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Docket No. 12-1493
 
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RE:
Appearance in connection with a request that the Board waive the $992, $400, $400, and $1,000 campaign finance late fees assessed against James L. Mayo, a candidate for Calcasieu Parish Juror, District 2 in the October 22, 2011 election, whose 10-P, EDE-P, EDE-G, and 40-G campaign finance disclosure reports were filed 243, 223, 195, and 165 days late.
Facts:
In connection with his request for a waiver of the $992, $400, $400, and $1,000 late fees assessed for the late filings of a 10-P, EDE-P, EDE-G, and 40-G campaign finance reports, James L. Mayo states that he is a first time candidate who mistakenly combined his 10-P and 10-G reports. In addition, his mother and oldest sister became ill in January of 2012. His sister passed away soon after becoming ill. Mr. Mayo is an any other level candidate. He was a successful candidate.

Comments:
ELECTION: October 22, 2011
TYPE OF REPORTS: 10-P, EDE-P, EDE-G, and 40-G
DAYS LATE: 243, 223, 195, and 165
ASSESSED FEES: $992, $400, $400, and $1,000
REPORTS DUE: October 12, 2011, November 1, 2011, November 29, 2011, and December 29, 2011

REPORTS FILED: June 11, 2012
ACTIVITY REPORTED:

10-P: $512.65 in receipts, $992.00 in disbursements, and $144.36 in funds on hand

EDE-P: $150 in activity

EDE-G: $270 in activity

40-G: $3,450 in receipts, $3,499.95 in disbursements, and $319.09 in funds on hand
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:
Suspend all but $100 for the 10-P report and decline to waive the fine for the EDE-P, EDE-G, and 40-G.
Assigned Attorney: Aneatra Boykin
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2012-1493- Waiver Request
2012-1493- James L. Mayo-additional information
2012-1493- James L. Mayo-sister_s death documentation
2012-1493- James Mayo-mother_s medical documentation