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.

Austin County

110 seats · 110 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (45: 45 filled, 0 vacant)
+	City of Bellville	() Arlie Kendrick	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() John Conley	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Garrett Dornon	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Robert Hancock	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Betty Hollon	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Monte Richardson	May 4, 2027
+	City of Brazos Country	() Charles Kalkomey AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of Brazos Country	() Dave Carrasquillo	May 4, 2027
+	City of Brazos Country	() Neil Howard	May 4, 2027
+	City of Brazos Country	() Shelly Main	May 4, 2027
+	City of Brazos Country	() Joe McSloy	May 4, 2027
+	City of Brazos Country	() Mary Craig AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of Brazos Country	() Janet Shelton AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of Industry	() Mable Meyers	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() John Bailey	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Joan Buenger	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() William Huebner	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Michael Rudloff	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Debra Taylor	May 4, 2027
+	City of Industry	() Alicia Eckermann AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of San Felipe	() Bobby Byars	May 4, 2027
+	City of San Felipe	() Sandra Bradley	May 4, 2027
+	City of San Felipe	() Derrick Dabney	May 4, 2027
+	City of San Felipe	() Alfreda Echols-Cloud	May 4, 2027
+	City of San Felipe	() Larry Gentry	May 4, 2027
+	City of San Felipe	() Alfred Hall	May 4, 2027
+	City of Sealy	() Carolyn Bilski	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Adam Burttschell	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Theadra Curry	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Bradley Miller	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Chris Noack	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Edward Zapalac	May 4, 2027
+	Mayor Pro Tem	() Dee Lerma	May 4, 2027
+	City of South Frydek	() Henry Mlcak	May 4, 2027
+	City of Wallis	() Preston Little AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Belinda Halfin	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jimmy Lavergne	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Clark Main, Jr	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() David Marek	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Joyce Parma	May 4, 2027
+	City of Wallis	() Clark Main, Jr	May 4, 2027
+	Mayor	() Dennis Diggs AMA	May 4, 2027
+	Sealy Mayor	() Carolyn Bilski	May 4, 2027
+	City Secretary	() Sue Foley AMA	May 4, 2027
+	Mayor	() Patrick Parma AMA	May 4, 2027
▶ School (24: 24 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Trustee	() Jim Batson	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Sarah Buenger	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Regina Gillum	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Grant Lischka	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jared Lischka	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Heather Novicke	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Nicole Poenitzsch AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Kenneth Stein	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Brian Demny	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Matt Demny	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Myles Marek	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Tammy Mccain	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Teresa Ressler AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Justin Richardson	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Tiffani Shirley	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jenny Stroud	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jay Aguado	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Virginia Gilbert	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Katy Grigar	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Bryan Hallmark AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Kristen Novicke	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Brian Owen	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Ryan Reichardt	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() John Sodolak	May 4, 2027
▶ County (6: 6 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Austin County	() Diane Day AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Constitutional County Judge	() Tim A. Lapham	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Judge	() Tim Lapham AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Criminal District Attorney	() Brandy Robinson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff, n/a	() Jack Brandes	Nov 3, 2026
+	Tax Assessor-Collector	() Kim Rinn AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (6: 6 filled, 0 vacant)
+	155th District Court	() Jeff Steinhauser	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Court-at-Law Judge	() Daniel Leedy	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice of Peace	() Bernice K. Burger	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice of Peace	() Clyde E. Drake	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice of Peace	() Wesley Peschel	Nov 3, 2026
+	Statutory County Court Judge	() Daniel W. Leedy	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 18	(R) Lois Kolkhorst AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Texas House of Representatives District 13	(R) Angelia Orr AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (23: 23 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 10	(R) Michael McCaul 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 (1: 1 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Austin County Municipal Utility District No. 2	() Ryan Larue AMA	May 4, 2027

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