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.

Bedford County

115 seats · 115 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (44: 44 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Mayor	() Ronnie Lokey AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Bell Buckle City Clerk	() Lisa Brandon AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Bell Buckle Municipal Government	() Tom Humphrey	Nov 2, 2027
+	Bell Buckle Municipal Government	() Tina Johns	Nov 2, 2027
+	Bell Buckle Municipal Government	() David Vannatta	Nov 2, 2027
+	Bell Buckle Municipal Government	() Betsy Wheeler	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Recorder	() Lisa Brandon AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Recorder	() Lisa Brandon AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Bell Buckle	() Ronnie Lokey AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Bell Buckle	() Tom Humphrey AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Bell Buckle	() Tina Johns AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Bell Buckle	() David Vannatta AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Bell Buckle	() Betsy Wheeler AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Shelbyville	() Randy Carroll AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Josh Blevins AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() William Christie AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Marilyn Ewing AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Henry Feldhaus AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Betsy Noel AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Bobby Turnbow AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Wartrace	() Brian Ross AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Wartrace	() Thomas Batchelor	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Wartrace	() Ben Cataldo AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Wartrace	() Matthew Evans	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Wartrace	() Sheila LeDere AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Wartrace	() Stacy Roach AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Randy Carroll AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shelbyville Municipal Government	() Josh Blevins	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shelbyville Municipal Government	() William Christie	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shelbyville Municipal Government	() Marilyn Ewing	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shelbyville Municipal Government	() Henry Feldhaus	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shelbyville Municipal Government	() Betsy Noel	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shelbyville Municipal Government	() Bobby Turnbow	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shelbyville City Clerk	() Lisa Smith AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Recorder	() Lisa Smith AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Brian Ross AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Wartrace City Clerk	() Tyra Haught AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Recorder	() Tyra Haught AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town Recorder	() Tyra Haught AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Wartrace Municipal Government	() Thomas Batchelor	Nov 2, 2027
+	Wartrace Municipal Government	() Ben Cataldo	Nov 2, 2027
+	Wartrace Municipal Government	() Matthew Evans	Nov 2, 2027
+	Wartrace Municipal Government	() Sheila LeDere	Nov 2, 2027
+	Wartrace Municipal Government	() Stacy Roach	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (9: 9 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	() Andrea Anderson	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Shanna Boyette	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() David Brown	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Michael Cook	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Lana Craig	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Brian Crews	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Glenn Forsee	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Dan Reed	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Ben Williams	Nov 3, 2026
▶ County (10: 10 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Bedford County	() Donna Thomas AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Assessor	(?) Ronda Clanton AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Assessor	() Ronda Clanton AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Bedford County Property Assessor	() Ronda Clanton	Nov 3, 2026
+	Bedford County Register of Deeds	() John Reed AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Bedford County Sheriff	() Austin Swing	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Executive	(?) Chad Graham AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Mayor	() Chad Graham AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Attorney General	() Robert Carter	Nov 3, 2026
+	Trustee	() Tonya Davis AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (34: 34 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Bedford County General Sessions Court	() Charles L Rich	Nov 3, 2026
+	Bedford County General Sessions Court	(?) Charles L. Rich	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() Andy Bennett	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() Frank Clement Jr.	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() Kristi Davis	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() Thomas Frierson II	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() Steven Maroney	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() W. McBrayer	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() John McClarty	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() Carma McGee	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() William Phillips	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() Valerie Smith	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() J. Stafford	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Appeals Judge	() Jeffrey Usman	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Criminal Appeals Judge	() Jill Ayers	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Criminal Appeals Judge	() John Campbell	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Criminal Appeals Judge	() J. Dyer	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Criminal Appeals Judge	() Timothy Easter	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Criminal Appeals Judge	() Tom Greenholtz	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Criminal Appeals Judge	() Kyle Hixson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Criminal Appeals Judge	() Robert Holloway Jr.	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Criminal Appeals Judge	() Camille McMullen	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Criminal Appeals Judge	() Robert Montgomery Jr.	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Criminal Appeals Judge	() Steven Sword	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Criminal Appeals Judge	() Robert Wedemeyer	Nov 3, 2026
+	Court of Criminal Appeals Judge	() Matthew Wilson	Nov 3, 2026
+	TN Judicial District 17	() M. Burk	Nov 3, 2026
+	TN Judicial District 17	() James Cox	Nov 3, 2026
+	TN Judicial District 17	() Forest Jr.	Nov 3, 2026
+	TN Supreme Court Justice	() Jeffrey Bivins	Nov 3, 2026
+	TN Supreme Court Justice	() Sarah Campbell	Nov 3, 2026
+	TN Supreme Court Justice	() Holly Kirby	Nov 3, 2026
+	TN Supreme Court Justice	() Dwight Tarwater	Nov 3, 2026
+	TN Supreme Court Justice	() Mary Wagner	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (5: 5 filled, 0 vacant)
+	TN Governor	(R) Bill Lee	Nov 3, 2026
+	TN Attorney General	(R) Jonathan Skrmetti	Nov 3, 2026
+	TN Secretary of State	(R) Tre Hargett	Nov 3, 2026
+	Tennessee Senate District 14	(R) Shane Reeves AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Tennessee House of Representatives District 62	(R) Pat Marsh AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (13: 13 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Senator — Class 1	(R) Marsha Blackburn AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	U.S. Senator — Class 2	(R) Bill Hagerty AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	U.S. Representative — District 4	(R) Scott DesJarlais AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee	(N) Charles Atchley Jr.	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee	(N) Curtis Collier	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee	(N) Clifton Corker	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee	(N) Katherine Crytzer	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee	(N) Robert Edgar	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee	(N) William Campbell Jr.	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee	(N) Waverly Crenshaw Jr.	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee	(N) Stanley Anderson	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee	(N) J. Breen	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee	(N) John Fowlkes Jr.	Nov 3, 2026

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