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.

Buncombe County

92 seats · 92 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (34: 34 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Town Of Biltmore Forest Mayor	() Timothy (Tim) Helms	Nov 2, 2027
+	Asheville Mayor	() Esther Manheimer	Nov 2, 2027
+	Asheville City Council Member Dist at-large a	(D) Kim Roney	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member, at-large a	() Sandra Kilgore	Nov 2, 2027
+	Asheville, NC	() Bo Hess	Nov 2, 2027
+	Asheville, NC	() Antanette Mosley	Nov 2, 2027
+	Asheville, NC	() Sheneika Smith	Nov 2, 2027
+	Asheville, NC	() Sage Turner	Nov 2, 2027
+	Asheville, NC	() Maggie Ullman	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Of Asheville City Council	() Roberto Hess	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Gary Wilfong	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() John Biggers	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Patricia Kindley	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() David Link	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Kerry Price	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Of Biltmore Forest Mayor	() George Goosmann III	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Of Biltmore Forest Commissioner	() Doris Loomis	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Of Black Mountain Town Council (Unexpired)	() Ryan Stone	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Of Montreat Mayor	() Timothy Helms	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Of Montreat Commissioner (Unexpired)	() Grant Dasher	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Dee Lawrence	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Phil Barnett	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() John Chase	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Mark Endries	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Dee Lawrence	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Peter McGuire	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jennifer Young	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Jim McAllister	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Dan Bowers	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Philip Cohen	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Elisabeth Ervin	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Ken Kahn	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Maxwell Parton III	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Johanna Young	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (19: 19 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Asheville City Schools Board Of Education	() Charles Martin	Nov 2, 2027
+	Buncombe County Schools Board Of Education District 01	() Greg Cheatham	Nov 2, 2027
+	Buncombe County Schools Board Of Education District 01	() Amy Churchill	Nov 2, 2027
+	Buncombe County Schools Board Of Education District 01	() Ann Franklin	Nov 2, 2027
+	Asheville City Schools Board Of Education	() Pepi Acebo	Nov 2, 2027
+	Asheville City Schools Board Of Education	() Jesse Warren	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() George Sieburg	Nov 2, 2027
+	Nc - Asheville City Schools	(N) Liza English-Kelly	Nov 2, 2027
+	Nc - Asheville City Schools	(N) Amy Ray	Nov 2, 2027
+	Nc - Asheville City Schools	(N) Rebecca Strimer	Nov 2, 2027
+	Nc - Asheville City Schools	(N) Sarah Thornburg	Nov 2, 2027
+	Nc - Buncombe County Schools	(N) Pat Bryant	Nov 2, 2027
+	Nc - Buncombe County Schools	(N) Cindy McMahon	Nov 2, 2027
+	Nc - Buncombe County Schools	(N) Max Queen	Nov 2, 2027
+	Nc - Buncombe County Schools	(N) Amanda Simpkins	Nov 2, 2027
+	Nc - Buncombe County Schools Board Of Education Enka	(N) Judy Lewis	Nov 2, 2027
+	Nc - Buncombe County Schools Board Of Education Erwin	(N) Kim Plemmons	Nov 2, 2027
+	Nc - Buncombe County Schools Board Of Education Owen	(N) Margaret Buchanan	Nov 2, 2027
+	Nc - Buncombe County Schools Board Of Education Reynolds	(N) Rob Elliot	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (15: 15 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Buncombe County Board Of Commissioners Chairman	(D) Amanda Edwards	Nov 3, 2026
+	Buncombe County Board Of Commissioners District 01	(D) Jennifer Horton	Nov 3, 2026
+	Buncombe County Board Of Commissioners District 01	(D) Parker Sloan	Nov 3, 2026
+	Buncombe County Board Of Commissioners District 01	(D) Terri Wells	Nov 3, 2026
+	Buncombe County Clerk Of Superior Court (Unexpired)	(D) Jean Marie Christy FORMER	Nov 3, 2026
+	Buncombe County Clerk of Superior Court	(D) Jean Marie Christy	Nov 3, 2026
+	Buncombe County Commissioner Dist 1	(D) Al Whitesides	Nov 3, 2026
+	Buncombe County Commissioner Dist 2	(D) Jasmine Beach-Ferrara	Nov 3, 2026
+	Buncombe County Commissioner Dist chair	(D) Brownie Newman	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 1	() Terri Wells	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 2	() Jasmine Beach-Ferrara	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 3	() Parker Sloan	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, chair	() Brownie Newman	Nov 3, 2026
+	Register of Deeds	() Drew Reisinger	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff, 000	() Quentin Miller	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (12: 12 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 47	(R) Ralph Hise AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	North Carolina Senate District 48	(R) Tim Moffitt AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	North Carolina Senate District 49	(D) Julie Mayfield AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	North Carolina House of Representatives District 112	(D) Jordan Lopez AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	North Carolina House of Representatives District 114	(D) Eric Ager AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	North Carolina House of Representatives District 115	(D) Lindsey Prather AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	North Carolina House of Representatives District 116	(D) Brian Turner AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	North Carolina House of Representatives District 117	(R) Jennifer Balkcom AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	North Carolina House of Representatives District 118	(R) Mark Pless AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (11: 11 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 11	(R) Charles (Chuck) Edwards 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)
+	Buncombe Soil And Water Conservation District Supervisor	() Blair Thompson	Nov 2, 2027

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