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Agenda Item
Docket No. 15-649
 
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RE:
Request that the board waive the $2,311 campaign finance late fee assessed against Jacqueline Carroll-Gilds, a candidate for Juvenile Court Judge, Section E, Orleans Parish, in the November 4, 2014 election, whose 10-G report was filed 28 days late.
Facts:
In connection with his request that the Board waive the late fee assessed for the late filing of the report, Jacqueline Carroll-Gilds states that during the election cycle, her sister was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and needed her assistance and support. She also relocated to Washington, D.C. prior to the election date of November 4, 2014.
Comments:
ELECTION: November 4, 2014
TYPE OF REPORT: 10-G

DAYS LATE: 28

ASSESSED FEE: $2,311

REPORT DUE: November 26, 2014

REPORT FILED: December 24, 2014

ACTIVITY REPORTED: $2,800 in Receipts, $2,311.38 in Disbursements, and $244.57 funds on hand

OTHER LATE FILINGS: 2 - Paid

November 4, 2014 election: 30-P ($300) and EDE-P ($400)

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:
Decline to waive.
Assigned Attorney: Jennifer Land
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2015-649 - Waiver Request
2015-649- BOE request for supporting documentation