2024 FOIA REQUESTS

2024 FOIA REQUESTS

DATE of

REQUEST:

FILE

NUMBER:

REQUESTED

BY:

INFORMATION

REQUESTED:

RESPONSE:

#1

12-Jan-2024

24-0001

Deborah Poling Request for demographic information about At-Large Cherokee Nation In response to the request; Title 67 C.N.C.A. §104 provides: "A request to inspect or copy a public record

Scott

citizens living in Tulsa County to include ages, gender, veteran status, submitted under this Chapter must reasonably describe the records being requested. No provision of this

Cherokee Citizen and zip codes of residence (if possible)

Chapter requires a public body to create or compile new records or to create explantory material in response

to a request." Accordingly, though the FOIA provides a mechanism for Cherokee citizens to request access to

existing records of a public body, subject to certain exemptions, it does not impose an obligation on a public

body to conduct research, create new records, or compile information in response to a request for records.

Therefore, the Nation is not obligatd to undertake the creation of new records or to conduct research or

analysis to generate information in response to your request. The response was sent via email.

#2

1/18/2024

24-0002

Kylee Martinez Request for the deputy card and file for Skylar Sellers, all information In response to the request; a copy of the Addendum to the Cross-Deputation Agreement between the Adair

Cherokee Citizen and records relating to the date that Skylar Sellers was deputized as a

County Sheriff and Board of County Commissioners and the Cherokee Nation Marshal Service ("CNMS"),

Cherokee Marshal, underwent training as a Cherokee Marshal, any

along with information pertaining to the Cross Deputation of Skyler Sellers with the CNMS, and his

information relating to the tribe approving Skylar Sellers asserting the Authorization to Carry a Firearm were provided to Ms. Martinez. Further, after a careful review of the

defense that he was acting under tribal authority when shooting Anthony additional information requested and an assessment of relevant exemptions, we have detrmined that the

information in questions falls under the following exemptions: Pursuant to 67 C.N.C.A. §104, "[a] request

Martinez, a roster of all individuals deputized or cross deputized as

to inspect or copy a public record submitted under this Chapter must reasonably describe the records being

Cherokee Marshal's on June 29, 2021.

requested. No provision of this Chapter requires a public body to create or compile new records or to create

explantory material in response to a request." Accordingly, though the FOIA provides a mechanism for

Cherokee citizens to request access to existing records of a public body, subject to certain exemptions, it does

not impose an obligation on a public body to conduct research, create new records, or compile information in

response to a request for records. Therefore, the Nation is not obligatd to undertake the creation of new

records or to conduct research or analysis to generate information in response to your request. The response

was sent via email.

#3

1/26/2024

24-0003

Dan Latu

Non-Cherokee

Citizen

Request for all records related to the March 15, 2023 arrest of DMW.

All records related to the Protective Order issued against DMW in

February 2023.

In response to the request; it has come to our attention that you are not a Cherokee Nation citizen, therefore,

we are unable to respond to your FOIA request pursuant to Title 67 CNCA §104(A), which states in part:

"[a]ny Cherokee Nation citizen has a right to inspect or copy any public record of a public body...". The

response was sent via email.

#4

1/30/2024

24-0004

Christopher

Thomas

Request for all body worn camera footage from all officers on scene

total of 2 and all dash cam footage from all officers on scene total of 2.

All radio traffice 5 minutes before and 5 minutes after jailing. All

officers personnel notes pertaining to this incident and all footage from

officers personnel cell phones as well. Case No CF-23-3874.

In response; the request was denied due to the inability to confirm Mr. Thomas's enrollment status as a

Cherokee Nation citizen as the citizenship number provided does not belong to Mr. Thomas. Therefore we

are unable to respond to the FOIA request pursuant to Title 67 CNCA §104(A), which states in part: "[a]ny

Cherokee Nation citizen has a right to inspect or copy any public record of a public body...". Mr. Thomas is

welcome to re-submit his FOIA request with his citizenship number. The response was sent via email.

#5

2/7/2024

24-0005

Christopher

Request for all body worn camera footage of a responding officers on

The request was withdrawn and resubmitted due to lack of specific information in request.

Thomas

scene a total of two. Also requesting all dash cam footage from all

Cherokee Citizen responding officers on scene a total of two. Also all radio traffic five

minutes before and during ending five minutes after suspect was jailed

in regards to this incident. All personal police cell media collected on

scene. All personal notes taken from all officers pertaining to incident.

#6

2/12/2024

24-0006

Derrick Ross

Request for all and any information to the purchase and cost of the

Cherokee Citizen building at address 3227 S Muskogee Ave #5405, Tahlequah, OK

74464, formally known as Means Furniture.

In response to the request; Title 67 C.N.C.A. §104 provides: "A request to inspect or copy a public record

submitted under this Chapter must reasonably describe the records being requested." Your request seeking

"all and any information to the purchase and cost of the building…" does not comply with the requirements of

the FOIA. The response was sent via email.

#7

2/12/2024

24-0007

Derrick Ross

Request for all and any information to the purchase and cost of the

Cherokee Citizen building at address 7 W Division ST, Stilwell, OK 74960 formally

known as "Rowans Restaurant be made available to me for inspection

and by the citizens of the Cherokee Nation.

In response to the request; Title 67 C.N.C.A. §104 provides: "A request to inspect or copy a public record

submitted under this Chapter must reasonably describe the records being requested." Your request seeking

"all and any information to the purchase and cost of the building…" does not comply with the requirements of

the FOIA. The response was sent via email.

#8

2/20/2024

24-0008

Christopher

Request for all body worn cameral footage of all responding officers on In response to the request, the Cherokee Nation Marshal Service has reviewed their records and no documents

Thomas

scene a total of two. Also requesting all dash cam footage from all

exist pertaining to case CF-23-3874. The response was sent via email.

Cherokee Citizen responding officers on scene a total of two. Also all radio traffic five

minutes before and during ending five minutes after suspect was jailed

in regards to case CF-23-3874.

#9

3/4/2024

24-0009

Cole McLain

Non-Cherokee

Citizen

Request for police report for incident number 2023-13697.

In response to the request; it has come to our attention that you are not a Cherokee Nation citizen, therefore,

we are unable to respond to your FOIA request pursuant to Title 67 CNCA §104(A), which states in part:

"[a]ny Cherokee Nation citizen has a right to inspect or copy any public record of a public body...". The

response was sent via email.

#10

3/23/2024

24-0010

Jami Murphy

Request for the number of citizens on the rolls for the Cherokee Nation In response to the request, a copy of the 2025 Council Districts map was provided to Ms. Murphy. The

Cherokee Citizen or citizens that are documented as citizens within the Cherokee Nation response was sent via email.

in each district (excluding the at large district) as of December 31, 2023.

#11

3/28/2024

24-0011

Jamee Suarez

Request access to and copies of all records including incident reports,

statements, bodycam video, photos, and/or video related to a large

cockfight located near Stilwell, OK that was reported to the Adair

County Sheriff's Dept. and the Cherokee Nation on Saturday, February

3, 2024.

In response to the request; Title 67 C.N.C.A. §104 provides in part: "[a]ny Cherokee Nation citizen has a

right to inspect or copy any public record of a public body…" (Emphasis added). Your recent FOIA request

failed to include sufficient evidence to confirm your enrollment status as a Cherokee Nation citizen.

Therefore, we are unable to respond to your request. The response was sent via email.

#12

4/2/2024

24-0012

Chad Smith

Request for the following information for the period of Jauary 1, 2019 In response to the request; in addition to other applicable exemptions, 67 C.N.C.A. §104 provides: "A

Cherokee Citizen to present, for each vehicle assigned to or predominantly used by

request to inspect or copy a public record submitted under this Chapter must reasonably describe the records

Principal Chief Hoskin and any other elected officer of the Cherokee

being requested." Your request seeing certain information "for each vehicle assigned to or predominantly

Nation: Manufacturer's Statement of Origin; Bill of Sale; Method of

used by Principal Chief Hoskin and any other elected officer of the Cherokee Nation" fails to reasonably

payment; Registration; Purchase Order/Request; emails from to or from describe a record. Therefore, we are unable to respond to your request. The response was sent via email.

the Cherokee Nation to Cherokee Nation Businesses requesting use of a

vehicle, specifications, arrival, transfer of use of the vehicle; vehicle

insurance, budget sheet showing appropriateion of the expense of the

vehicle and the Monroney Sticker.

#13

4/2/2024

24-0013

Chad Smith

Request for copies of complaints and requests for investigations

In response to the request; Title 67 C.N.C.A. §105 exempts certain matters from disclosure. Specifically, 67

Cherokee Citizen submitted to the Cheokee Election Commission for the last four general C.N.C.A. §105(A)(14) exempts: "Documents otherwise publicly available or previously provided." Your

elections and the Election Commission or Attorney General's disposition request for "copies of complaints and requests for investigations submitted to the Cherokee Election

Commission for the last four general elections and the Election Commission or Attorney General's

or response to each.

Disposition or response to each" seeks information otherwise publicly available, therefore it is exempt from

disclosure under the FOIA. The response was sent via email.

#14

4/2/2024

24-0014

Chad Smith

Request for information and documents for the Principal Chief's

In response to the request; in addition to other applicable exemptions, 67 C.N.C.A. §105 exempts certain

Cherokee Citizen residence located at 17660 S. Muskogee, Tahlequah, OK designated as matters from disclosure. Specifically, 67 C.N.C.A. §105(B) exempts: "information that may unreasonably

the principal Chief's Residence by Executive Order 2019-01 BJB for the interfere with the Cherokee Nation's interests in litigation or potential litigation..." Your request seeksa

period since 2017. Request copies of information in the following 3

information that is the subject of pending litigation against the Nation in the Cherokee Nation District Court.

categories: (1) Work orders, receipts for materials, labor reports,

Therefore, the information you seek is exempt from disclosure. The response was sent via email.

budget reports, contracts for the repair, source of payment (cancelled

checks, credit card statement) for remodeling, improvements or

renovations including fencing interior repair; (2) Work orders receipts

for materials, labor reports, budget reports, contracts, source of payment

(cancelled checks, credit card statement) for furniture and furnishings;

and (3) Emails to and from contractors, subcontractors, Cherokee

Nation or Cherokee Nation Business regarding the remodeling,

improvements or renovations.

#15

4/2/2024

24-0015

Kelli Minson

Request for marshal report (police report) for Case #CM-23-2440 filed

Cherokee Citizen 8/11/2023 Cherokee Nation Court Clerk.

In response to the request; after a thorough search of its records, based on the information provided in the

request, the Cherokee Nation Marshal Service was unable to locate records responsive to the request. The

response was sent via email.

#16

4/14/2024

24-0016

Derrick Ross

Request for the following information: title deed, purchase agreement, The warranty deed for the property was provided in response to the request. The remaining records identified

Cherokee Citizen bill of sale, disclosure statement, and appraisal of property purchased by in the request are exempt from disclosure pursuant to 67 C.N.C.A. §§ 104(A); 105(A)(1); and 105(A)(5)(a)-(

c). The response was sent via email.

Cherokee Nation , address 7 W Division St, Stilwell, OK, formerly

known as "Rowans Restaurant".

#17

4/14/2024

24-0017

Derrick Ross

Request for the following information: title deed, purchase agreement, The warranty deed for the property was provided in response to the request. The remaining records identified

Cherokee Citizen bill of sale, disclosure statement, and appraisal of property purchased by in the request are exempt from disclosure pursuant to 67 C.N.C.A. §§ 104(A); 105(A)(1); and 105(A)(5)(a)-(

c). The response was sent via email.

Cherokee Nation , address 3227 S Muskogee Ave #5405, Tahlequah,

OK, formerly known as "Means Furniture".

#18

4/14/2024

24-0018

Derrick Ross

Request for the number of properties owned by Cherokee Nation that

In response to the request, Title 67 C.N.C.A. §104 provides: "A request to inspect or copy a public record

Cherokee Citizen are not in operation, vacant, or not being used by Cherokee Nation

submitted under this Chapter must reasonably describe the records being requested. No provision of this

business, hospitality, health care, or any Cherokee Nation servics and/or Chapter requires a public body to create or compile new records or to create explanatory material in response

entity provided to the Cherokee Nation citizens or the public.

to a request." Your request seeking "the number of properties owned by Cherokee Nation that are not in

operations, vacant, or not being used by Cherokee Nation business, hospitality, health care, or any Cherokee

Nation services and/or entity provided to te Cherokee Nation citizens or the public...." does not comply with

the requirements of the FOIA. The response was sent via email.

#19

4/14/2024

24-0019

Derrick Ross

Request for the following information: title deed, purchase agreement, The warranty deed for the property was provided in response to the request. The remaining records identified

Cherokee Citizen bill of sale, disclosure statement, and appraisal of property purchased by in the request are exempt from disclosure pursuant to 67 C.N.C.A. §§ 104(A); 105(A)(1); and 105(A)(5)(a)-(

Cherokee Nation , address 610 N 2nd St, Stilwell, OK, formerly known c). The response was sent via email.

as "Stilwell IGA Warehouse Market, Inc.".

#20

4/16/2024

24-0020

Regina Corley 2021-0061452 DC reportedly gave alcohol and made a lewd comment

Cherokee Citizen to a minor. Requestor is the mother of both parties. The Cherokee

Nation made an affidavit and arrest warrant then suddenly dropped the

case. Why did the tribe suddenly drop the case? It would help the

requestor to better understand what happend.

In response to the request; Title 67 C.N.C.A. §104 provides: "A request to inspect or copy a public record

submitted under this Chapter must reasonably describe the records being requested. No provision of this

Chapter requires a public body to create or compile new records or to create explantory material in response

to a request." Accordingly, though the FOIA provides a mechanism for Cherokee citizens to request access to

existing records of a public body, the information you have requested pertaining to the prosecutorial decision

is exempt from disclosure pursuant to Title 67 C.N.C.A. §104(3), which states in part: "[r]ecords of law

enforcment and public safety agencies not otherwise available by law that were compiled in the process of

detecting and investigating crime...". The response was sent via email.

#21

5/9/2024

24-0021

Rick Thomas

Non-Cherokee

Citizen

Request for records for Indian lineal ancestors, a new card and

information about IMM account.

In response to the request; we have searched our records and it has come to our attention that you are not a

Cherokee Nation citizen, therefore, we are unable to respond to your FOIA request pursuant to Title 67

C.N.C.A. §104(A), which states in part: "[a]ny Cherokee Nation citizen has a right to inspect or copy any

public record of a public body...". However, you may contact the Cherokee Nation Registration Department

at the following website and email. They should be able to assist you with your inquiry. Website:

Cherokee.org Cherokee Nation Tribal Registration; Email: registration@cherokee.org. The response was

sent via email.

#22

5/13/2024

24-0022

Jamee Suarez

Request for 24-0011-Incident reports.

Cherokee Citizen

In response to the request; we are unable to accept the request as submitted as it refers to the previous FOIA

request, which has been responded to and is now closed. A new FOIA request form will need to be submitted

in order to process the request. The response was sent via email.

#23

5/15/2024

24-0023

Cara Cowan Watts Request a copy of each map and corresponding kmz files for every map In response to the request; the draft maps used for redistricting consideration were provided to Mrs. Cowan

Cherokee Citizen presented to the Cherokee Nation Tribal Council by Cherokee Nation

Watts. The response was sent via email.

Attorney General Chad Harsha, any of his representatives, or anyone on

Tribal Council or presenting to Tribal Council for redistricting

consideration in 2023 and 2024 impacting the upcoming 2025 Tribal

Council elections.

#24

5/28/2024

24-0024

Jamee Suarez

Request access to and copies of all records including incident reports,

Cherokee Citizen statements, bodycam video, photos, and/or video related to a large

cockfight located near Stilwell, OK that was reported to the Adair

County Sheriff's Dept. and the Cherokee Nation on Saturday, February

3, 2024.

In response to the request, the information requested is exempt from disclosure pursuant to 67 C.N.C.A.

§105(A)(3) and 67 C.N.C.A §105(A)(8). The response was sent via email.

#25

6/20/2024

24-0025

Douglas Ballard

Cherokee Citien

Request to receive all records (emails) related to the person (Douglas

In response to the request, Title 67 C.N.C.A. §104 provides: "A request to inspect or copy a public record

Dale Ballard) and all correspondence records between Cherokee Nation submitted under this Chapter must reasonably describe the records being requested. No provision of this

employees affiliated or related to Douglas Ballard however my name

Chapter requires a public body to create or compile new records or to create explanatory material in response

name may appear in form of text. All records from the date of 1-1-2021 to a request." Your request seeking "all records (emails) related to the person (Douglas Dale Ballard) and all

to present day 6-20-2024.

correspondence records between Cherokee Nation employees affiliated or related to Douglas Ballard however

my name may apperar in form of text...From the date of 1-1-2021 to present day 6-20-2024" does not comply

with the requirements of the FOIA. The response was sent via email.

#26

7/21/2024

24-0026

Wendy Sanders Request for the arrest documentation and additional citations given

Cherokee Citizen during the incident with NE aka NEN DUI and child endangerment.

In response to the request; the Cherokee Nation Marshal Service reviewed their records and there is no

documentation pertaining to this incident on file with their department. The response was mailed and sent via

email.

#27

8/1/2024

24-0027

Rob McCoy

Request for police reports covering the period from January 1, 2020 to In response to the request, the information was provided to the Office of the Chief Investigator for the Eastern

March 28, 2023 for six (6) specific individuals when they are listed as a District of Oklahoma.

InvestigatorFederal Public victim, suspect or witness.

Defenders Office

#28

8/9/2024

24-0028

Charlotte Coats Request for a copy of the specs and purchase documents and type of

Cherokee Citizen software used for votiing machines.

In response to the request, Title 67 C.N.C.A. §104 provides: "A request to inspect or copy a public record

submitted under this Chapter must reasonably describe the records being requested. No provision of this

Chapter requires a public body to create or compile new records or to create explanatory material in response

to a request." Your request seeking: I would like a copy of the specs and p urchase douments and type of

software used"" does not omply with the requirements of the FOIA. The response was sent via US mail.

#29

8/14/2024

24-0029

Cassandra Thomas Request for the lineage ancestors from the Cherokee tribe and

enrollment in the tribe with a new IM account.

In response to the request, Title 67 C.N.C.A. §104(A), which states in part: "[a]ny Cherokee Nation citizen

has a right to inspect or copy any public record of a public body..." (Emphasis added). Your recent FOIA

request failed to include sufficient evidence to confirm your enrollment status as a Cherokee Nation citizen.

Therefore, we are unable to respond to your request. The response was sent via US mail.

#30

8/30/2024

24-0030

Sandra Danderson Request for a copy of the Cherokee Nation Marshal Service Standard

In response to the request, please be advised that 67 CNCA §104(A), which states in part: "[a]ny Cherokee

Operating Procedures and the Policy/Procedure Handbook. Request for Nation citizen has a right to inspect or copy any public record of a public body...". Based upon the

information provided in your request, we are currently unable to confirm your enrollment status as a

any and all documents, reports, audio and video recordings,

photographs, CAD's recordng and printouts, and any other materials

Cherokee Nation Citizen. Therefore, we are unable to respond to your FOIA request. The response was sent

produced by the Cherokee Nation and any other entity in, and any other via US mail.

entity involved with Cherokee Nation regarding cases CF-22-2538, cm22-1443, CM-22-1251 criminal cases involving CD including case

reports and court filings by the Cherokee Nation Attorney General

Office.

#31

8/30/2024

24-0031

Sandra Danderson Request for Cherokee Nation Document of organzation, Cherokee

Nation Corporation Charter, Bylaws and or any equative documents.

Request for all emails between Roger County DHS and Cherokee

Nation Attorney General's office between January 2016 to August 2024

in which the name Danderson or DHS worker JH is present in Subject

or body of email. The interview, tentative offer, and hiring date of

Attorney General personnel AB.

In response to the request, please be advised that 67 CNCA §104(A), directs that: "[a]ny Cherokee Nation

citizen has a right to inspect or copy any public record of a public body...". Based upon the information

provided in your request, we are currently unable to confirm your enrollment status as a Cherokee Nation

Citizen. Therefore, we are unable to respond to your FOIA request. The response was sent via US mail.

#32

9/8/2024

24-0032

Donald Knight Request for the number of at large Cherokee Nation citizens in each

Cherokee Citizen state and in the metropolitan centers of each state.

In response to the request, the information was provided via the following link:

https://www.cherokee.org/about-the-nation/maps/.

#33

9/8/2024

24-0033

Dianne Guthrie

Request for all court documents on said individual WJP for criminal

In response to the request, Title 67 CNCA §104(A), provides in part: "[a]ny Cherokee Nation citizen has a

civil traffic violations charges and one pending on individual and forms right to inspect or copy any public record of a public body...". Based upon the information provided in your

of post convicton relief sentences from criminal courts.

request, we are currently unable to confirm your enrollment status as a Cherokee Nation Citizen. Therefore,

we are unable to respond to your FOIA request. The response was sent via US mail.

#34

10/1/2024

24-0034

Calin Witt

Request for all documents, reports, body cam footage, or audio

recordings associated with case number CM-2024-0002418.

In response to the request, at this time, we are unable to respond to your recent FOIA request because we are

unable to confirm your enrollment status as a Cherokee Nation citizen, as the citizenship number you

provided is not associated with you. Therefore, we are unable to respond to your FOIA request pursuant to

Title 67 CNCA §104(A), which states in part: "[a]ny Cherokee Nation citizen has a right to inspect or copy

any public record of a public body...". The response was sent via US mail.

#35

10/15/2024

24-0035

Shelby Smith

Request for a copy of case number 24-0837 in reference to my juvenile In response to the request, Title 67 CNCA §104(A), provides in part: "[a]ny Cherokee Nation citizen has a

son.

right to inspect or copy any public record of a public body..." (Emphasis added). Your recent FOIA request

failed to include sufficient evidence to confirm your enrollment status as a Cherokee Nation citizen.

Therefore, we are unable to respond to your request. The response was sent via US mail.

TOTAL NUMBER OF FOIA REQUESTS: 35

2024 GRA REQUESTS

DATE of

REQUEST

FILE

NUMBER

REQUESTED

BY:

INFORMATION

REQUESTED:

RESPONSE:

TOTAL NUMBER OF GRA REQUESTS: -0-

TOTAL NUMBER OF FOIA REQUESTS:

35

2024 FOIA/GRA TOTALS (as of December 31, 2024): 35