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Request that the Board waive the $1,200 late fee assessed against Russell Armstrong, a candidate for BESE, District 8 in the October 22, 2011 election, whose 10-P campaign finance disclosure report was filed 12 days late. |
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In connection with his request for a waiver of the $1,200 late fee assessed for the late filing of a 10-P campaign finance report, Russell Armstrong states that he timely submitted his report, however, it was submitted on paper form. He maintains that upon receipt of notice from the Campaign Finance disclosure division regarding his error, he immediately contacted the division to obtain assistance with filing his report electronically. Mr. Armstrong is a major level candidate. This is his first campaign. He was an unsuccessful candidate.
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ELECTION: October 22, 2011
TYPE OF REPORT: 10-P
DAYS LATE: 12
ASSESSED FEE: $1,200
REPORT DUE: October 12, 2011
REPORT FILED: October 24, 2011
ACTIVITY REPORTED:
$18,129 in receipts, $6,254.84 in disbursements, $11,674.18 funds on hand
OTHER LATE FILINGS: none
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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 as provided in R.S.42:1157 for each day until such report is filed.
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Reduce the late fee to $100 since this is his first time electronically filing.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Aneatra Boykin |
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