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Agenda Item
Docket No. 12-735
 
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RE:
Request that the Board waive the $480 campaign finance late fee assessed against Warren L. Founds, Jr., a candidate for Coroner of Sabine Parish, in the October 22, 2011 election, whose 30-P campaign finance disclosure report was filed 8 days late.
Facts:
In connection with his request for a waiver of the $480 late fee assessed for the late filing of a 30-P campaign finance report, Warren L. Founds, Jr. states that he did not spend any money on his campaign, and received no contributions. He states that he is 92 years old and recovering from prostate and colon surgery. His wife developed a neurological condition which paralyzed her upper extremities and speech. He cares for his wife and does all of the cooking. He ask that the Board grant his request for a waiver of his late fee. Mr. Founds is a district level candidate. This is his fourth campaign. He was an unsuccessful candidate.

Comments:
ELECTION: October 22, 2011
TYPE OF REPORT: 30-P
DAYS LATE: 8
ASSESSED FEE: $480
REPORT DUE: September 22, 2011

REPORT FILED: September 30, 2011
ACTIVITY REPORTED:
$0 activity
OTHER LATE FILINGS: 1

A 30-P campaign finance report filed 8 days late, in connection with the October 4, 2003 election. The late fee assessed for the late filing of the report has 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 waive.
Assigned Attorney: Aneatra Boykin
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2012-735- Waiver Request
2012-735- Warren L. Founds, Jr.-request for medical documentation