Agenda Item Docket No. 18-1210   Print

RE: Request for reconsideration of an advisory opinion by Morgan Lamandre and Senator Beth Mizell as to the propriety of the use of campaign funds to pay for childcare expenses that Ms. Lamandre would incur as a result of her participation in campaign events and activities. Facts: Morgan Lamandre is a candidate for political office in the 2019 election. Ms. Lamandre asks the Board to reconsider its decision prohibiting her use of campaign funds to pay for childcare costs which would exist solely as a result of her participation in campaign-related activities. Law: La. R.S.18:1505.2I provides that campaign funds may not be used for any personal use unrelated to the candidate's campaign or his holding of public office. This Subsection also provides that excess funds may be used for a future campaign; returned to contributors on a pro-rata basis; given as charitable contributions as provided in 26 USC 170(c) or contributions to 501(c)(3) organizations; or in support of or opposition to a proposition, political party or candidate. Assigned Attorney: Jennifer Land ATTACHMENTS: Description: 2018-1210 Request for Reconsideration 2018-1210 Request for Reconsideration - Senator Mizell 2018-1210: Advisory Opinion Rendered November 2018 2018-1210 - Original Request for Advisory Opinion 2000-437 Advisory Opinion Request - D Ourso 2000-437 Advisory Opinion Rendered - D Ourso 2011-1326- Written Reason re Melvin Kip Holden (4-19-12) 2011-1326- Notice of Judgment and Disposition from First Circuit re Mayor Holden (6-26-13) 2018-1210- Opinions On Use Of Campaign Funds 2018-1210- Emails Received From Individuals