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.

Eastland County

103 seats · 103 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (28: 28 filled, 0 vacant)
+	City of Carbon	() Corey Hull	May 4, 2027
+	City Secretary	() Sylva Gosnell AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of Cisco	() Stephen Forester	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Sherrie Anaya	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Glenn Boles	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Nathan Bruner	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Christopher Johnson	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Amanda Rogers-Bennett	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Travis Toof	May 4, 2027
+	City Secretary	() Tammy Osborne AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of Eastland	() Larry Vernon	May 4, 2027
+	City of Eastland	() Richard Rossander	May 4, 2027
+	County Commissioner	() Shirley Stuart	May 4, 2027
+	City of Gorman	() David Perry	May 4, 2027
+	City Clerk	() Joni Ettinger AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City Secretary	() Tacy Warren AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of Ranger	() Robert Butler	May 4, 2027
+	City Secretary	() Mary Wells AMA	May 4, 2027
+	County Commissioner	() Katie Billings	May 4, 2027
+	County Commissioner	() Jared Calvert	May 4, 2027
+	County Commissioner	() Vicki Doyle	May 4, 2027
+	County Commissioner	() Jim McCullough	May 4, 2027
+	City of Rising Star	() Betsy Herron	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Robert Higgins	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Johnny Hubbard	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Judy Kirby	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Ross Self	May 4, 2027
+	City of Rising Star	() John Mashburn	May 4, 2027
▶ School (36: 36 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Trustee	() Jeremy Baxter	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Dustin Ferguson	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Cody Foster	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Sheila Johnson	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Dr Koenig	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Mel Matthews	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Chris Nichols	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Ryan Steele AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() John Bird	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Donald Cate	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Kimberly Fullen	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() David Hatton	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Brent Kirkland	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jim Moylan JR	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Kalli Stacy	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Joe Casey	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Tiffany Childers	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jerry Fronterhouse	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Maria Guzman	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Melinda Harrington	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Bill Morgan AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Kris Scitern	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Ike Torrez	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Gerald Gunstanson	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Andrew Lopez	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Ashley Mckee	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Carolyn Quirk	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Doyle Russell	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() John Slaughter	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Stephanie Worrels	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Robert Allgood	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Peggy Browning	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Stephanie Froese	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Wid Keeling	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() C Rimer	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Ashley Snider	May 4, 2027
▶ County (6: 6 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Eastland County	() Cathy Jentho AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Constitutional County Judge	() David M. Hullum	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Judge	() David Hullum AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Criminal District Attorney	() Brad Stephenson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff, n/a	() Jason Weger	Nov 3, 2026
+	Tax Assessor-Collector	() Andrea May AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (4: 4 filled, 0 vacant)
+	91st District Court	() Steven Herod	Nov 3, 2026
+	91st District Court	() Steven R. Herod	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice of Peace	() Jon Glenn	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice of Peace	() Jesse Frank Speer	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 28	(R) Charles Perry AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Texas House of Representatives District 60	(R) Mike Olcott AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (23: 23 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 25	(R) Roger Williams 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)
+	Eastland County Water Supply District	() Carrie Goodman AMA	May 4, 2027

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