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Response Received: February 26, 2026

From: Daniel Haney, Independence County Attorney ([email protected])
Date: February 26, 2026
CC: Clint Lancaster

County Attorney Haney responded to the FOIA request regarding communications about Bryan Norris, IndependenceWatch.com, and FOIA compliance.

Summary of Response

Haney stated that after reviewing the request, he only has emails that Bryan Norris sent to other county officials that included Haney as a CC recipient. He reports having no additional documents beyond these carbon-copied emails.

Haney indicated he is currently compiling all emails he has been carbon copied on and will provide those documents once he has them all downloaded.

Timeline

• February 21, 2026: FOIA request submitted requesting all communications between County Attorney and various officials regarding Bryan Norris, IndependenceWatch.com, and FOIA compliance matters (January 1, 2026 – present)
• February 25, 2026: Haney acknowledged receipt, noted he was in court Monday-Wednesday, committed to providing documents by February 26
• February 26, 2026: Haney provided partial response indicating he only has CC’d emails, currently compiling documents for delivery

Analysis

The response indicates Haney maintains minimal email records regarding these topics. If accurate, this suggests either:

• Most county discussions about FOIA matters occur through other communication channels (phone, in-person)
• Limited inter-office coordination on FOIA responses
• Haney is not the primary legal advisor on FOIA compliance

Status

Partial response received. Documents compilation in progress. Awaiting delivery of CC’d emails Haney is compiling.

Source: Email from Daniel Haney ([email protected]) to [email protected], February 26, 2026