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Docket No. 14-1514
 
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RE:
Request that the Board waive the $720 campaign finance late fee assessed against William Wainwright, a candidate for City Marshal, City Court, City of Hammond, Tangipahoa Parish in the November 4, 2014 Election, whose Special campaign finance disclosure report was filed 12 days late.
Facts:
In connection with his request that the Board waive the late fee assessed for the late filing of the report,William Wainwright states that the funds deposited were used for prior expenses so that his account would not overdraw.

Comments:
ELECTION: November 4, 2014
TYPE OF REPORT: SPEC

DAYS LATE: 12

ASSESSED FEE: $720

REPORT DUE: October 20, 2014

REPORT FILED: November 10, 2014

ACTIVITY REPORTED: Amount borrowed & due $2000

OTHER LATE FILINGS: None

Law:
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. 18:1484.(2)(b). Each candidate for any other public office shall file reports of contributions in excess of two hundred dollars in the aggregate during the aggregating period.

Recommendations:
Suspend all but $200 based on future compliance with the CFDA.
Assigned Attorney: Jennifer Land
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2014-1514 - Waiver Request