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Request that the Board reconsider to waive the $809 campaign finance late fee assessed against Michael A. Ragusa, a candidate for Mayor of the Town of Independence, Tangipahoa Parish, in the March 24, 2012 election, whose 40-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 11 days late. |
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In connection with his request for reconsideration for a waiver of the $809 late fee assessed for the late filing of a 40-G campaign finance report, Michael A. Ragusa states that he is a 74-year old man that has been elected to the part time position of Mayor of the Town of Independence. He further states that as Mayor, he earns $1,000 a month. He maintains that he works full-time on part-time wages. Mr. Ragusa asks that the board grant him a full or partial waiver of the late fee. Mr. Ragusa is an any other level candidate. This is his second campaign. He has attached some financial information to his request for reconsideration.
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ELECTION: March 24, 2012
TYPE OF REPORT: 40-G
DAYS LATE: 11
ASSESSED FEE: $809
REPORT DUE: May 31, 2012
REPORT FILED: June 11, 2012
ACTIVITY REPORTED:
$750 in receipts, $809.66 in disbursements, and $0 in funds on hand
OTHER LATE FILINGS: 4
30-P, 10-P, EDE-P and EDE-G reports filed 4, 12, 193 & 179 days late, in connection with the March 24, 2012 election.
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18:1505.4.A(1) Any candidate, the treasurer or chairman of a political committee, or any other person required to file any reports under this Chapter, who knowingly fails to file or who knowingly fails to timely file any such reports as are required by this Chapter may be assessed a civil penalty for each day until such report is filed.
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Decline to waive and offer a payment plan.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Jennifer Land |
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