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Docket No. 12-1147
 
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RE:
Request that the Board waive the $800 campaign finance late fees assessed against Sonya Ohmer Collins, a candidate for Livingston Parish Council, in the October 22, 2011 election, whose 40-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 20 days late.
Facts:
In connection with her request for a waiver of the $800 late fee assessed for the late filing of a 40-G campaign finance report, Sonya Ohmer Collins states that during the time her report was due, she was moving out of her home and filing for divorce. She further states that she is a school teacher on a single parent's salary, the late fee would present a hardship for her. Ms. Collins is an any other level candidate. This is her first campaign. She was a successful candidate.

Comments:
ELECTION: October 22, 2011
TYPE OF REPORT: 40-G
DAYS LATE: 20
ASSESSED FEE: $800
REPORT DUE: December 29, 2011

REPORT FILED: January 18, 2012

ACTIVITY REPORTED:

$8,000 in receipts, $7,649.44 in disbursements, and $3,933.65 in funds on hand

OTHER LATE FILINGS: 3

Three Specials filed 1, 6, and 16 days late, in connection with the October 22, 2011 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 waive.
Assigned Attorney: Aneatra Boykin
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2012-1147- Waiver Request