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.

Gaston County

130 seats · 130 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (80: 80 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Mayor	() Joe Jordan	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jim Hefferan	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Charlie Hill	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jason Rumfelt	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Marc Seelinger	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Alex Szucs	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Becky Smith	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Brenda Boyd	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Michael Brooks	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Nellie Floyd	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Chris Harmon	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Allen Hook	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Manny Tsambouniery	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Wade Stroupe	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jon Abernethy	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Gary Freeman	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Janice Hovis	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jill Puett	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Nelson Wills	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Dixie Abernathy	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Richard Atkinson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Kathy Ramsey	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Jennifer Ramsey	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Ronnie Worley	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Hayley Beaty	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Dale Blythe	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Alan Cloninger	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Sam Martin	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Frank Milton	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Hoyle Withers	Nov 2, 2027
+	Gastonia, NC	() James Gallagher	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Richard Franks	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor, mayor	() Walker Reid	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Donyel Barber	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Angela Dreher	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jim Gallagher	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Demetrios Koutsoupias	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Charles Odom	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Glenn Silverman	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(?) L. Cook	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Rob Wagman	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Tyler Fletcher	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Heather Lemmond	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Shearra Miller	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Scott Neisler	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jay Rhodes	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(?) Tim Sanders	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Annie Thombs	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jimmy West	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Larry Simonds	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Scott Bates	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() DeWayne Chitwood	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Thomas Gillespie	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Shane Robinson	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Travis Smith	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Reid Washam	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Susan Elkins	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Fred McBee	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Joe Rankin	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Greg Richardson	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Reid Washam	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() David Moore	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() William Brooks	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(?) Ivory Craig, Jr.	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Phyllis Harris	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jeff Meadows	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Kenneth Reeves	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Lauren Shoemaker	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Corey Creech	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Robin Conner	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Corey Creech	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Jamie Fowler	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Schivette Hill	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Doug Moore	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Steven Denton	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Leigh Helms	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Corey Kelly	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Marsha Miskelly	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Lloyd Pate	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Brendan Sweeney	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (14: 14 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Gaston County Board Of Education At-Large	() Beverly (Robbie) Lovelace	Nov 2, 2027
+	Gaston County Board Of Education At-Large	() Brent Moore	Nov 2, 2027
+	Gaston County Board Of Education At-Large	() Jeff Ramsey	Nov 2, 2027
+	Gaston County Board Of Education At-Large	() Janna Smith	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Beverly Lovelace	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Dot Cherry	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Kevin Collier	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Justin Davis	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	(N) Steve Hall	Nov 2, 2027
+	Nc - Gaston County Board Of Education Dallas Twp	(N) Josh Crisp	Nov 2, 2027
+	Nc - Gaston County Board Of Education Gastonia Twp	(N) Lee Dedmon	Nov 2, 2027
+	Nc - Gaston County Board Of Education Gastonia Twp	(N) Dot Guthrie	Nov 2, 2027
+	Nc - Gaston County Board Of Education Riverbend Twp	(N) A.M Stephens III	Nov 2, 2027
+	Nc - Gaston County Board Of Education South Point Twp	(N) Tod Kinlaw	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (14: 14 filled, 0 vacant)
+	County Legislator, at-large	() Allen Fraley	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, dallas township	() Michael Lands	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, gastonia township	() Tom Keigher	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, riverbend township	() Chad Brown	Nov 3, 2026
+	Gaston County Board Of Commissioners Cherryville Twp	(R) Jim Bailey	Nov 3, 2026
+	Gaston County Board Of Commissioners Cherryville Twp	(R) Allen Fraley	Nov 3, 2026
+	Gaston County Board Of Commissioners Cherryville Twp	(R) Bob Hovis	Nov 3, 2026
+	Gaston County Board Of Commissioners Cherryville Twp	(R) Scott Shehan	Nov 3, 2026
+	Gaston County Clerk of Superior Court	(R) Roxann Rankin	Nov 3, 2026
+	Gaston County Commissioner Dist dallas township	(R) Michael Lands	Nov 3, 2026
+	Gaston County Commissioner Dist gastonia township	(R) Tom Keigher	Nov 3, 2026
+	Gaston County Commissioner Dist riverbend township	(R) Chad Brown	Nov 3, 2026
+	Register of Deeds	() Jonathan Fletcher	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff, 000	(R) Chad Hawkins	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (10: 10 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 43	(R) Brad Overcash AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	North Carolina Senate District 44	(R) Ted Alexander AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	North Carolina House of Representatives District 108	(R) Donnie Loftis AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	North Carolina House of Representatives District 108	(R) John Torbett AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	North Carolina House of Representatives District 110	(R) Kelly Hastings AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	North Carolina House of Representatives District 111	(R) Paul Scott AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	North Carolina House of Representatives District 97	(R) Heather Rhyne AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (11: 11 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 14	(R) Tim Moore 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)
+	Gaston Soil And Water Conservation District Supervisor	() Lee Mcconnell	Nov 2, 2027

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