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Docket No. 17-1290
 
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RE:
Request that the Board waive the $600 campaign finance late fee assessed against Matthew Hill, a candidate for Mayor, City of New Orleans in the October 14, 2017 election, whose 10-P campaign finance disclosure report was filed 6 days late.
Facts:
Matthew Hill states this was his first campaign and he got distracted by his day job and the campaign trail and lost track of the submission dates. He states he struggled with his scheduling during the campaign because he did not have a campaign manager or a supporting staff. He states this forced him to juggle too many roles and missed a few key things during the campaign including the due date of the 10 -P filing. He apologizes to the Board and to the citizens of New Orleans who were expecting him to be on time with his filing.
Comments:
ELECTION: October 14, 2017
TYPES OF REPORT: 10-P
DAYS LATE: 6
ASSESSED FEE: $600
REPORTS DUE: October 4, 2017
REPORTS FILED: October 10, 2017
ACTIVITY REPORTED: $340 in Receipts, $340 in Disbursements and $-0 in 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:
Suspend all but $300 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:
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2017-1290 Waiver Request