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.

Cocke County

99 seats · 99 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (26: 26 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Mayor	() Mark Plonski _none AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Baneberry Municipal Government	() Tom Carter	Nov 2, 2027
+	Baneberry Municipal Government	() Tina Raddish	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Baneberry	() Mark Plonski AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Baneberry	() Tom Carter AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	County Commissioner	() Tina Raddish	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Newport	() Roland Dykes III AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Newport	() Connie Ball AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Newport	() Mike Hansel AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Newport	() Louanna Ottinger AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Newport	() Randy Ragan AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Newport	() Steve Smith AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Parrottsville	() Gayla Hommel AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Parrottsville	() Ronnie Hommel	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Parrottsville	() Dennis Worley	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Roland Dykes III AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Newport Municipal Government	() Connie Ball	Nov 2, 2027
+	Newport Municipal Government	() Mike Hansel	Nov 2, 2027
+	Newport Municipal Government	() Louanna Ottinger	Nov 2, 2027
+	Newport Municipal Government	() Randy Ragan	Nov 2, 2027
+	Newport Municipal Government	() Steve Smith	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Gayla Hommel AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Parrottsville City Clerk	() Sharon Peters AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Recorder	() Sharon Peters AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Parrottsville Municipal Government	() Ronnie Hommel	Nov 2, 2027
+	Parrottsville Municipal Government	() Dennis Worley	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (7: 7 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	() Richard Coggins	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Terry Hurst	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() John Johnson	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Rose Lovell	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Darla Morgan	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Otha Rolen	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Vicky Wilson	Nov 3, 2026
▶ County (11: 11 filled, 0 vacant)
+	County Clerk	() Janice Butler	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Assessor	(?) Macie Reed AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Assessor	() Macie Reed AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Cocke County Property Assessor	() Macie Reed	Nov 3, 2026
+	Cocke County Register of Deeds	() Mark McGaha	Nov 3, 2026
+	Cocke County Sheriff	() C.J Ball	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Executive	(?) Rob Mathis AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Mayor	() Rob Mathis AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	District Attorney General	() Jimmy Dunn	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff	() C.J. Ball AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Trustee	() Mitch Fine AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (37: 37 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Cocke County General Sessions Court	() Mark Strange	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 4	() Jeremy Ball	Nov 3, 2026
+	TN Judicial District 4	() James Gass	Nov 3, 2026
+	TN Judicial District 4	() Carter Moore	Nov 3, 2026
+	TN Judicial District 4	() Adrienne Ogle	Nov 3, 2026
+	TN Judicial District 4	() Rex Ogle	Nov 3, 2026
+	TN Judicial District 4	() Jeff Rader	Nov 3, 2026
+	TN Judicial District 4	() James Ripley	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 1	(R) Adam Lowe AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Tennessee House of Representatives District 11	(R) Jeremy Faison 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 1	(R) Diana Harshbarger 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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