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Consideration of an Order regarding Tiffany Foxworth, a candidate for East Baton Rouge Parish Metro Council, in the October 4, 2008 election, who failed to file her Supplemental campaign finance disclosure report by February 17, 2010. |
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This matter was scheduled for a Rehearing on October 15, 2010 due to Ms. Foxworth informed staff that she was on active military duty at the time her Supplemental campaign finance report was due. The Board at its October 15, 2010 meeting deferred Rehearing to allow Ms. Foxworth to submit military documents. Ms. Foxworth has provided the office with her military documents.
The Board issued an Order at its July 16, 2010 meeting making the late fee and fine totaling $4,000 assessed against Ms. Foxworth final and absolute. Rule 1018 states that any person aggrieved may apply to the Board for a rehearing in writing within 10 days from the date of the Board's decision becomes final. A copy of the Order was sent to Ms. Foxworth's residence on August 13, 2010. Ms. Foxworth was required to file her report and pay the late fee on or before September 13, 2010.
Ms. Foxworth contacted the Board on September 7, 2010, informing the staff that she is on active military duty and will file her report as well as provide military documentation. As of this date, Ms. Foxworth has filed an amended report to forgive personal loans to her campaign. If she had timely filed the report forgiving her loans, then the 2009 Supplemental report due on 2/17/10 would not have been required.
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Rescind the $4,000 late fee and fine.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Deidra Godfrey |
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