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.

Palo Pinto County

116 seats · 116 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (33: 33 filled, 0 vacant)
+	City of Gordon	() Sherrye Mills	May 4, 2027
+	City of Gordon	() Alex Bernon	May 4, 2027
+	City of Gordon	() Michelle Griffith	May 4, 2027
+	City of Gordon	() Marcus Hinkson	May 4, 2027
+	City of Gordon	() Ricky Speer	May 4, 2027
+	City of Graford	() Carl Walston AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() David Carlyle	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Tyler Green	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Ashleigh Reed	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Reagan Voight	May 4, 2027
+	City of Graford	() Khili Ferguson AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of Graford	() Frances Ferguson AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of Graford	() Eddie Nowak	May 4, 2027
+	City of Mineral Wells	() Regan Johnson	May 4, 2027
+	City of Mineral Wells	() Kyle Kelley	May 4, 2027
+	City of Mineral Wells	() Glenn Mitchell	May 4, 2027
+	City of Mineral Wells	() Charles Ramsay	May 4, 2027
+	City of Mineral Wells	() Mike Rankin	May 4, 2027
+	City of Mineral Wells	() Jonathon Rusher	May 4, 2027
+	City of Mineral Wells	() Beth Watson	May 4, 2027
+	City of Mingus	() Vincent Huckaba	May 4, 2027
+	City Secretary	() Mindy Scrivner AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of Mingus	() Melvin Curry	May 4, 2027
+	City of Mingus	() Melissa Freitas	May 4, 2027
+	City of Mingus	() Judy Hansford	May 4, 2027
+	City of Mingus	() Kirk Hulslander	May 4, 2027
+	City of Mingus	() Makayla Logan	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() DeLane Abbott	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Tommy Lackey	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Dewayne Lee	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Brenda Orsini	May 4, 2027
+	City Secretary	() Danny Miller AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of Strawn	() Aron Johnson	May 4, 2027
▶ School (42: 42 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Trustee	() Brett Clark	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Dr Culbertson	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Laura Jones	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Sarah Knight	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jim Kostiha	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Brett Trigg	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Stacey Wyatt	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Mischelle Davis AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Lonnie Dixon	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Rowdy Glover	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Eddie Laney	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jeff Lemley	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Caramie Perry	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Megan Ragle	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Travis Rogers	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Scott Aaron	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Donna Henderson	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Brandon Hons	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Maria Jones	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Sunny Lee	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Lauretta Poole	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Joe Ruelas	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jimmy Wright AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Cody Cloud	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Brad Connelly	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Lori Henderson	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Teresa Medlin	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Bud Price	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Amy Bryan	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Philip Colvin	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Donny Herring	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Michael Price	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Cori Rice	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Rhea Watts	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Daina Wofford	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Lauren Hopkins	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Kathryn Lynn AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jessica Mallory	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() James Miller	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Chris Nunez	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Shannon Stoker	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Melissa Vasquez	May 4, 2027
▶ County (5: 5 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Palo Pinto County	() Janette K Green AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Palo Pinto County	() Melissa Mahan AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Constitutional County Judge	() Kevin Shane Long	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff, n/a	() Jr Patterson	Nov 3, 2026
+	Tax Assessor-Collector	() Margaret Griffith AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (6: 6 filled, 0 vacant)
+	29th District Court	() Michael Moore	Nov 3, 2026
+	Palo Pinto County	() Todd Baker	Nov 3, 2026
+	Palo Pinto County	() Tisha Lemley Bien	Nov 3, 2026
+	Palo Pinto County	() Jr., Charlie L. Hodgkins	Nov 3, 2026
+	Palo Pinto County	() Shawn Jay Humphries	Nov 3, 2026
+	Palo Pinto County	() Jason Rhea Sheehy	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 30	(R) Brent Hagenbuch 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 (2: 2 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Palo Pinto County Municipal Water District #1	() Howard Huffman AMA	May 4, 2027
+	Santo Special Utility District	() Carolyn Altum AMA	May 4, 2027

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