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Docket No. 17-640
 
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RE:
Request that the Board waive the $600 campaign finance late fee assessed against Eldon "El" Anderson, in his capacity as a candidate for Member of School Board, District 5, Orleans Parish, in the November 8, 2016 election, whose 30-P campaign finance disclosure report was filed 10 days late.
Facts:
Eldon Anderson states that due to the death of his step-father after qualifying, he had to withdraw from the race and deal with this family tragedy. He states he did not expend any money or accept any contributions.
Comments:
ELECTION: November 8, 2016
TYPE OF REPORT: 30-P
ASSESSED FEE: $600
REPORT DUE: October 11, 2016
REPORT FILED: October 21, 2016
ACTIVITY REPORTED: $-0- in Receipts, $-0- in Disbursements and $-0- Funds on Hand at Close of Reporting Period


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:
Rescind the late fee pursuant to Rule 1205D.
Assigned Attorney: Jennifer Land
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2017-640 Waiver Request
2017-640 Documentation