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.

Decatur County

135 seats · 135 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (65: 65 filled, 0 vacant)
+	City of Decaturville	() Tim Grace	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Decaturville	() Carole Blankeship	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Decaturville	() Sarah Camper	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Decaturville	() John McElrath	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Decaturville	() Arthur Phelps	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Decaturville	() Joe Taylor	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Decaturville	() Sharon Williams	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Parsons	() Tim Boaz	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Kevin Cagle	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Marty Carrington	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Joseph Fisher	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Danny Mills	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() William Reynolds	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Lanny Taylor	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Larry Townsend	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Sardis	() Jason Craig AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Sardis	() Debbie Brown AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Sardis	() Richard Holland AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Sardis	() Jerald Hopper AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Sardis	() Brad Smith AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Sardis	() Larry Smith AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Scotts Hill	() Woody Capley	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Scotts Hill	() Bonnie Butler	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Scotts Hill	() Mary Connell	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Scotts Hill	() Jeremy Creason	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Scotts Hill	() Steve Dickson	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Scotts Hill	() Tiffany McCormick	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Scotts Hill	() Monty Ray	Nov 2, 2027
+	City of Scotts Hill	() Jerry Tucker	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Tim Grace	Nov 2, 2027
+	Decaturville City Clerk	() Dana Montgomery AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Recorder	() Dana Montgomery AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Decaturville Municipal Government	() Carole Blankeship	Nov 2, 2027
+	Decaturville Municipal Government	() Sarah Camper	Nov 2, 2027
+	Decaturville Municipal Government	() John McElrath	Nov 2, 2027
+	Decaturville Municipal Government	() Arthur Phelps	Nov 2, 2027
+	Decaturville Municipal Government	() Joe Taylor	Nov 2, 2027
+	Decaturville Municipal Government	() Sharon Williams	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Tim Boaz	Nov 2, 2027
+	Parsons Municipal Government	() Lanny "Spud" Taylor	Nov 2, 2027
+	Parsons Municipal Government	() Kevin Cagle	Nov 2, 2027
+	Parsons Municipal Government	() Marty Carrington	Nov 2, 2027
+	Parsons Municipal Government	() William Dale Reynolds	Nov 2, 2027
+	Parsons Municipal Government	() Joseph Fisher	Nov 2, 2027
+	Parsons Municipal Government	() Danny Mills	Nov 2, 2027
+	Parsons Municipal Government	() Larry Townsend	Nov 2, 2027
+	Parsons City Clerk	() Colleen Lawlor AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Recorder	() Colleen Lawlor AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Jason Craig AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Sardis Municipal Government	() Debbie Brown	Nov 2, 2027
+	Sardis Municipal Government	() Richard Holland	Nov 2, 2027
+	Sardis Municipal Government	() Jerald Hopper	Nov 2, 2027
+	Sardis Municipal Government	() Brad Smith	Nov 2, 2027
+	Sardis Municipal Government	() Larry Smith	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mayor	() Woody Capley	Nov 2, 2027
+	Scotts Hill City Clerk	() Tara Anglin AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Clerk/Recorder	() Tara Anglin AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Recorder	() Tara Anglin AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Scotts Hill Municipal Government	() Bonnie Butler	Nov 2, 2027
+	Scotts Hill Municipal Government	() Mary Connell	Nov 2, 2027
+	Scotts Hill Municipal Government	() Jeremy Creason	Nov 2, 2027
+	Scotts Hill Municipal Government	() Steve Dickson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Scotts Hill Municipal Government	() Tiffany McCormick	Nov 2, 2027
+	Scotts Hill Municipal Government	() Monty Ray	Nov 2, 2027
+	Scotts Hill Municipal Government	() Jerry Tucker	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (9: 9 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	() Alan Brasher	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Joseph Fisher	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Tom Haggard	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Rhonda Mitchell	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Ginger Rainey	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Kristen Smart	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Wayne Stanfill	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Athalia Taylor	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Kent Whitwell	Nov 3, 2026
▶ County (10: 10 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Decatur County	() Melinda Broadway AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Assessor	(?) Walter Higdon	Nov 3, 2026
+	Assessor	() Walter Higdon	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Executive	(?) Michael Creasy AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Mayor	() Michael Creasy AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Decatur County County Mayor	() Mike Creasy AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Decatur County Property Assessor	() Walter Higdon	Nov 3, 2026
+	Decatur County Register of Deeds	() Regina Tillman AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Decatur County Sheriff	() Dale King	Nov 3, 2026
+	Trustee	() Beth Hays AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (33: 33 filled, 0 vacant)
+	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
+	Decatur County General Sessions Court	() Paul Allen England	Nov 3, 2026
+	TN Judicial District 24	() J. Bradberry	Nov 3, 2026
+	TN Judicial District 24	() Bruce Griffey	Nov 3, 2026
+	TN Judicial District 24	() Vicki Hoover	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 26	(R) Page Walley AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Tennessee House of Representatives District 72	(R) Kirk Haston 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 7	(R) Matt Van Epps 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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