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Docket No. 12-442
 
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RE:
Reconsideration of a waiver request of the $900 campaign finance late fee assessed against Andrew L. Gressett, a candidate for Orleans Parish Council, in the March 24, 2012 election, whose 90-P campaign finance disclosure report was filed 9 days late.
Facts:
In connection with his request for a reconsideration of a waiver of the $900 late fee assessed for the late filing of a 90-P campaign finance report, Andrew Gressett, maintains that he spoke with Angela, Campaign Finance disclosure officer, who informed him that it was not necessary for him to file a report if the only financial activity before the end of the calender year was relative to his qualifying, and therefore, he did not file a report. He further states that on January 5, 2012 he was told by Gene Dawson, of the Ethics IT division, that instructions were given to mail a notice and that he was in fact required to file a 90-P report. He maintains that as instructed by Mr. Dawson, he filed a report. Mr. Gressett maintains that later the same day, he received a call from Angela who told him that she was the person he had spoken with and admitted that she provided incorrect information, and he was instructed to write a letter requesting any fines assessed be rescinded. Mr. Gressett is a major level candidate. This is his sixth campaign.
Comments:
ELECTION: March 24, 2012
TYPE OF REPORT: 90-P

DAYS LATE: 9

ASSESSED FEE : $900

REPORT DUE: December 27, 2011

REPORT FILED: January 5, 2012

ACTIVITY REPORTED: $0 activity

OTHER LATE FILINGS: None

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:
Waive the assessed late fee.
Assigned Attorney: Aneatra Boykin
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2012-442- Andrew L. Gressett-request for reconsideration
2012-442- Waiver Request
2012-442- Andrew L. Gressett-waiver request result letter