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.

Hot Springs County

97 seats · 97 filled · 0 vacant

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	✎▶Seat CAND	TIP Name ⊘ AMA	Next Election
▶ Municipal (26: 26 filled, 0 vacant)
+	Mayor	() Gary Holbert	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Corey Johnston	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Sidney Mcdonald	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Julie Music	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Stephen Thomas	Nov 3, 2026
+	Mayor	() Jessica Slagle	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Zachary Crees	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Cindy Elledge	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Kim Graham	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Tina Keasling	Nov 3, 2026
+	Mayor	() J.W Yetter	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Seth Bennett	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Colin Moody	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Eric Scott	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Dustin Taylor	Nov 3, 2026
+	Mayor	() Adam Estenson	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() John Dorman Sr.	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() John Dorman, Sr	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Rachel Hughes	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Tony Larson	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Dusty Lewis	Nov 3, 2026
+	Town of Thermopolis	() Adam Estenson	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() John Dorman,	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Rachel Hughes	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Tony Larson	Nov 3, 2026
+	City Council Member	() Dusty Lewis	Nov 3, 2026
▶ School (7: 7 filled, 0 vacant)
+	School Board Member	() Jennifer Axtell	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Chauncy Johnson	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Marshall Keller	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Jean Skelton	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Sherman Skelton	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Bethany Webber	Nov 3, 2026
+	School Board Member	() Nichole Weyer	Nov 3, 2026
▶ County (4: 4 filled, 0 vacant)
+	County Clerk	(R) Nina Webber AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	County Attorney	(R) Jerry Williams AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hot Springs County Commissioner	() Bob Aguiar	Nov 3, 2026
+	Hot Springs County Commissioner	() Paul Galovich	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Judicial (51: 51 filled, 0 vacant)
+	WY Eighth Judicial District	() Clark C. Allan	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Eighth Judicial District	() Nathaniel Scott Hibben	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Fifth Judicial District	() S. Joseph Darrah	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Fifth Judicial District	() Edward G. Luhm	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY First Judicial District	() Sean C. Chambers	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY First Judicial District	() Antoinette Williams	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Fourth Judicial District	() Shelley A. Cundiff	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Ninth Judicial District	() Jefferson Boone Coombs	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Ninth Judicial District	() John LaBuda	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Ninth Judicial District	() Wesley A. Roberts	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Ninth Judicial District	() Daniel M. Stebner	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Second Judicial District	() Robert J. Sanford	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Second Judicial District	() Susan K. Stipe	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Seventh Judicial District	() Brian Christensen	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Seventh Judicial District	() Nichole R. Collier	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Seventh Judicial District	() Michael N. Patchen	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Seventh Judicial District	() Kevin Taheri	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Sixth Judicial District	() Wendy M. Bartlett	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Sixth Judicial District	() Lynda R Bush	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Third Judicial District	() Gregory S. Corpening	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Third Judicial District	() Michael L. Greer	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Third Judicial District	() Craig L. Jones	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Third Judicial District	() John R. Prokos	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Eighth Judicial District	() Edward A Buchanan	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Eighth Judicial District	() F. Scott Peasley	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Fifth Judicial District	() Bill Simpson	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY First Judicial District	() Thomas Campbell	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY First Judicial District	() Catherine R. Rogers	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY First Judicial District	() Steven K. Sharpe	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Fourth Judicial District	() Benjamin Kirven	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Fourth Judicial District	() Darci A. V. Phillips	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Ninth Judicial District	() Katharine G. McKay	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Ninth Judicial District	() Melissa M. Owens	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Second Judicial District	() Dawnessa A. Snyder	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Second Judicial District	() Melissa Westby	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Seventh Judicial District	() Joshua C. Eames	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Seventh Judicial District	() Daniel L. Forgey	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Seventh Judicial District	() W. Thomas Sullins	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Seventh Judicial District	() Catherine E. Wilking	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Sixth Judicial District	() Matthew F.G. Castano	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Sixth Judicial District	() James Michael Causey	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Sixth Judicial District	() Stuart S. Healy III	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Third Judicial District	() Joseph B. Bluemel	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Third Judicial District	() Nena James	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Third Judicial District	() James Kaste	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Third Judicial District	() Richard L. Lavery	Nov 3, 2026
+	Wyoming Supreme Court Justice	() Lynne Boomgaarden	Nov 3, 2026
+	Wyoming Supreme Court Justice	() John G. Fenn	Nov 3, 2026
+	Wyoming Supreme Court Justice	() Kate M. Fox	Nov 3, 2026
+	Wyoming Supreme Court Justice	() Kari Gray	Nov 3, 2026
+	Wyoming Supreme Court Justice	() Robert C. Jarosh	Nov 3, 2026
▶ State (7: 7 filled, 0 vacant)
+	WY Governor	(R) Mark Gordon	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Attorney General	(R) Keith Kautz	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY Secretary of State	(R) Chuck Gray	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY State Senator District 20	(R) Edward Cooper AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	WY State Representative District 28	(R) John Winter AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	Wyoming State Auditor	(R) Kristi Racines	Nov 3, 2026
+	Wyoming State Treasurer	(R) Curt Meier	Nov 3, 2026
▶ Federal (2: 2 filled, 0 vacant)
	U.S. Representative	(R) Harriet Hageman AMA	Nov 3, 2026
+	U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming	(N) Nancy Freudenthal	Nov 3, 2026

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