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Agenda Item
Docket No. 11-1124
 
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RE:
Reconsideration of a request that the Board waive the $2,500 late fee assessed against Marie Williams, a candidate for Orleans Parish Juvenile Court Judge, Div. E in the February 6, 2010 election, whose Supplemental campaign finance disclosure report was filed 115 days late.
Facts:
In connection with her request for a reconsideration of a waiver of the $2,500 late fee assessed for the late filing of her Supplemental campaign finance report, Marie Williams maintains that this is her first late filing. She further states that she would like the Board to waive or reduce the late fee. Ms.Williams is a major level candidate. This is her second campaign. She was an unsuccessful candidate.
Comments:
ELECTION: February 6, 2010
TYPE OF REPORT: Supplemental
DAYS LATE: 115
ASSESSED FEE: $2,500
REPORT DUE: February 15, 2011
REPORT FILED: June 10, 2011
ACTIVITY REPORTED: $9,097.81 in receipts, $40,000 in disbursements, and $0 in funds on hand
OTHER LATE FILINGS: None


Law:
18:1505.4A.(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 required by this Chapter may be assessed a civil penalty as provided in R.S.42:1157 for each day until such report is filed.

Recommendations:
Affirm the decision to decline to waive based on the level of activity.
Assigned Attorney: Deidra Godfrey
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2011-1124: Marie Williams-waiver request result ltr
2011-1124- Marie Williams-Request for Reconsideration