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.

Medina County

112 seats · 112 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (30: 30 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Castroville Mayor	() J Schroeder	May 4, 2027
+	City of Castroville	() Bruce Alexander	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Phil King	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Robert Lee	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Houston Marchman	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Sheena Martinez	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() David Merz, Jr	May 4, 2027
+	City of Devine	() Butch Cook	May 4, 2027
+	City Secretary	() Dora Rodriguez AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of Devine	() Ray Gonzales	May 4, 2027
+	City of Devine	() Michael Hernandez	May 4, 2027
+	City of Devine	() Jeff Miller	May 4, 2027
+	City of Devine	() Debbie Randall	May 4, 2027
+	City of Devine	() Josh Ritchey	May 4, 2027
+	City of Hondo	() John McAnelly, Jr	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Makenna Lange	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Rachel Ramirez	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Position Vacant	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Brett Williams	May 4, 2027
+	Mayor Pro Tem	() Jose Ytuarte	May 4, 2027
+	City of La Coste	() Jeremy Johonnett	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jeff Boubel	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() John Diaz	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Karl Lutz	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Tiffany Pritchett	May 4, 2027
+	City of La Coste	() Ernest Christilles	May 4, 2027
+	City of Natalia	() Tommy Ortiz	May 4, 2027
+	City of Natalia	() Sam Smith	May 4, 2027
+	LaCoste Mayor	() Jeremy Johonnett	May 4, 2027
+	Natalia Mayor	() Tommy Ortiz	May 4, 2027
▶ School (37: 37 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Trustee	() Teresa Koch	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jp Reinhart JR	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Bj Rodriguez	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() William Schlortt	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Tina Upchurch	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Roy Wilson	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Carl Brown	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Alixana Buvinghausen	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Chris Davis	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Renee Frieda	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Keri James	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Henry Moreno JR	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Nancy Pepper	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Shannon Ramirez AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Carey Frazier	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Joel Gonzales	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Blake Halbardier	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Craig Luedke	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Rose Mary Mares AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Philip Rothe	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Ricky Ruiz	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Steven Tapia	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Joe Biediger	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jason Bonney	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jennilea Campbell	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Matthew Castiglione	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Nathan Fillinger	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Ben Juarez	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Blane Nash	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Danielle Alderete	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Paul Almendarez	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Dr. Elmer Avellaneda AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Fernando Garza	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Gordon Gentry	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Kerrie Harrell	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Tracy Myers	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Tiffany Rodriguez	May 4, 2027
▶ County (5: 5 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Medina County	() Gina Champion AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Constitutional County Judge	() Keith Lutz	Nov 3, 2026
+	Medina County	() Keith Lutz AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff, n/a	() Randy Brown	Nov 3, 2026
+	Tax Assessor-Collector	() Melissa Lutz AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (7: 7 filled, 0 vacant)
+	454th District Court	() Daniel Kindred	Nov 3, 2026
+	454th District Court	() Daniel Johnson Kindred	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Court-at-Law Judge	() David Cashion	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice of Peace	() Clyde (Bubba) John Howse	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice of Peace	() Phillip M. Lange	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice of Peace	() Tomas (Tommy) Ramirez III	Nov 3, 2026
+	Statutory County Court Judge	() David Mark Cashion	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 19	(D) Roland Gutierrez AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Texas House of Representatives District 53	(R) Wes Virdell AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (23: 23 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 23	(R) Ernest Gonzales 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)
+	Bexar-Medina-Atascosa Counties Water Control & Improvement District #1	() Tom Woodley AMA	May 4, 2027
+	East Medina County Special Utility District	() Lauren Evans AMA	May 4, 2027
+	Medina County Groundwater Conservation District	() David Caldwell AMA	May 4, 2027
+	Medina County Hospital District	() Billie Bell AMA	May 4, 2027
+	Natalia Municipal Development District	() Ruberta Vera AMA	May 4, 2027

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