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.

Shelby County

125 seats · 125 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (38: 38 filled, 0 vacant)
+	City of Center	() David Chadwick	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Tracy Bolton	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Randy Collard	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Howell Howard	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Joyce Johnson	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Terry Scull	May 4, 2027
+	City of Center	() Leigh Porterfield	May 4, 2027
+	City of Huxley	() Larry Vaughn	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Marsha Cooper	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Craig Hendricks	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Bob Vandrovec	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Levi Willoughby	May 4, 2027
+	City Secretary	() Louise Southwell AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of Huxley	() Larry Matthews	May 4, 2027
+	City of Joaquin	() Rusty Wilson	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Kim Griffin	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Mary Stanley	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Michael Stephens	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Position Vacant	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Tanya Wilkerson	May 4, 2027
+	City of Joaquin	() Jessica Davis AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of Joaquin	() Ashley Peters AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of Tenaha	() O'Neal Jones, Jr	May 4, 2027
+	City Secretary	() Amanda Treat AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City Secretary	() Amanda Treat-Brock AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of Tenaha	() Janice Barton	May 4, 2027
+	City of Tenaha	() Lee Gibbs	May 4, 2027
+	City of Tenaha	() William Holmes	May 4, 2027
+	City of Tenaha	() Orinthia Johnson	May 4, 2027
+	City of Tenaha	() David Thomas	May 4, 2027
+	City of Timpson	() Debra Smith	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Teri Alexander	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Judd Green	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Ryan McDonald	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Penny Ramsey	May 4, 2027
+	City Secretary	() Misty Burgess AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of Timpson	() Charleston Johnson	May 4, 2027
+	Mayor	() Debra Smith AMA	May 4, 2027
▶ School (47: 47 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Trustee	() Josh Burns	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Greg Hubbard	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Casey Lout	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Cody Miller	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Valerie Moore AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() James Ragan	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Traci Willoughby	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Deuce Wulf	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() David Chandler	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() L Eddins	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Johnny Lewis AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Dave Mouch	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Steve Noble	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Benny Russell	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Bradley Wilburn	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Casey Williams	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jeff Cater	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Titus Chambliss	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Ryan Fuller AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jason Harvey	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jacob Kay	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Brandon Neal	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Reid Nichols	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Krystal Raybon	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Mark Bohannon	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Tim Bradshaw	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Etola Jones	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Chris Koltonski	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Joey Lawson	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Arvis Moore	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Joe Schillings	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Raynard West AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Robert Barton	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Eugene Bowden	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Terry Bowlin AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Tracy Collins	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Cicily Cross-Blair	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Vickie Jernigan	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Chip Roberson	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Aaron Roland	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Cody Beckham	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Stephen Burgay	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Carlos Johnson	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jim Rader	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Tammy Sparks	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Brinson Stewart	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Justin Timmons	May 4, 2027
▶ County (5: 5 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Shelby County	() Jennifer L Fountain AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Constitutional County Judge	() Allison Harbison	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Judge	() Allison Harbison AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff, n/a	() Kevin Windham	Nov 3, 2026
+	Tax Assessor-Collector	() Deborah Riley AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (7: 7 filled, 0 vacant)
+	273rd District Court	() James (Jim) Payne Jr.	Nov 3, 2026
+	273rd District Court	() Jr., James (Jim) A. Payne	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice of Peace	() Tracy A. Broadway	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice of Peace	() Marla J. Denby	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice of Peace	() Dee Dee Green	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice of Peace	() Donna Hughes	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice of Peace	() Melba Rodgers	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 3	(R) Robert Nichols AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	Texas House of Representatives District 9	(R) Trent Ashby AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (23: 23 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 1	(R) Nathaniel Moran 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

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