Meetings
 
Louisiana Board of Ethics
 LaSalle Building
First Floor - LaBelle Room
NOVEMBER 6, 2025
2:30 PM
617 North 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Note: Meetings begin on November 6, 2025 and continue to November 7, 2025.

Executive Session
Consideration of complaints and reports deemed confidential pursuant to Section 1141 of the Code of Governmental Ethics.

Louisiana Board of Ethics
LaSalle Building
First Floor - LaBelle Room
NOVEMBER 7, 2025
9:00 AM
617 North 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

GENERAL
Appearances
G1. Docket No. 25-338
Request that the Board reconsider its decision to decline to waive seven (7) late fees of $2,800, $2,000, $3,000, $3,000, $3,000, $885, and $3,000 (total $17,685) assessed against the New Orleans East Leadership, a political action committee, and its committee's chairperson, Dwight Jarrett in the November 6, 2018 election, whose Special reports were 14, 10 and 33 days late; EDE-P, 10-G, EDE-G and 40-G reports were filed 35, 23, 115 and 84 days late.
G2. 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.
G3. Docket No. 25-436
Waiver request submitted by Esmond Fredric Carr, III, Lakefront Management Authority, regarding a $1,450 late fee assessed for filing his 2021 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 29 days late.
G4. Docket No. 25-447
Request that the Board waive the $1,000.00 campaign finance late fee assessed against Tonya S. Lurry, a successful candidate for District Judge, 18th JDC,ES 3, Div. B for a future election, her committee's chairperson, Jamie E. Fontenot, and treasurer, Donovan Dugas, whose 2024 Annual campaign finance disclosure report was filed 41 days late.
G5. Docket No. 25-476
Request that the Board waive the three (3) $3,000.00 for a total of $9,000.00 campaign finance late fees assessed against Fleur de Lis Republican Women, a political action committee, its committee's chairperson, Amy Reed, in the October 14, 2023 election whose, 30-P, 10-P and 10-G reports have not been filed.
G6. Docket No. 25-477
Request that the Board waive the three (3) $3,000.00 for a total of $9,000.00 campaign finance late fees assessed against Acadiana Republican Women, a political action committee, its committee's chairperson, Marian Laughlin, in the October 14, 2023 election whose, 30-P, 10-P and 10-G reports have not been filed.
G7. Docket No. 25-486
Untimely request that the Board waive the $2,800.00 campaign finance late fee assessed against Orleans Jedi Guardians PAC, a political action committee, and its committee's chairperson, Susan Hutson, whose 2024 Annual campaign finance disclosure report was filed 21 days late.
Consent Agenda and Consent Opinions
G8. Docket No. 25-348
Advisory opinion request regarding the employment of Gage Tervalon with the Bogalusa Police Department while his father, Troy Tervalon, serves as the Assistant Chief of the Bogalusa Police Department.
G9. Docket No. 25-475
Request to approve a Disqualification Plan submitted on behalf of Nicholls State University ("University") involving Lindsay Spencer, Administrative Coordinator 4 within the MBA Department, and her daughter-in-law, Amber Brady-Billiot.
G10. Docket No. 25-478
Advisory opinion and request for approval of a Purchasing Plan regarding Sureway Supermarket, owned by the mother of Harley Stelly, which seeks to transact business with the Town of Grand Isle while Harley Stelly serves as a member of the Town of Grand Isle Council.
G11. Docket No. 25-479
Advisory opinion request on behalf of Nicholls State University ("University") for the approval of the disqualification plan under the Code of Governmental Ethics ("Code") for Dr. Quenton Fontenot, the Director of Office Research and Sponsored Programs, and his spouse Dr. Allyse Ferrara.
G12. Docket No. 25-515
Advisory Opinion request from Joseph Delcambre, on behalf of SAFEbuilt Colorado, LLC (the "Company"), as to how the post-employment restrictions contained in the Louisiana Code of Governmental Ethics apply to the Company and its employees' ability to perform permitting activities in the City of New Orleans.
G13. Docket No. 25-524
Advisory opinion request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics (Code) prohibits Firehouse Concessions, LLC and TJBR Enterprises, LLC, companies owned by Julie Romero, from entering contracts with the City of Crowley while she is employed with the City of Crowley.
G14. Docket No. 25-536
Advisory opinion request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits Matt Green's company, Green Light Safety Services, LLC, from providing services to the West Monroe Louisiana Delta Community College as an approved vendor for the Incumbent Worker Training Program (IWPT) grant while he serves as a member of Louisiana Workforce Boards 81 and 83.
G15. Docket No. 25-549
Advisory Opinion request from Tye Fitzgerald, former employee of Coastal Restoration and Protection Authority ("CPRA"), related to post-employment.
G16. Docket No. 25-550
Advisory opinion request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics (Code) prohibits the Avoyelles Public Charter School from appointing Hope Gagnard, its CPA, as a Board member.
G17. Docket No. 25-553
Request to approve a Disqualification Plan submitted pursuant to the Code of Governmental Ethics on behalf of the Louisiana Department of Health regarding Richard Courtney and his wife, Melissa Courtney, who are employed with Central Louisiana State Hospital.
G18. Docket No. 25-555
Advisory opinion request regarding whether Rhonda Butler's company, Butler & Co. Tree Service, is prohibited by the Code of Governmental Ethics (Code) from contracting with Central Louisiana Electric Cooperative (Cleco) while she serves as the Representative for District 38 of the Louisiana House of Representatives.
G19. Docket No. 25-558
Advisory Opinion request from William Coco, on behalf of Central Louisiana State Hospital (the "Hospital"), to approve a disqualification plan allowing Cynthia Banks to recuse herself from any matters relating to her sister's employment.
G20. Docket No. 25-559
Request for approval of a proposed disqualification plan from the Louisiana Department of Health's Central Louisiana State Hospital regarding the employment of Dariale Augustine, his father, Johnny Augustine, and his brother, Damarkus Augustine.
G21. Docket No. 25-560
Advisory opinion request from Mooringsport Mayor Tyler Gordon regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics permits the Village of Mooringsport to compensate an employee of the Town of Blanchard under a proposed contract for services.
G22. Docket No. 25-561
Advisory Opinion Request from John Mangus regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits him from accepting a part-time position with Keep Louisiana Beautiful while serving as a Livingston Parish Councilman.
G23. Docket No. 25-575
Request for an advisory opinion regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics would prohibit Joy Johnson, an employee of the Division of Administration, Office of Facility Planning and Control, from accepting a scholarship from the American Traffic Safety Services Association to attend their 2026 Conference.
G24. Docket No. 25-581
Advisory Opinion regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits a member of the East Baton Rouge Parish Metropolitan Council ("Metro Council") to simultaneously serve on the Board of Commissioners for Lane Regional Medical Center ("Lane").
G25. Docket No. 25-602
Advisory opinion request by John Cook, on behalf of the Greater Louisiana Charter Foundation ("GLCF"), regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits the daughter of a member of the GLCF Charter School Board from working for a vendor of GLCF.
G26. Docket No. 25-603
Advisory Opinion and request for approval of a Disqualification Plan regarding the employment of Tara Carter as a certified teacher while her husband, William Carter, serves as the Superintendent of the Jackson Parish School System.
G27. Docket No. 25-604
Advisory Opinion regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits a nonprofit sponsoring scholarships for graduating cadets with the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office Regional Training Academy ("Training Academy").
G28. Docket No. 25-605
Advisory Opinion regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits Karla Wesley Jack, an employee of the Pointe Coupee Parish School Board, from providing grant writing and consulting services to other school districts.
G29. Docket No. 25-606
Advisory Opinion Request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits an employee of the Housing Authority of New Orleans from appearing in a campaign video endorsing a candidate.
G30. Docket No. 25-607
Advisory Opinion request from Allen Childress, employee of Louisiana Division of Administration, related to political activities by classified employees.
G31. Docket No. 25-617
Advisory opinion request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics and/or the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act prohibits a public employee from wearing a campaign t-shirt while doing volunteer work at a private school.
G32. Docket No. 25-629
Advisory Opinion request from Reginald Billiot, member of Terrebonne Parish Republican Executive Committee, relating to the application of the Code of Governmental Ethics to members of parish executive committees.
G33. Docket No. 25-630
Advisory Opinion request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits the continued employment of an employee with the Town of Mamou if their spouse is elected to the Town Council.
G34. Docket No. 25-631
Advisory opinion regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits the St. Bernard Parish Council from appointing a former member of the Council to the Tourist Commission Board.
G35. Docket No. 25-632
Advisory Opinion Request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits a former employee with the City of New Orleans, who served as the Administrative and Programs Supervisor in the Chief Administrative Office, from contracting with special districts in New Orleans.
G36. Docket No. 25-633
Advisory Opinion Request from Jeffrey Barbin, on behalf of American Wagering, Inc. ("AWI"), as to whether AWI and its officers and directors are prohibited from making contributions in Louisiana while it is subject to the licensing requirements under the Sports Wagering Law.
Disclosure Reports
G37. Docket No. 25-618
PFD Answer submitted by Kimberly Burbank, candidate for Orleans Parish Council Member, District E, in the October 11, 2025 election in response to a Notice of Delinquency requesting she amend her 2024 Tier 2 Candidate PFD.
Regular Business
G38. Docket No. MINUTES
October 2025 Board Minutes
G39. Docket No. 23-1093
Consent Opinion for Dakota McKinney, officer of Mangham Police Department, relating to violations of Section 1111C(1)(a) and Section 1113A.
G40. Docket No. 25-523
Advisory Opinion request from Elizabeth Sconzert, on behalf of Clay Madden, Mayor of Mandeville, as to whether the Campaign Finance Disclosure Act permits Mr. Madden to use campaign funds to pay for expenses related to Washington, D.C. Mardi Gras.
G41. Docket No. 25-552
Advisory Opinion request from Kerri Capello, former employee of Louisiana Department of Health ("LDH") related to post-employment matters.
G42. Docket No. 3125-01
Administrator's Notes
G43.   WAIVER REQUESTS - CAMPAIGN FINANCE
  Docket No. 25-119
Request that the Board waive the $40.00 campaign finance late fee for assessed against Timothy "Tim" Riley, a successful candidate for Mayor, City of Gonzales in the November 5, 2024 election, whose 40-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 1 day late.
  Docket No. 25-168
Request that the Board waive the two (2) $1,000.00 campaign finance late fees ($2,000.00 total) assessed against Joel Robert, a successful candidate for Council Member, District 2, Ascension Parish, whose 2023 Supplemental campaign finance disclosure reports for the October 12, 2019 and October 13, 2023 elections have not been filed.
  Docket No. 25-322
Request that the Board waive the $1000.00 campaign finance late fee assessed against Scott Leehy, a successful candidate for District Judge, 4th Judicial District Court, ES2, Div.A in the September 30, 2006 election, whose 2024 Supplemental campaign finance disclosure report was filed 62 days late.
  Docket No. 25-349
Request that the Board waive the $2,400 campaign finance late fee assessed against Committee to Recall Dal Waguespack (Recall), a political action committee, its committee's chairperson, Catrina Bonomolo, whose 2023 Annual campaign finance disclosure report was filed 12 days late.
  Docket No. 25-435
Request that the Board waive the $1,400 campaign finance late fee assessed against New Southern Majority IE PAC, a political action committee, its committee's chairperson and treasurer, Andrea Mercado, whose 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 9 days late.
  Docket No. 25-480
Request the Board waive the $500.00 campaign finance late fee assessed against Kathy Seiden, a candidate for Council Member, District 4, St. Tammany Parish for a future election, whose 2024 Annual campaign finance disclosure report was 34 days late.
  Docket No. 25-484
Request that the Board waive three $1,000 late fees for a total of $3,000 assessed against Anthony "Tony" O'Banion, a successful candidate for Member of School Board, District 10 in the November 8, 2022 election, whose 30-P, 10-P and 10-G reports were filed 885, 835 and 805 days late, respectively.
  Docket No. 25-485
Request that the Board waive the $3,000 campaign finance late fee assessed against, Create Film Jobs PAC, a political action committee, its committee's chairperson, Jason Wasggenspack, and treasurer, Trey Burvant, whose April 2025 Monthly campaign finance disclosure report was filed 23 days late.
  Docket No. 25-526
Request that the Board waive a $2,500 and $600 campaign finance late fee assessed against Leon Roche, a successful candidate for Judge, Criminal District Court, Section A in the March 25, 2023 election, whose 2023 and 2024 Supplemental campaign finance disclosure reports were filed 519 and 8 days late, respectively.
  Docket No. 25-529
Request that the Board waive the $2,500 campaign finance late fees assessed against Lakeisha Jefferson, an unsuccessful candidate for Judge, Civil District Court, Domestic Section 2, Orleans Parish in the November 3, 2020 election, whose 2024 supplemental campaign finance disclosure reports was filed 147 days late.
  Docket No. 25-534
Request that the Board waive two $500 late fees for a total of $1,000 assessed against Reginald Cedric Prealow, a successful candidate for Member of School Board, District 6, Red River Parish in the March 29, 2025 election, whose 30-P and 10-P reports were filed 84 and 64 days late, respectively.
G44.   WAIVER REQUESTS - PERSONAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
  Docket No. 25-275
Waiver request submitted by Stacey Smith Melerine, BESE / District 4, regarding a $2300 late fee assessed for filing her 2023 Tier 2 annual pfd 23 days late.
  Docket No. 25-528
Waiver request submitted by Donna "Rivers" Doyle, Aldermen / Town of Glenmora / Rapides Parish, regarding a $500 late fee assessed for filing her amended 2023 Tier 3 annual pfd 27 days late.
  Docket No. 25-530
Waiver request submitted by Robert Jackson Little, Audubon Area Security District, regarding a $350 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2023 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 7 days late.
  Docket No. 25-531
Waiver request submitted by Mary Lee Winfield, Capital Area Human Services District, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing her 2022 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 601 days late.
  Docket No. 25-532
Waiver request submitted by Joshua C Lewis, candidate for State Senator / 25th Senatorial District, in the October 14, 2023 election, regarding a $2500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2022 Tier 2 candidate pfd 505 days late.
  Docket No. 25-554
Waiver request submitted by Taylor Jamison, former member of the Shreveport - Bossier Convention & Tourist Bureau, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2021 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 44 days late; and, a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2022 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 44 days late.
  Docket No. 25-568
Waiver request submitted by Mr Henry F Simons, Shreveport Firefighters Pension and Relief Fund Board, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2023 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 60 days late.
  Docket No. 25-579
Waiver request submitted by Juan M Joseph, St Landry Economic Development Board / Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors, regarding a $450 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2024 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 9 days late.
  Docket No. 25-601
Waiver request submitted by Kenneth Raymond Royston, former member of the Terrebonne Parish Veterans Memorial District, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his 2022 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 390 days late; and, a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his 2023 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 297 days late.
  Docket No. 25-608
Waiver request submitted by Brent Arville Zackery, former Chief of Police / Mamou / Evangeline Parish, regarding a $500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2022 Tier 3 annual pfd 89 days late.
G45.   WAIVER REQUESTS - UNTIMELY
  Docket No. 21-872
Untimely waiver request submitted by Neil Justin Bernard, former member of the Encore Academy Charter School Board / Louisiana Premiere Charter School Board /St. John the Baptist Parish, regarding a $400 late fee assessed for filing his 2019 Tier 3 annual pfd 8 days late; and, Untimely request the Board reconsider its decision to decline to waive a $125 late fee assessed against Neil Justin Bernard, former member of the Encore Academy Charter School Board / Louisiana Premiere Charter School Board /St. John the Baptist Parish, for filing his amended 2019 Tier 3 annual pfd 5 days late.
  Docket No. 25-562
Untimely waiver request submitted by Tanya Carroll, former member of the Audubon Regional Library, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing her 2020 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 967 days late; Untimely waiver request regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing her 2021 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 967 days late; and, Timely waiver request regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing her 2022 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 147 days late.
G46.   WAIVER REQUESTS - RECONSIDERATIONS
  Docket No. 22-018
Request that the Board reconsider its decision to reduce to $600 each ($1,800 total) the three (3) $2,000 campaign finance late fees for a total of $6,000 assessed against Markeda Cottonham, an unsuccessful candidate for Councilman, Metro District 10, East Baton Rouge Parish, in the November 3, 2020, whose 30-P, 10-P and 10-G campaign finance disclosure reports were filed 163, 142 and 112 days late, respectively.
  Docket No. 24-551
Request that the Board reconsider its decision to decline to waive a $1500 late fee assessed against Anna Perry, a member of the Virgil Browne Glencoe Charter School Board/St. Mary Parish, for filing her 2023-2024 School Board Disclosure Statement 137 days late.
  Docket No. 25-298
Request the Board reconsider its decision to suspend all but $500 based on future compliance of a $2500 late fee assessed against Michael Rheams, Jr., unsuccessful candidate for Councilman / District 2, City of Walker / Livingston Parish in the November 5, 2024 election, for filing his amended 2023 Tier 2 candidate pfd 182 days late.