Paper Ballot Ordinance Implementation
Agency: Independence County Clerk (Tracey Mitchell) via arkansasclerks.com
Request Details
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QC MINUTES REVEAL: Ord 2024-18 (paper ballot) was REPEALED by Ord 2025-27 on Dec 11, 2025.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.