitlyn Jackson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Dewey Smith	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Melissa Walters	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Donna Long	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Shaun Bellamy	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Michael Herring	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Forrest King	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Frank Strungis	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Bill Wilharm	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Dan Conte	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Jeff Alt	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Beverly Mayhew	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Harry McClard	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Marlene Vandergrift	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Debbie Watts	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() George Kassler	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Melissa Alford	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Kathleen Berry	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Martyn Clarke	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Martha Dollinger	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Kenneth Hudson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Travis Andrews	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Pamela Graham	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Lillian Graham	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Rhonda Hall	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Fannie Long	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Veronica Moore	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	(?) J. Holden	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Page Dyer	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Tom Myers	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Rick Paarfus	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Sylvia Pate	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Keith Smith	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Tracey Thomas	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Sheila Grady	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Sylvester Ballard	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Chip Carroll	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Alexis Clemmons	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Veronica Edge	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Michael Troy	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Christopher Brown	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Tommy Brown	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Chasey Bynum	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Terri Cartner	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Bob Ciullo	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Bill Craft	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Debbie Smith	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() David Green	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Mark Holland	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Mark Robertson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Wayne Rowell	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Mike Wade	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Garry Keaton	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Joe Brown	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Perry Dixon	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Azalie Graham	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Leonard Hall	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Randolph Keaton	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Art Dornfeld	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() James Bellamy	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Karmen Custer	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Larry Harrelson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Eugene Vasile	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Bobby Williamson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Joe Hatem	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Robert Carroll	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Lowe Davis	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Paul Gross	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Rebecca Kelley	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Karen Mosteller	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Marc Spencer	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Dennis Barclay	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jim Board	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Lynn Dutney	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Bill Miller	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jean Toner	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Shannon Phillips	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Sean Arnold	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Christie Batchelor	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Katie Bordeaux	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() William Brougham	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Pete Larkin	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Mike Pozdol	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	(?) Gary Galloway, Jr.	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Kristie Coble	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Lori Galloway	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Sylvia Galloway	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Jeremy Ridenhour	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Randy Stevenson	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (9: 9 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Brunswick County Board Of Education District 01	(R) Steven Barger	Nov 2, 2027
+	Brunswick County Board Of Education District 01	(R) Catherine Cooke	Nov 2, 2027
+	Brunswick County Board Of Education District 01	(R) Vickie Smith	Nov 2, 2027
+	Nc - Brunswick County	(N) Gerald Benton	Nov 2, 2027
+	Nc - Brunswick County	(R) Steve Gainey	Nov 2, 2027
+	Nc - Brunswick County	(R) Ed Lemon	Nov 2, 2027
+	Nc - Brunswick County	(N) Charles Miller	Nov 2, 2027
+	Nc - Brunswick County	(R) Robin Moffitt	Nov 2, 2027
+	Nc - Brunswick County	(R) David Robinson	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (16: 16 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Brunswick County Board Of Commissioners District 03	(R) Mike Forte	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brunswick County Board Of Commissioners District 03	(R) Pat Sykes	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brunswick County Board Of Commissioners District 03	(R) Frank Williams	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brunswick County Clerk of Superior Court	(R) Katie Madon	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brunswick County Commissioner Dist 1	(R) Randy Thompson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brunswick County Commissioner Dist 2	(R) J Cooke	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brunswick County Commissioner Dist 3	(R) Charles Miller	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brunswick County Commissioner Dist 3	(R) Patricia Sykes	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brunswick County Commissioner Dist 4	(R) Michael Forte	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 1	() Randy Thompson	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 2	() J Cooke	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 3	() Patricia Sykes	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 4	() Michael Forte	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 5	() Frank Williams	Nov 3, 2026
+	Register of Deeds	() Dana Varnam	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff, 000	(R) Brian Chism	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (9: 9 filled, 0 vacant)
+	NC Governor	(D) Josh Stein	Nov 3, 2026
+	NC Attorney General	(D) Jeff Jackson 39	Nov 3, 2026
+	NC Secretary of State	(D) Elaine Marshall	Nov 3, 2026
+	North Carolina Senate District 13	(D) Lisa Grafstein AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	North Carolina Senate District 8	(R) Bill Rabon AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	North Carolina Senate District 9	(R) Brent Jackson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	North Carolina House of Representatives District 16	(R) Carson Smith AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	North Carolina House of Representatives District 17	(R) Frank Iler AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	North Carolina House of Representatives District 18	(D) Deb Butler AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (11: 11 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 7	(R) David Rouzer AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina	(N) Terrence Boyle	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina	(N) William Britt	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina	(N) James Dever III	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina	(N) Louise Flanagan	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina	(N) Loretta Biggs	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina	(N) David Bragdon	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina	(N) Catherine Eagles	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina	(N) Lindsey Freeman	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina	(N) Kenneth Bell Sr.	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina	(N) Max Cogburn Jr.	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Special (1: 1 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Brunswick Soil And Water Conservation District Supervisor	() Anthony Wayne Street	Nov 2, 2027

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Brunswick County, North Carolina

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