Meetings
 
Louisiana Board of Ethics
 LaSalle Building
First Floor - LaBelle Room
AUGUST 7, 2025
2:30 PM
617 North 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Note: Meetings begin on August 7, 2025 and continue to August 8, 2025.

Executive Session
Consideration of complaints and reports deemed confidential pursuant to Section 1141 of the Code of Governmental Ethics.
Discussion in Executive Session of charges pending against Keith Schroth in Docket No. 2021-889.
Discussion in Executive Session of charges pending against Dr. Larry Hollier in Docket No. 2022-026.
Discussion in Executive Session of charges pending against Jeff Landry and Stanton Aviation, LLC in Docket No. 2022-455.
Discussion in Executive Session regarding charges pending against Thomas Durrett, Ergon Asphalt Emersions, and Mark Hartman in Docket No. 2024-113.
Discussion in executive session of a Request for Hearing involving Rodney Jiles in Docket No. 5123-018.
Discussion in executive session regarding the Request for Hearing involving Harry Hayes in Docket No. 5123-019.

Louisiana Board of Ethics
LaSalle Building
First Floor - LaBelle Room
AUGUST 8, 2025
9:00 AM
617 North 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

GENERAL
Appearances
G1. Docket No. EAPOS
Board's consideration of the Ethics Administrator Position.
G2. Docket No. 24-828
Request that the Board reconsider its decision to decline to waive the two $3,000.00 campaign finance late fees for a total of $6,000.00 assessed against New Solutions PAC, a political action committee, and its chairperson, Tyler L. Daniel, for the November 8, 2022 election, whose 10-P and 10-G campaign finance disclosure reports were filed 169 and 139 days late, respectively.
G3. Docket No. 24-976
Request the Board reconsider its decision to decline to waive the $2500 late fee assessed against Cynthia Diane Green Perry, Alexandria City Council / District 3 / Rapides Parish, for filing her amended 2023 Tier 2 annual pfd 33 days late.
G4. Docket No. 25-025
Request that the Board reconsider its decision to decline to waive the four (4) $3,000.00 for a total of $12,000.00 campaign finance late fees assessed against The Voice of the People, LLC, a political action committee, its committee's chairperson, Sidney D. Torres, IV, and treasurer, Lisa Schehr, whose 2020ANN and 2022ANN, 10-P and 10-G campaign finance disclosure reports were filed inaccurately.
G5. Docket No. 25-228
Request that the Board reconsider its decision to decline to waive the $2,500 campaign finance late fee assessed against Nathaniel Jones, an unsuccessful candidate for Mayor, City of New Orleans in the November 13, 2021 election, whose 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 54 days late.
G6. Docket No. 25-336
Waiver request submitted by Myra N. Richardson, former member of the Baton Rouge North Economic Development District, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing her 2022 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 271 days late.
Consent Agenda and Consent Opinions
G7. Docket No. 25-258
Advisory opinion request regarding the adoption of a disqualification plan submitted by Jay Clune, President of Nichols State University, for Amanda Enclade Fremin.
G8. Docket No. 25-260
Advisory Opinion request from Yazan Rantisi, on behalf of Department of Children and Family Services ("DCFS") as to whether the Code permits DCFS employees to accept food and beverages from DCFS vendors at an event.
G9. Docket No. 25-295
Advisory Opinion request from Robert Page regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits the renewal of insurance policies with the Bayou Cane Fire Protection District while Mr. Page serves as a member of the Bayou Cane Fire Protection District.
G10. Docket No. 25-296
Advisory opinion request from Michele Steib regarding whether her company is permitted to enter into a services contract with another company that has a site control agreement with the Port of New Orleans while she is an employee of the Port of New Orleans.
G11. Docket No. 25-337
Advisory opinion regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics ("Code") prohibits Mangham Alderman Kathryn Carter's husband from being appointed interim police chief while she serves as an alderman.
G12. Docket No. 25-347
Advisory opinion request regarding whether a Louisiana Army National Guard Major can enter into construction contracts with the Louisiana Military Department or the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.
G13. Docket No. 25-363
Advisory opinion request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics ("Code") prohibits Gregory Pete, the Executive Director of the Lake Charles Housing Authority, from continuing to serve on the Lake Charles Planning and Zoning Commission.
G14. Docket No. 25-364
Request to withdraw advisory opinion request, from Sarina Lirette, member of Terrebonne Parish Recreation District, relating to family member use of tennis facilities.
G15. Docket No. 25-367
Advisory Opinion Request from Jeanie Donovan, on behalf of the City of New Orleans (the "City") as to whether the Code of Governmental Ethics (the "Code") permits certain City departments and employees to engage in political advocacy.
G16. Docket No. 25-374
Advisory opinion request whether the Code of Governmental Ethics ("Code") permits Amanda Martin's continued service as a board member for the SMILE Community Action Agency while she is employed as a staff attorney with the Louisiana Housing Corporation.
G17. Docket No. 25-375
Advisory opinion request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics ("Code") prohibits Malcolm Larvadain, a Councilman for the City of Alexandria, from filing a lawsuit in his capacity as a private attorney against the Alexandria Housing Authority.
G18. Docket No. 25-379
Advisory opinion request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics ("Code") prohibits Nichole Gaubert, the Public Safety Grants and Administration Director for Jefferson Parish Government, from seeking secondary outside employment in the private sector writing grants.
G19. Docket No. 25-421
Advisory opinion request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics ("Code") post-employment restrictions prohibit Robert Boudreaux, a former employee of the Louisiana Facility Planning and Control, from being employed with Jacobs Engineering.
Regular Business
G20. Docket No. MINUTES
July 2025 Board Minutes
G21. Docket No. 21-701
Consent Opinion for Terry Hoof, Mayor of Town of Cullen, and Denise Epps-Hoof, and Floydean White, Aldermen/Alderwomen for Town of Cullen, relating to violations of Section 1119D and Section 1117.
G22. Docket No. 24-395
Consideration of a consent opinion regarding David Duplechein, a member of the Ascension Parish School Board, rendering services for compensation to a person that has contractual relationships with the school system.
G23. Docket No. 3125-01
Administrator's Notes
G24.   WAIVER REQUESTS - CAMPAIGN FINANCE
  Docket No. 25-097
Request that the Board waive the four(4) $3,000.00 for a total of $12,000.00 campaign finance late fees assessed against Lafayette Republican Parish Executive Committee, a political action committee, its committee's chairperson, Tim M. Breaux, and treasurer, Charles Buckels, in the October 14, 2023 election whose, 30-P and 10-P have not been filed and 10-G and 40-G campaign finance disclosure reports were inaccurately filed.
  Docket No. 25-301
Request that the Board waive the $2,000.00 campaign finance late fee assessed against Richard Lee Twiggs, Jr., a candidate for Mayor of the City New Orleans, Orleans Parish, in a future election, whose 2024 Annual campaign finance disclosure report was filed 29 days late.
  Docket No. 25-321
Request that the Board waive the $400 campaign finance late fee assessed against, TANGI DPEC PAC, committee, its committee's chairperson, Pamela Bean, and treasurer, Virginia Henry, whose February 2025 Monthly campaign finance disclosure report was filed 2 days late.
  Docket No. 25-323
Request that the Board waive the $420.00 campaign finance late fee assessed against Roger P. Hamilton, Jr., a candidate for District Judge, 16th JDC, ES 1, Div. H, Iberia, St. Martin and St. Mary Parishes in a future election, whose 2024 Annual campaign finance disclosure report was filed 9 days late.
  Docket No. 25-339
Request that the Board waive the $2,200 campaign finance late fee assessed against Jefferson Parish Republican Executive Committee PAC, a political action committee, its committee's chairperson, Polly Thomas, and and treasurer, Dominick Impastato, whose 2024 Annual campaign finance disclosure report was filed 16 days late.
  Docket No. 25-340
Request that the Board waive a $800 campaign finance late fee assessed against Daniel G. Kyle, an unsuccessful candidate for Mayor, Mayor-President, Metro Council, City of Baton Rouge in the October 4, 2008 election, whose 2024 Supplemental campaign finance disclosure report was filed 10 days late.
  Docket No. 25-368
Request the Board waive the $80 campaign finance late fee assessed against Maggie "May" Campbell, an unsuccessful candidate for Council Member, District 1, City of Westwego, Jefferson Parish in the March 29, 2025 election, whose 10-P campaign finance disclosure report was 3 days late.
  Docket No. 25-372
Request that the Board waive the $420.00 campaign finance late fee assessed against Michael "Mike" Irvin Wilson, an unsuccessful candidate for Natchitoches Parish Sheriff in the October 14, 2023 election, whose 2024 Supplemental campaign finance disclosure report was filed 9 days late.
  Docket No. 25-391
Request that the Board waive a $360 campaign finance late fee assessed against Rachel Touchet Mouton, an unsuccessful candidate for Councilman, District B, City of Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, in the March 29, 2025 election, whose 10-P campaign finance disclosure report was filed 13 days late.
  Docket No. 25-392
Request that the Board waive a $500.00 campaign finance late fee assessed against Cheryl Wooley, a successful candidate for Chief of Police, Town of Many, Sabine Parish, in the March 29, 2025 election, whose10-P campaign finance disclosure report was filed 19 days late.
  Docket No. 25-393
Request the Board waive the $40 campaign finance late fee assessed against Charles Gallien, an unsuccessful candidate for Councilman, District C, City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu in the March 29, 2025 election, whose 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was 1 day late.
G25.   WAIVER REQUESTS - PERSONAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
  Docket No. 25-250
Waiver request submitted by Shawn P. Gibbs, Pilotage Fee Commission, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his 2021 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 48 days late; and, a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his 2022 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 48 days late.
  Docket No. 25-346
Waiver request submitted by Denis M. Jordan, former Mayor / New Llano / Vernon Parish, regarding a $500 late fee assessed for filing his 2020 Tier 3 annual pfd 1093 days late.
  Docket No. 25-350
Waiver request submitted by Damon L. Humphrey, Sr., Caddo Parish Planning and Zoning Commission, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his 2023 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 188 days late.
  Docket No. 25-370
Waiver request submitted by Christopher Corzo, former member of the St. George Fire Protection District, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his 2022 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 389 days late.
  Docket No. 25-371
Waiver request submitted by Phyllis M Mendoza, former member of the Assessors' Retirement System Board, regarding a $250 late fee assessed for filing her 2023 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 5 days late.
  Docket No. 25-373
Waiver request submitted by Jason Gerald Ard, Sheriff / Livingston Parish, regarding a $2500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2022 Tier 2 annual pfd 512 days late.
  Docket No. 25-389
Waiver request submitted by Angelo Kingvalsky, East New Orleans Neighborhood Advisory Committee, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his 2022 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 110 days late.
  Docket No. 25-390
Waiver request submitted by Rhonda Davis, Aldermen / Town of Marion / Union Parish, regarding a $100 late fee assessed for filing her amended 2023 Tier 3 annual pfd 4 days late.
  Docket No. 25-395
Waiver request submitted by Dennis Hershel Bjornberg, II, Aldermen / Rosepine / Vernon Parish, regarding a $225 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2022 Tier 3 annual pfd 9 days late.
  Docket No. 25-396
Waiver request submitted by Sarintha Buras Stricklin, former member of the Metropolitan Human Service District, regarding a $1000 late fee assessed for filing her amended 2022 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 20 days late.
G26.   WAIVER REQUESTS - SCHOOL BOARD DISCLOSURE
  Docket No. 24-551
Waiver request submitted by Anna Perry, a member of the Virgil Browne Glencoe Charter School Board/St. Mary Parish, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing her 2023-2024 School Board Disclosure Statement 137 days late.
G27.   WAIVER REQUESTS - UNTIMELY
  Docket No. 25-369
Untimely waiver request submitted by Nino V. Covington, former member of the St. Tammany Fire District / District 12, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2021 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 577 days late.
  Docket No. 25-394
Request that the Board waive a $1,000.00 campaign finance late fee assessed against Lori Jupiter, an unopposed candidate for Judge, Civil District Court, Division I, New Orleans Parish, in the November 3, 2020 election, whose 2024 Supplemental campaign finance disclosure report was filed 18 days late ANDUntimely request that the Board waive $800 and $2,300 ($3,100 total) campaign finance late fees assessed against Lori Jupiter, an unopposed candidate for Judge, Civil District Court, Division I, New Orleans Parish, in the November 3, 2020 election, whose 2023 and 2021 Supplemental campaign finance disclosure reports were filed 8 and 23 days late, respectively.
G28.   WAIVER REQUESTS - RECONSIDERATIONS
  Docket No. 24-615
Request the Board reconsider its decision to decline to waive the $500 late fee assessed against Steven "Ike" Sagrera, II, Constable / Ward / Vermilion Parish, for filing his 2022 Tier 3 annual pfd 225 days late.
  Docket No. 24-977
Request that the Board reconsider its decision to decline to waive the $500 late fee assessed against Tina Shows Johnson, Aldermen / Glenmora / Rapides Parish, for filing her 2023 Tier 3 annual pfd 58 days late.
  Docket No. 25-095
Request that the Board reconsider its decision to decline to waive a $500 late fee assessed against Laura O'Brien, former member of the Zachary City Council / District 3 / East Baton Rouge Parish, for filing her 2023 Tier 3 annual pfd 97 days late.