In Their Own Words

What officials say vs. what they do. Every quote sourced, every contradiction documented.

Votes to repeal voter-approved paper ballot ordinance
Independence County Quorum Court
December 11, 2025
Meeting Minutes
THE REALITY
Citizens approved the ordinance at the ballot box Nov 5, 2024. Overridden by government officials Dec 11, 2025.
How we know: Election results Nov 5, 2024 showing voter approval; Quorum Court meeting minutes Dec 11, 2025 showing repeal vote
Pushes back on FOIA specificity requirements
County Attorney Haney
November 5, 2024
Email Response
THE REALITY
Attorney Lancaster issued FINAL WARNING for FOIA violation (Nov 8, 2024). AG complaint filed Nov 18, 2024.
How we know: Official FOIA violation warning letter from Lancaster Law Firm, Attorney General complaint on file
County has nothing to hide regarding paper ballot records
Judge Jeffery
November 1, 2024
Public Statement
THE REALITY
Multiple FOIA requests overdue, partial responses only, no emails/texts provided despite specific requests
How we know: FOIA tracker shows delayed and incomplete responses to multiple records requests

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