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.

Tazewell County

81 seats · 81 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (53: 53 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Mayor	() Donald Scott Linkous	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member Dist BLUEFIELD	() Suzanne Brinegar	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member Dist BLUEFIELD	() Danny C Willis	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member Dist BLUEFIELD	() Jordan Christopher Bales	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member Dist BLUEFIELD	() Karen L Rich	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member Dist BLUEFIELD	() York Lindsey	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member Dist BLUEFIELD	() Travis M Bender	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member Dist BLUEFIELD	() James W Knowles Jr	Nov 2, 2027
+	Bluefield Mayor	() Donald Linkous	Nov 2, 2027
+	Bluefield Town Council Member - Bluefield	() Meagan Kade	Nov 2, 2027
+	Bluefield Town Council Member - Bluefield	() James Knowles Jr	Nov 2, 2027
+	Bluefield Town Council Member - Bluefield	() Chad Lambert	Nov 2, 2027
+	Cedar Bluff Mayor	() Kenneth Mcvey	Nov 2, 2027
+	Cedar Bluff Town Council Member - Cedar Bluff	() Tressia Boyd	Nov 2, 2027
+	Cedar Bluff Town Council Member - Cedar Bluff	() J Lindsey	Nov 2, 2027
+	Cedar Bluff Town Council Member - Cedar Bluff	() Jaimie Tuggle	Nov 2, 2027
+	Pocahontas Mayor	() Benjamin Gibson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Pocahontas Town Council Member - Pocahontas	() J Brinegar	Nov 2, 2027
+	Pocahontas Town Council Member - Pocahontas	() Nadja Brodesser	Nov 2, 2027
+	Pocahontas Town Council Member - Pocahontas	() Karen Lafon	Nov 2, 2027
+	Pocahontas Town Council Member - Pocahontas	() Ted Sluss	Nov 2, 2027
+	Richlands Mayor	() Rod Cury	Nov 2, 2027
+	Richlands Town Council Member - Richlands	() Jordan Bales	Nov 2, 2027
+	Richlands Town Council Member - Richlands	() Gary Jackson	Nov 2, 2027
+	Richlands Town Council Member - Richlands	() Seth White	Nov 2, 2027
+	Special Bluefield Town Council Member - Bluefield	() Karen Rich	Nov 2, 2027
+	Special Cedar Bluff Town Council Member - Cedar Bluff	() Travis Bender	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tazewell Mayor	() Michael Hoops	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tazewell Town Council Member - Tazewell	() Joe Beasley	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tazewell Town Council Member - Tazewell	() David Fox	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tazewell Town Council Member - Tazewell	() Danny Willis	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Cathy Payne AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Roy Riffe AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Anglis Trigg Jr AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Joe McGlothlin	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Kenneth Shepard AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Terry Stevenson AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town of Pocahontas	() Benjamin Gibson AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() J. Brinegar AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Michael Gibson AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Karen LaFon AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Ted Sluss AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town of Richlands	() Rod Cury AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jordan Bales AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jeffrey Hurst AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Gary Jackson AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Laura Mollo AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jannis White AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Rick Wood II AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Town of Tazewell	() Michael Hoops AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Zach Cline AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Emily Davis AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	City Council Member	() Jonathan Hankins AMA	Nov 2, 2027
▶ School (7: 7 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Tazewell County School Board	() N. Moir AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Tazewell County School Board	() B. Mullins AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Brannon Breeding	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Donna Culbertson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Irene Mullins	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() Erik Robinson	Nov 2, 2027
+	School Board Member	() David Woodard	Nov 2, 2027
▶ County (6: 6 filled, 0 vacant)
+	County Treasurer Dist TAZEWELL	() David Larimer II AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Board of Supervisors Member	(R) Aaron Gillespie AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Board of Supervisors Member	(R) K. Hrovatic AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Commonwealth's Attorney Dist TAZEWELL COUNTY	() James Plaster AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner	() Andy Hrovatic	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Commissioner	() Shanna Plaster	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (5: 5 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
	Virginia Senate District 38	(D) Jennifer Boysko AMA	Nov 2, 2027
+	Virginia House of Delegates District 3	(D) Alfonso Lopez AMA	Nov 2, 2027
▶ Federal (10: 10 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative — District 9	(R) H Griffith 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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