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Louisiana Board of Ethics
LaSalle Building
First Floor - LaBelle Room
FEBRUARY 5, 2026
2:30 PM
617 North 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Note: Meetings begin on February 5, 2026 and continue to February 6, 2026.

Executive Session

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

Discussion in Executive Session regarding pending appeal of the Declaratory Opinion regarding the Jefferson Parish Fire Fighters Association - Local 1374 - International Association of Fire Fighters ("Union") in Docket No. 2023-435 and the Petition for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief filed on behalf of the Union in Docket No. 24-2139, USDC, Eastern District.

Discussion in Executive Session regarding charges filed against Charles Henry Bradford and Bastrop-Morehouse Publishing Inc. in Docket No. 2024-576.

Louisiana Board of Ethics
LaSalle Building
First Floor - LaBelle Room
FEBRUARY 6, 2026
9:00 AM
617 North 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

GENERAL

Appearances

G1.	Docket No. 25-419 Waiver request submitted by Donald Ray "Don" Cravins, Sr., former member of the Louisiana Racing Commission, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2021 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 348 days late.

G2.

Docket No. 25-533
Request to reconsider the Board's decision to suspend all but $1,000 of the $2,500 late fee assessed against Steven Jackson, State Representative / 2nd Representative District, for filing his 2022 Tier 2 candidate pfd 855 days late; and, the Board's decision to suspend all but $1,000 of a $2,500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2022 Tier 2 annual pfd 183 days late.

G3.

Docket No. 25-582
Request that the Board reconsider it decision to decline to waive four late fees assessed against Steven Jackson, a successful candidate for State Representative, District 2, Bossier and Caddo Parishes, in the October 14, 2023 election:1) a $60 late fee for a 30-P report filed 1 day late;2) a $660 fee for a 10-G report which was filed 11 days late;3) a $2,000 late fee for a 10-G report which was filed inaccurately; and4) a $2,000 late fee for a SUPP2023 report which was filed inaccurately.

G4.	Docket No. 25-627 Waiver request submitted by Timothy Burbach, Helix Network of Educational Choices, Mentorship Academy HCS Baton Rouge Charter Schools, regarding a $500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2022 Tier 3 annual pfd 598 days late.

G5.

Docket No. 26-054
Waiver request submitted by Louis Lambert, a member of the Ascension Parish School Board, regarding a $2500 late fee assessed for filing his 2022 Financial Disclosure Statement 858 days late; and a $2500 late fee assessed for filing his 2023 Financial Disclosure Statement 492 days late.

Consent Agenda and Consent Opinions

G6.	Docket No. 25-709 Advisory Opinion request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits the hiring of the brother of a former member of the Terrebonne Parish Fire Protection District No. 10.

G7.	Docket No. 25-723 Advisory opinion request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits a spouse of an Office of Behavioral Health employee from soliciting business with the Office of Behavioral Health and other State agencies for which he would receive a commission.

G8.	Docket No. 25-754 Withdrawl of an Advisory Opinion Request from Thea Tran at West Calcasieu Hospital regarding outside employment.

G9.	Docket No. 25-771 Advisory Opinion request from Ryan Richard, employee of Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, relating to post-employment matters.

G10.

Docket No. 25-779
Advisory Opinion Request from Keith Lampkin, employee of the Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office, as to whether the Code of Governmental Ethics (the "Code") permits him to run for office and serve as a state legislator while serving as an employee of the Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office.

G11.	Docket No. 25-781 Advisory opinion request as to whether an electrical company owned by the son of an appointed member of the St. Bernard Parish Library Board of Control can contract with the library to perform services.

G12.

Docket No. 25-788
Advisory opinion regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits Dana Gros, principal of South Larose Elementary, from rendering compensated services to Lafourche Education Foundation while it has a contractual, business or financial relationship with schools within Lafourche Parish School District.

G13.	Docket No. 25-794 Advisory Opinion request from Bryan Tabor, Parish Council Member, District 1, Lafayette Parish, as to whether he may serve as a compensated director of a local utility company.

G14.	Docket No. 25-796 Advisory opinion request concerning a reserve deputy with the Lake Charles Marshal's Office providing contracted legal services through his employer to the Marshal's Office while he remains an active reserve deputy or within two years of his retirement as a reserve deputy.

G15.

Docket No. 26-023
Advisory opinion request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits Theodore Sanders, III, President of the New Orleans Achievement Foundation, from serving as Chief Executive Office of the Louisiana Asset Management Pool, Inc. if the New Orleans Achievement Foundation enters into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Department of Treasury.

G16.

Docket No. 26-040
Advisory opinion regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits Claudia Armwood from accepting a teaching position with the East Baton Rouge Parish School System while her half-sister is a member of the school board and she holds a Out-of-Field Authorization to Teach Certificate (OFAT).

G17.

Docket No. 26-055
Advisory opinion regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics ("Code") prohibits Louis Lambert, an elected member of the Ascension Parish School Board, from rendering compensated services to Atmos Gas Company while it has a contractual, financial, or business relationship with the Ascension Parish School Board.

Regular Business

G18.	Docket No. MINUTES January 2026 Board Minutes

G19.	Docket No. 23-996 Consent opinion for Ryker Anthony and Anthony's Tree Service, LLC, arising from charges filed for a violation of La. R.S. 42:1113A(1)(a).

G20.	Docket No. 24-119 Consent Opinion for James King arising from charges filed for violating La. R.S. 42:1112B(5).

G21.	Docket No. 24-393 Consent Opinion for Danny Allen Hobgood, an elected member of the Board of Aldermen for the Town of Slaughter, in connection with his receipt of compensation in violation of La. R.S. 42:1111C(2)(d).

G22.	Docket No. 24-835 Consideration of consent opinion regarding a nepotism issue involving the East Baton Rouge Parish School System.

G23.	Docket No. 3126-01 Administrator's Notes

G24.	Docket No. 3126-02 Discussion regarding suggestions to the Legislature for changes/amendments to the laws administered by the Louisiana Board of Ethics.

G25.	Docket No. 3126-03 Review of Chapters 8-14 of the Rules for the Louisiana Board of Ethics (LAC 52:I) pursuant to Act 192 of the 2024 Regular Session and Executive Order 25-038.

G26.	Docket No. 3126-04 House Resolution 202 - 2025 Regular Session

G27. WAIVER REQUESTS - CAMPAIGN FINANCE

Docket No. 25-770
Request that the Board waive the $2,000.00 campaign finance late fee assessed against Amy Pollard, disqualified candidate for State Representative, 61st Representative District in the October 12, 2019 election, whose 30-P campaign finance disclosure report was filed 2260 days late.

Docket No. 25-775
Request the Board waive the $500 campaign finance late fee assessed against Patrice Joseph Smith, an unsuccessful candidate for Council Member /District 3, City of Donaldsonville, Ascension, in the November 5, 2024 election, whose 10-P campaign finance disclosure report that was filed inaccurately.

Docket No. 25-786
Request the Board waive the $1,000 campaign finance late fee assessed against Thomas J. "Tom" Spencer, III, in his capacity as a candidate for Police Juror, District D, Rapides Parish in the October 12, 2019 election, whose 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was 260 days late.

G28. WAIVER REQUESTS - LOBBYING

Docket No. 25-797
Request to waive the $500 late fee assessed against Cason O'Banion for the late filing of the September 2025 Lobbying Expenditure Report.

G29. WAIVER REQUESTS - PERSONAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

Docket No. 25-757
Waiver request submitted by Douglas Lawrence Stream, Louisiana School Employees' Retirement System, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2023 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 52 days late.

Docket No. 25-767
Waiver request submitted by Andrea Manuel, candidate for Councilman / District 1 / Jefferson Parish in the March 29, 2025 election, regarding a $2500 late fee assessed for filing her amended 2024 Tier 2 candidate pfd 94 days late.

Docket No. 25-768
Waiver request submitted by Timothy Turner, Mayor / Newellton / Tensas Parish, regarding a $500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2023 Tier 3 annual pfd 159 days late.

Docket No. 25-769
Waiver request submitted by Ingrid Felicia Payne, former East Baton Rouge Council on Aging / East Baton Rouge Parish, regarding a $50 late fee assessed for filing her 2023 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 1 days late.

Docket No. 25-783
Waiver request submitted by Stephen Jeffrey Gremillion, Sr., City Marshal / City Court / Bunkie / Avoyelles Parish, regarding a $500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2023 Tier 3 annual pfd 34 days late.

Docket No. 25-784
Waiver request submitted by Richard Sheffield "Rick" Danielson, Mandeville City Council / St. Tammany Parish & St. Tammany Parish Recreation District / District 1, regarding a $1800 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2023 Tier 2 annual pfd 18 days late.

Docket No. 25-785
Waiver request submitted by Melvin Lee Hasten, Sr., Council Member / City of St. Gabriel / Iberville Parish, regarding a $2500 late fee assessed for filing his 2023 Tier 2 annual pfd 473 days late.

G30. WAIVER REQUESTS - SCHOOL BOARD DISCLOSURE

Docket No. 25-755
Waiver request submitted by Lolita S. Porter, St. Helena Parish School Board, regarding a $500 late fee assessed for filing her 2025 School Board Disclosure 10 days late.

Docket No. 25-756
Waiver request submitted by J.D. Dantzler, Jr., East Feliciana Parish School Board, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his 2025 School Board Disclosure 31 days late.

Docket No. 25-782
Waiver request submitted by Dusty Fallin, Richland Parish - Delhi Charter School, regarding a $500 late fee assessed for filing his 2025 School Board Disclosure 10 days late.

G31. WAIVER REQUESTS - RECONSIDERATIONS

Docket No. 24-309
Untimelyrequest that the Board reconsider its decision to decline to waive a $1,800 campaign finance late fee assessed against Revitalize Northeast Louisiana PAC, a political action committee, and its committee's chairperson, Mary Cruz Berzoza, whose 2023 August Monthly campaign finance disclosure report was filed 9 days late.