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Agenda Item
Docket No. 18-1484
 
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RE:
Request that the Board waive the $480 campaign finance late fee assessed against Michael "Mike" Thomas, a candidate for City Constable, City Court, City of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish in the November 6, 2018 election, whose 30-P campaign finance disclosure report was filed 8 days late.
Facts:
Mike Thomas states that he has never run for public office before and he had no guidance.
Comments:
ELECTION: November 6, 2018
TYPES OF REPORT: 30-P
DAYS LATE: 8
ASSESSED FEE: $480
REPORTS DUE: October 9, 2018
REPORTS FILED: October 17, 2018
ACTIVITY REPORTED: $300 Receipts; $300 Expenditures; $-0 Funds on Hand at the 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 $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:
2018-1484 Waiver Request