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.

Wise County

173 seats · 173 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (79: 79 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Mayor	() Colleen Self AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of Alvord	() Caleb Caviness	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Andrew Ballinger	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Joshua Christensen	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Brian Hatzenbihler	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Chris Quintana	May 4, 2027
+	City of Alvord	() Dewayne Sherwood	May 4, 2027
+	City of Aurora	() Terry Solomon AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Kristin Cline	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Bill Cooke	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Bill McCurdy	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Larry Naugle	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Deb Terrell	May 4, 2027
+	City of Aurora	() Ron Pellegrini	May 4, 2027
+	City of Boyd	() Rodney Holmes	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Aaron DePino	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Eric Frisinger	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Sheril Rodgers	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jimmy Young	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Adrian Zgoda	May 4, 2027
+	City Secretary	() Sharon Palos AMA	May 4, 2027
+	Mayor Pro Tem	() Randy Adams	May 4, 2027
+	City of Bridgeport	() Randy Singleton	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Preston Brown	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Matt Hoose	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Sylvia Ramirez	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Bobby Rodriguez	May 4, 2027
+	City of Bridgeport	() Susan Coffman	May 4, 2027
+	City of Chico	() Position Vacant	May 4, 2027
+	City Secretary	() Pamela Mills AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of Chico	() Position Vacant	May 4, 2027
+	Mayor Pro Tem	() Josh McDaniel	May 4, 2027
+	City of Decatur	() Mike McQuiston	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Eddie Allen	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jake Hayes	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Darlene Hilton	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Debra Jackson	May 4, 2027
+	City of Decatur	() Melinda Reeves	May 4, 2027
+	City of Lake Bridgeport	() Nick Bilby	May 4, 2027
+	City of Lake Bridgeport	() Pete Casalegno	May 4, 2027
+	City of Lake Bridgeport	() Louise Hazel	May 4, 2027
+	City of Lake Bridgeport	() Chris Loe	May 4, 2027
+	City of Lake Bridgeport	() Andy Smith	May 4, 2027
+	City of New Fairview	() John Taylor	May 4, 2027
+	City of New Fairview	() Ricky Jones	May 4, 2027
+	City of New Fairview	() Kelly Kena	May 4, 2027
+	City of New Fairview	() Peter Kozlowski	May 4, 2027
+	City of New Fairview	() Alisa Scheps	May 4, 2027
+	City Secretary	() Monica Rodriguez AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of New Fairview	() Steven King	May 4, 2027
+	City of Newark	() Crystal Cardwell	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Nathanial Butler	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jennifer Hill	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Melanie Payne	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Richard Sidebottom	May 4, 2027
+	City Secretary	() Jenni Moore AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of Newark	() Chris Raines	May 4, 2027
+	City of Paradise	() Ashley Blumensaadt	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Cody Anderson	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Cody Cook	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Paul Potts	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() John Ward	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Matthew Whitten	May 4, 2027
+	City of Paradise	() Teresa Moody AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of Paradise	() Alisha Whitten AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of Rhome	() Kenny Crenshaw	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jeremy Finch	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jimmy Johnson	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Kristi King	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Randall Loftis	May 4, 2027
+	City Secretary	() Shannon Montgomery AMA	May 4, 2027
+	Mayor Pro Tem	() Michelle Tye	May 4, 2027
+	City of Runaway Bay	() Herman White	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Richard Griffin	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Steve Holt	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Todd Low	May 4, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Chris Petty	May 4, 2027
+	City of Runaway Bay	() Misty Choate AMA	May 4, 2027
+	City of Runaway Bay	() Carolyn Moody	May 4, 2027
▶ School (51: 51 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Trustee	() Mark Gose	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jimmy Looney	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Aaron Moore	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Russell Rice	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Daniel Ruddick	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Travis Taylor	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Lance Thweatt	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Krista Barber	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Kyle Erwin	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Dusty Lamance	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jeremy Lambert	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Aaron Lambert	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Trae Luttrell	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Kenneth Shepherd	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Shanda Wood AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Sheri Albright AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() James Bost	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Scott Hiler	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Kailynn Hudson	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Charles Mauldin	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Terry Rye	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Duane Sutherland	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Ga Buckner	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Breann Cox AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Ubaldo Garcia	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Kyle Grimes	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jada Grooms	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Chris Laney	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Tim Raley	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Nate Bayless	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Delvon Campbell	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Jeremy Duncan	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Matt Joiner	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Scott Koehler	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Karen Rue AMA	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Sandra Schneider	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Stan Shults	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Shannon Caddell	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Scott Cox	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Phil Erickson	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Homer Mundy	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Russell Read	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Renea Remmele	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Landon Smith	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Shaun Alexander	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Kimberly Dunlap	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Tim Fletcher	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Alex Markel	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Brian Moore	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Ashley Self	May 4, 2027
+	School Board Trustee	() Johnny Zuniga	May 4, 2027
▶ County (5: 5 filled, 0 vacant)
+	County Clerk	() Blanca Tuma AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Constitutional County Judge	() Judson D. Clark	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Judge	() J.D Clark AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Sheriff, n/a	() Lane Akin	Nov 3, 2026
+	Tax Assessor-Collector	() Monte Shaw AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (7: 7 filled, 0 vacant)
+	County Court-at-Law Judge	() Greg Lowery	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice of Peace	() Willie D. Garrett	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice of Peace	() Mandy Hopkins Hays	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice of Peace	() Stacy Jan Morrow	Nov 3, 2026
+	Justice of Peace	() Kim L. Redman	Nov 3, 2026
+	Statutory County Court Judge	() Greg Preston Lowery	Nov 3, 2026
+	Statutory County Court Judge	() Dana Davis Manoushagian	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 61	(R) Keresa Richardson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (24: 24 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 13	(R) Ronny Jackson AMA	Nov 3, 2026
	U.S. Representative — District 26	(R) Brandon Gill 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)
+	West Wise Special Utility District	() Darcie White AMA	May 4, 2027
+	Wise County Water Supply District	() Greg Hall AMA	May 4, 2027

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