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.

Brazos County

114 seats · 114 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (35: 35 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Bryan Mayor	() Bobby Gutierrez	May 4, 2027
+	City of Bryan	() Bobby Gutierrez	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Ray Arrington	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Kevin Boriskie	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Marca Ewers-Shurtleff	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jared Salvato	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Paul Torres	May 4, 2027
+	City Secretary	() Melissa Brunner AMA	May 4, 2027
+	Mayor Pro Tem	() James Edge	May 4, 2027
+	City of College Station	() John Nichols	May 4, 2027
+	City of College Station	() Melissa McIlhaney	May 4, 2027
+	City of College Station	() Scott Shafer	May 4, 2027
+	City of College Station	() Mark Smith	May 4, 2027
+	City of College Station	() David White	May 4, 2027
+	City of College Station	() William Wright	May 4, 2027
+	City of College Station	() Bob Yancy	May 4, 2027
+	City of Kurten	() Chris Court	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Mary Harrison	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Nancy Hranicky	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Kelli Long	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Mel Sargeant	May 4, 2027
+	City of Kurten	() Melanie Estes	May 4, 2027
+	City of Wixon Valley	() James Soefje	May 4, 2027
+	City of Wixon Valley	() Robert Nichols	May 4, 2027
+	City of Wixon Valley	() Debbie Perez	May 4, 2027
+	City of Wixon Valley	() Position Vacant	May 4, 2027
+	City of Wixon Valley	() Myra Gott	May 4, 2027
+	College Station Mayor	() John Nichols	May 4, 2027
+	Mayor, mayor	() Karl Mooney	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member, 1	() Bob Brick	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member, 2	() John Crompton	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member, 3	() Linda Harvell	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member, 4	() Elianor Vessali	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member, 4 runoff	() Elizabeth Cunha	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member, 5 runoff	() John Nichols	May 4, 2027
▶ School (23: 23 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Trustee	() Tony Bloom	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Myrna Lopez	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Carmen Maxwell	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Charles Shellenberger	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Sam Smith	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Lori Vickers AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Robert Horton	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Susan Lee	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Lynda Marino	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Felicia Boxley	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Joel Bryan	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Norma Friddle AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Dr Harlin	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() David Stasny	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() David Stennis	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Ruthie Waller	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Joshua Benn	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Blaine Decker	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Kim Ege	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jeff Horak	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Kimberly Mcadams	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Dr Paine	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Heather Simmen	May 4, 2027
▶ County (17: 17 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Brazos County	() Karen McQueen AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brazos County Commissioner Dist 1	(R) Steve Aldrich	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brazos County Commissioner Dist 2	(R) Sammy Catalena	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brazos County Commissioner Dist 2 unexpired	(R) Russ Ford	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brazos County Commissioner Dist 3	(R) Nancy Berry	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brazos County Commissioner Dist 4	(D) Irma Cauley	Nov 3, 2026
+	Brazos County Commissioner Dist countu judge	(R) Duane Peters	Nov 3, 2026
+	Constitutional County Judge	() Duane Peters	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Judge	() Duane Peters AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 1	() Steve Aldrich	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 2	() Sammy Catalena	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 2 unexpired	() Russ Ford	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 3	() Nancy Berry	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, 4	() Irma Cauley	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Legislator, countu judge	() Duane Peters	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff, n/a	() Wayne Dicky	Nov 3, 2026
+	Tax Assessor-Collector	() Melissa Leonard AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (8: 8 filled, 0 vacant)
+	85th District Court	() Kyle Hawthorne	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Court-at-Law Judge	() Amanda Matzke	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice of Peace	() Darrell Booker	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice of Peace	() Kenny E. Elliott	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice of Peace	() Rick Hill	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice of Peace	() Terrence Nunn	Nov 3, 2026
+	Statutory County Court Judge	() Roy Dayton Brantley	Nov 3, 2026
+	Statutory County Court Judge	() Amanda Sullivan Matzke	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (6: 6 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 5	(R) Charles Schwertner AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Texas House of Representatives District 12	(R) Trey Wharton AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Texas House of Representatives District 14	(R) Paul Dyson 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 (2: 2 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Wellborn Special Utility District	() Campbell Young AMA	May 4, 2027
+	Wickson Creek Special Utility District	() Karen Theiss AMA	May 4, 2027

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