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.

Angelina County

132 seats · 132 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (35: 35 filled, 0 vacant)
+	City of Burke	() John Jones	May 4, 2027
+	Mayor Pro Tem	() Paul Mettlen	May 4, 2027
+	City of Diboll	() Trey Wilkerson	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Schulyer Bacon	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Luis Maldonado	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Nora Munoz	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Ruben Terrazas	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Ray Williams, Jr	May 4, 2027
+	City Secretary	() Melissa Mccall AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City Secretary	() Rosa Olvera AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of Diboll	() Daniel Lopez	May 4, 2027
+	City of Hudson	() Terry Taliaferro	—
+	City Council Member	() Frankie Ornduff	—
+	City Council Member	() Juan Ramos	—
+	City Council Member	() Caleb Ramsey	—
+	City of Hudson	() Phil Adkison	—
+	City of Huntington	() Todd Ricks	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Twila Bertrand	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Gary Litton	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Darryl Malone	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Kim Smith	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Robert Williams	May 4, 2027
+	City of Huntington	() Julie Davis AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of Lufkin	() Mark Hicks	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Kimberly Abeldt	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jimmy Ford	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Angela Hobbs-Spencer	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Adam Lowther	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Kim Ogden	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Robert Shankle	May 4, 2027
+	City of Zavalla	() Pam Hooks	May 4, 2027
+	City of Zavalla	() Sue Hough	May 4, 2027
+	Lufkin Mayor	() Mark Hicks	May 4, 2027
+	City Secretary	() Kara Andrepont AMA	May 4, 2027
+	Mayor	() Pam Hooks AMA	May 4, 2027
▶ School (52: 52 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Trustee	() Jeff Cordova	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Lindsey Davis	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Meagan Leclaire	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Brant Lee	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Josh Martin	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Michelle Mcadams	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jay Vinson	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Justin Barkley	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jana Coulter	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Katherina Crager AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Roy Salazar	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Nathan Terrell	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Mike Terrell	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jay Wyatt	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Laurel Youngblood	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Katie Baker	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Barrett Lankford AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Reagan Mcclenny	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Dr Penn	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Rusty Pitts	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Aimee Slusher	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Matt Taylor	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() John Brandenburg	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Shirley Davis	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Carolyn Fiaschetti AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Luci Harmon AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Charles Robertson JR	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Michael Ross	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Joshua Senn	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Ben Watson	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Phillip Wood	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Kristi Gay	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Delphina Hadnot-Maxie	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Matt Knight	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Allyson Langston	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Melinda Moore	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Erika Neill	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Heath Wethington AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Deborah Brantley	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Joe Douglas III	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Justin Hatton	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Louise Lavane	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jennings Naranjo	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Melissa Stewart	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Sarah Strinden	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() James Barge JR	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Joe Bridges	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Carryl Carrell	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jamie Dykes	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jackson Kotz	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Dustin Rash	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Christopher Shives	May 4, 2027
▶ County (4: 4 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Angelina County	() Amy Fincher AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Judge	() Keith Wright AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff, n/a	() Thomas Selman Jr	Nov 3, 2026
+	Tax Assessor-Collector	() Terri Collier AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (8: 8 filled, 0 vacant)
+	217th District Court	() Jr., Robert Kenneth Inselmann	Nov 3, 2026
+	217th District Court	() Robert Inselmann Jr.	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Court-at-Law Judge	() Joe Register	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice of Peace	() Rodney Chesire	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice of Peace	() Pat Grimes Grubbs	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice of Peace	() Donnie G. Puckett	Nov 3, 2026
+	Statutory County Court Judge	() Jimmy A. Cassels	Nov 3, 2026
+	Statutory County Court Judge	() Joe Lee Register	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (5: 5 filled, 0 vacant)
	TX Governor	(R) Greg Abbott 1	Nov 3, 2026
+	TX Attorney General	(R) Ken Paxton	Nov 3, 2026
+	TX Secretary of State	(R) Jane Nelson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Texas Senate District 3	(R) Robert Nichols AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Texas House of Representatives District 57	(R) Richard Hayes AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (23: 23 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 17	(R) Pete Sessions AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas	(N) J. Barker	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas	(N) Ron Clark	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas	(N) Marcia Crone	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas	(N) Jane Boyle	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas	(N) Ada Brown	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas	(N) Samuel Cummings	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas	(N) A[llen] Fish	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas	(N) Sidney Fitzwater	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas	(N) Micaela Alvarez	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas	(N) Alfred Bennett	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas	(N) Jeffrey Brown	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas	(N) Randy Crane	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas	(N) Keith Ellison	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas	(N) Charles Eskridge III	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas	(N) Nicholas Ganjei	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas	(N) Marina Garcia Marmolejo	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas	(N) Alan Albright	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas	(N) Samuel Biery Jr.	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas	(N) David Briones	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas	(N) Kathleen Cardone	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas	(N) Walter Counts III	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas	(N) Orlando Garcia	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Special (5: 5 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Angelina & Neches River Authority	() Kelley Holcomb AMA	May 4, 2027
+	Angelina County Fresh Water District #1	() Kelley Holcomb AMA	May 4, 2027
+	Angelina County Water Control & Improvement District #4	() John Stover AMA	May 4, 2027
+	Central Water Control & Improvement District	() Elvin Rice AMA	May 4, 2027
+	Four Way Special Utility District	() Tommy Carswell AMA	May 4, 2027

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