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Request that the board waive the $400 campaign finance late fee assessed against Bernie Woods, Sr., a candidate for Shreveport City Council, District G, in the November 4, 2014 election, whose 2014 Supplemental report was filed 13 days late. |
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In connection with his request that the Board waive the late fee assessed for the late filing of the report, Bernie Woods states that this was his first time running for office and he did not realize the impact it would have on himself and his family. He states that he did everything for his campaign and apologizes for being late with the report.
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ELECTION: November 4, 2014
TYPE OF REPORT: 2014 Supplemental
DAYS LATE: 13
ASSESSED FEE: $400
REPORT DUE: February 18, 2015
REPORT FILED: March 3, 2015
ACTIVITY REPORTED: Receipts: $732.19; Disbursements: $0; Funds on hand: $0
OTHER LATE FILINGS: 0
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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. 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.
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Suspend all but $100 based on future compliance. The fine is payable within 30 days or the suspended portion becomes due and owing.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Jennifer Land |
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