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Docket No. 16-919
 
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RE:
Request that the Board waive the $2,000 campaign finance late fee assessed against Ernest D. Wooton, in his capacity as a candidate for Sheriff in the October 22, 2011 election, whose 2015 supplemental campaign finance disclosure report was filed 227 days late.
Facts:
Ernest Wooten states that he filed the 2015 supplemental report late due to his wife's illness. A request was made for medical documentation but none was provided.
Comments:
ELECTION: October 22, 2011
TYPE OF REPORT: 2015 Supplemental
ASSESSED FEE: $2,000
REPORT DUE: February 16, 2016
REPORT FILED: September 30, 2016
ACTIVITY REPORTED: $ 0 in Receipts, $9.18 in Disbursements and $3,519.11 Funds on Hand at Close of Reporting Period.


OTHER LATE FILINGS: 3

paid - 10/22/11 election 10-G $480


paid - 10/22/11 election 2012 Suppl $660

paid - 10/22/11 election - 2014 Suppl - $2,000


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. The late fee must be paid within 30 days or the suspended portion becomes due and owing.
Assigned Attorney: Jennifer Land
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2016-919 Waiver Request
2016-919- WR Document Request