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.

New Hanover County

87 seats · 87 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (47: 47 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Mayor	() Chuck Bost	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Charles Bost	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Morgan Mehler	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Ryan Merrill	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Hunter Smith III	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Lynn Barbee	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jay Healy	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Deb LeCompte	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Vince Losito	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Wayne Rouse	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Allen Oliver	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Byron Ashbridge	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Mark Dirks	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() David Heglar	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Connie Mearkle	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Brenda Bozeman	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Bob Campbell	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Veronica Carter	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Leland Hyer	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Frank Pendleton	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Rose Terry	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() William Ballard	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() LaTonyia Lowe	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Jerry Merrick	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Craig Suggs	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Wanda Willis	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Frank Braxton	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Alex Arab	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Joe Bell	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() John Best	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() John Gunter	Nov 2, 2027
+	Commissioner	() Nancy Thomason	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor, mayor	() Bill Saffo	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Salette Andrews	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Chakema Clinton-Quintana	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() David Joyner	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jc Lyle	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Cassidy Santaguida	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Kevin Spears	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member, synthetic at-large d	() Margaret Haynes	Nov 2, 2027
+	Wilmington City Council Member Dist synthetic at-large d	(R) Neil Anderson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Wilmington, NC	() Kevin Spears	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() McKinley Dull	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Margaret Baggett	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Jeff DeGroote	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Zeke Partin	Nov 2, 2027
+	Alderman	() Todd Schoen	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (10: 10 filled, 0 vacant)
+	New Hanover County Board Of Education	(D) Judy Justice	Nov 2, 2027
+	Nc - New Hanover County	(N) Stefanie Adams	Nov 2, 2027
+	Nc - New Hanover County	(R) Josie Barnhart	Nov 2, 2027
+	Nc - New Hanover County	(N) Nelson Beaulieu	Nov 2, 2027
+	Nc - New Hanover County	(R) Pat Bradford	Nov 2, 2027
+	Nc - New Hanover County	(R) Stephanie Kraybill	Nov 2, 2027
+	Nc - New Hanover County	(R) Melissa Mason	Nov 2, 2027
+	Nc - New Hanover County	(D) Hugh McManus	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Tim Merrick	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() David Perry	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (9: 9 filled, 0 vacant)
+	County Commissioner	() LeAnn Pierce	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner	(R) Bill Rivenbark	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner	() Dane Scalise	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, at-large	() Bill Rivenbark	Nov 3, 2026
+	New Hanover County	() Morghan Collins	Nov 3, 2026
+	New Hanover County Clerk of Superior Court	(R) Jan Giacalone Kennedy	Nov 3, 2026
+	New Hanover County Commissioner Dist at-large	(D) Jonathan Barfield	Nov 3, 2026
+	New Hanover County Commissioner Dist at-large	(R) Deb Hays	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff, 000	() Ed Mcmahon	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 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 18	(D) Deb Butler AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	North Carolina House of Representatives District 19	(R) Ted Davis AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	North Carolina House of Representatives District 19	(R) Charlie Miller 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)
+	New Hanover Soil And Water Conservation District Supervisor	() Matt Collogan	Nov 2, 2027

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