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.

Shenandoah County

112 seats · 112 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (80: 80 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Mayor	() Brandy Hawkins Boies	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member Dist EDINBURG	() Ashleigh A Kimmons	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member Dist EDINBURG	() Judy A Pangle	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member Dist EDINBURG	() Scott C Wymer	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member Dist EDINBURG	() Michael F Funkhouser	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member Dist EDINBURG	() Evelyn L Burner	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member Dist EDINBURG	() Tabatha R Dellinger	Nov 2, 2027
+	Edinburg Mayor	() Daniel Harshman	Nov 2, 2027
+	Edinburg Town Council Member - Edinburg	() Steven Crisman	Nov 2, 2027
+	Edinburg Town Council Member - Edinburg	() Tabatha Dellinger	Nov 2, 2027
+	Edinburg Town Council Member - Edinburg	() Barbara Strong	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mt Jackson Town Council Member - Mt Jackson	() Evelyn Burner	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mt Jackson Town Council Member - Mt Jackson	() Madison Estep	Nov 2, 2027
+	Mt Jackson Town Council Member - Mt Jackson	() Rodney Shepherd	Nov 2, 2027
+	New Market Mayor	() Peter Hughes	Nov 2, 2027
+	New Market Town Council Member - New Market	() Larry Bompiani	Nov 2, 2027
+	New Market Town Council Member - New Market	() Robert King	Nov 2, 2027
+	New Market Town Council Member - New Market	() Scott Wymer	Nov 2, 2027
+	Strasburg Town Council Member - Strasburg	() Ashleigh Kimmons	Nov 2, 2027
+	Strasburg Town Council Member - Strasburg	() Christie Monahan	Nov 2, 2027
+	Strasburg Town Council Member - Strasburg	() Jonathan Price	Nov 2, 2027
+	Strasburg Town Council Member - Strasburg	() David Woodson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Toms Brook Mayor	() Lisa Currie	Nov 2, 2027
+	Toms Brook Town Council Member - Toms Brook	() Cena Hubbell	Nov 2, 2027
+	Toms Brook Town Council Member - Toms Brook	() Lisa Keller-Nelson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Toms Brook Town Council Member - Toms Brook	() Judy Pangle	Nov 2, 2027
+	Toms Brook Town Council Member - Toms Brook	() Kevin Shipe	Nov 2, 2027
+	Toms Brook Town Council Member - Toms Brook	() Michael Triggs	Nov 2, 2027
+	Toms Brook Town Council Member - Toms Brook	() Susie Wilburn	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town of Edinburg	() Daniel Harshman AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() James Baird	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Clyde Beachy AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Bill Boone AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Bradley Dellinger AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Joan Reistetter AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Stephen Stee AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Steven Wood AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Fay Wymer-Hollar AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town of Mt Jackson	() Donald Pifer AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Dennis Andrick AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Judy Fultz	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Bonnie Good AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() W. Holtzman AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Whitney Miller AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Rodney Shepherd	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town of New Market	() Larry Bompiani AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Douglas Bradley AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Janice Hannah AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Peggy Harkness AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Peter Hughes AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Bob King AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Daryl Watkins AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Scott Wymer AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town of Strasburg	() Brandy Boies AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() A. Carter IV AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Dane Hooser AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Ashleigh Kimmons AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Andrew Lowder AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Christie Monahan AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Emily Reynolds AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Doreen Ricard	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() H. Stover AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Paul Weaver AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town of Toms Brook	() Lisa Currie AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	(W) Cena Hubbell	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Lisa Keller-Nelson AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() M. O'Toole AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Judy Pangle AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Dawn Rinker AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Michael Triggs AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town of Woodstock	() Jeremy McCleary AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() A. Cross AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Michael Funkhouser AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Alicia Gutshall AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Frank Haun AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Stephen Heishman AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jacqueline Lambert	Nov 2, 2027
+	Woodstock Town Council Member - Woodstock	() Laura Bennett	Nov 2, 2027
+	Woodstock Town Council Member - Woodstock	() Michael Funkhouser	Nov 2, 2027
+	Woodstock Town Council Member - Woodstock	() Michelle Manning	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (9: 9 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Shenandoah County School Board	() Dennis Barlow AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shenandoah County School Board	() Kyle Gutshall AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Shenandoah County School Board	() Brandi Rutz AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Gloria Carlineo	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Whitney Pence	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Michael Rickard	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Lewis Scheibe	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Thomas Streett	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Larry Vance	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (7: 7 filled, 0 vacant)
+	County Treasurer Dist SHENANDOAH	() Cindy George AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Board of Supervisors Member	(R) Dennis Morris AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Board of Supervisors Member	() Karl Roulston AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Board of Supervisors Member	(R) Joshua Stephens AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Commonwealth's Attorney Dist SHENANDOAH COUNTY	() Elizabeth Cooper AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner	() Dennis Morris	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner	() Karl Roulston	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (6: 6 filled, 0 vacant)
+	VA Governor	(D) Abigail Spanberger	Nov 2, 2027
+	VA Attorney General	(D) Jay Jones	Nov 2, 2027
+	VA Secretary of State	(D) Eddie Garcia	Nov 2, 2027
+	VA State Senator District 26	(R) Ryan Mcdougle AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Virginia House of Delegates District 15	(D) Laura Jane Cohen AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Virginia House of Delegates District 15	(D) Laura Cohen AMA	Nov 2, 2027
▶ Federal (10: 10 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 6	(R) Ben Cline AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia	(N) Arenda Allen	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia	(N) Rossie Alston Jr.	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia	(N) Leonie Brinkema	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia	(N) Mark Davis	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia	(N) John Gibney Jr.	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia	(N) Patricia Giles	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia	(N) Robert Ballou	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia	(N) Thomas Cullen	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia	(N) Elizabeth Dillon	Nov 3, 2026

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