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Paper Ballot Ordinance Implementation

Agency: Independence County Clerk (Tracey Mitchell) via arkansasclerks.com

Request Details

Status

Fulfilled

Date Filed

2026-02-03

Legal Deadline

2026-02-06

Date Response

2026-02-05

Request Description

FOIA Request: Implementation of Independence County Paper Ballot Ordinance and March 2026 Election Preparation

Notes

QC MINUTES REVEAL: Ord 2024-18 (paper ballot) was REPEALED by Ord 2025-27 on Dec 11, 2025. Roll call vote: 9-0 (2 absent). County Attorney Haney cited state supreme court ruling on filing dates. See QC Minutes analysis report.

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Under Ark. Code Ann. § 25-19-105, all public records must be open to inspection and copying by any citizen. Custodians must respond within 3 business days. If you believe a FOIA violation has occurred, you may file a complaint with the Arkansas Attorney General or pursue legal action in circuit court.