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Request that the Board waive the $280, and $400 campaign finance late fees assessed against Cynthia W. Thomas, a candidate for West Baton Rouge Parish Council, in the October 22, 2011 election, whose EDE-P, and 10-G campaign finance disclosure reports were filed 7, and 13 days late. |
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In connection with her request for a waiver of the $280, and $400 late fees assessed for the late filings of an EDE-P, and 10-G campaign finance reports, Cynthia W. Thomas states her reports were untimely filed due to emotional stress she and her family were under during the month of August following the violent and tragic death her sister's son. She further states that upon receipt of notice from the Campaign Finance division, the reports were immediately filed. Ms. Thomas has provided documentation verifying the passing of her nephew. Ms. Thomas is an "any other" level candidate. This is her second campaign. She was an unsuccessful candidate.
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ELECTION: October 22, 2011
TYPE OF REPORTS: EDE-P and 10-G
DAYS LATE: 7 and 13
ASSESSED FEES: $280, and $400
REPORTS DUE: November 1, 2011 and November 9, 2011
REPORTS FILED: November 8, 2011 and November 22, 2011
ACTIVITY REPORTED:
EDE-P- $0 activity
10-G: $0 in receipts, $936.87 in disbursements, and $0 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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| Assigned Attorney: |
Aneatra Boykin |
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