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Docket No. 12-556
 
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RE:
Request that the Board waive the $1,000 campaign finance late fee assessed against Charles Ponstein, a candidate for St. Bernard Parish Council, District B, in the October 4, 2003 election, whose Annual campaign finance disclosure report was filed 353 days late.
Facts:
In connection with his request for a waiver of the $1,000 late fee assessed for the late filing of a Supplemental campaign finance report, Charles Ponstein, states that in 2005 his home and all of his rental properties were flooded and wind damaged by Hurricane Katrina. He further states that from the time he wrote out his last check from his campaign account in August of 2005 until June 27, 2011, there was no activity in his account. Mr. Ponstein maintains that he lost all of his checks in Hurricane Katrina and in 2011 decided to reopen his campaign finance account so that he can contribute to some of the candidates and charities of his choice. He further states that he does not have all of his finances in order, but is trying to get them organized, which is why his 2006 and 2012 reports are being filed together. Mr. Ponstein is an "any other" level candidate.

Comments:
ELECTION: October 4, 2003
TYPE OF REPORT: Annual
DAYS LATE: 353
ASSESSED FEE: $1,000
REPORT DUE: February 15, 2011

REPORT FILED: February 3, 2012
ACTIVITY REPORTED:
$0 in receipts, $0 in disbursements, and $16,815.85 in funds on hand

OTHER LATE FILINGS: 2

An Annual campaign finance report and 10-P campaign finance report, in connection with the October 4, 2003 election. The late fees assessed for the late filings of the reports have been paid.

Law:
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.

Recommendations:
Decline to investigate.
Assigned Attorney: Aneatra Boykin
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2012-556- Waiver Request