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

Note: Meetings begin on March 5, 2026 and continue to March 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 charges against LaToya Cantrell in Docket No. 2022-629, EAB Docket No. 2023-13488-Ethics-B.
Discussion in executive session of charges issued against Julie Dawson and Erin Belsom in Docket No. 2022-837, EAB Docket No. 2025-6723-BOE.

Louisiana Board of Ethics
LaSalle Building
First Floor - LaBelle Room
MARCH 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. 25-627
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.
Consent Agenda and Consent Opinions
G3. Docket No. 25-762
Advisory Opinion regarding the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits the continued employment of John Durkin with Disability Determination Services Program in the Louisiana Department of Health while his sister serves as a Disability Determinations Manager 3; and, request for approval of a Disqualification Plan.
G4. Docket No. 25-772
Advisory Opinion request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits the continued employment of Alicia Carelus, the spouse of Matthew Fairbrother, a member of the Volunteer Louisiana Commission, with Teach for America while Teach for America has a contractual, business or financial relationship with the Volunteer Louisiana Commission.
G5. Docket No. 25-780
Advisory Opinion request regarding post-employment restrictions for a former employee of the Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources.
G6. Docket No. 25-803
Advisory Opinion Request from Natasha S. Johnson, Selectwoman, District 6, City of Plaquemine, related to reporting in-kind contributions.
G7. Docket No. 26-006
Advisory Opinion regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits a member of the Coulee Croche Fire Protection District 4 Board from being appointed to the position of Fire Chief of the District.
G8. Docket No. 26-007
Advisory Opinion regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits Francis Dorsey, a member of the Iberia Republican Parish Executive Committee, from serving as the president of a nonprofit organization.
G9. Docket No. 26-008
Advisory Opinion request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits the employer of a member of the nominating committee of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority ("SLFPA") from contracting with the SLFPA.
G10. Docket No. 26-010
Advisory opinion regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics permits spouses to serve as the Fire Chief and the Treasurer of the Sorrento Volunteer Fire Department.
G11. Docket No. 26-014
Advisory opinion request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits a person to serve on the Lower Cameron Hospital Service District Board of Commissioners who does not live within the District boundaries.
G12. Docket No. 26-015
Advisory Opinion request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits an employee of the Legislative Fiscal Office from providing compensated notarial work and accounting services to a behavioral health agency.
G13. Docket No. 26-021
Request for approval of a Disqualification plan regarding the employment of the son of the EMS Supervisor at Station 19 with the Shreveport Fire Department working at a Station at which his father serves as the EMS Supervisor.
G14. Docket No. 26-030
Advisory Opinion Request from Mayor Roderick D. Hampton, on behalf of the Town of Haynesville (the "Town"), as to whether the code of Governmental Ethics Town prohibits the purchase of goods and materials from a company owned by an employee of the Haynesville Police Department ("HPD").
G15. Docket No. 26-031
Advisory Opinion regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics would prohibit the former Grants Manager for the Community Services Block Grant Program within the Human Services Department of Calcasieu Parish from being appointed to the Human Services Advisory Board.
G16. Docket No. 26-035
Advisory Opinion regarding whether the Garon Paul Atkinson Lewis Foundation, founded by a member of the Iberia Parish School Board, can utilize School Board property at no charge.
G17. Docket No. 26-036
Advisory opinion request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits the brother of the Director of Finance for the City of Opelousas from being employed with the Water Department.
G18. Docket No. 26-039
Advisory Opinion Request from Mark Elkassouf, former employee of Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development ("DOTD"), related to post-employment.
G19. Docket No. 26-052
Advisory opinion regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits an employee of West Carroll Parish School System from running for a position on the school board and taking office after he retires.
G20. Docket No. 26-060
Advisory Opinion regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits a member of the Bayou L'Ourse Volunteer Fire Department from serving as the Department's Assistant Fire Chief while his brother serves as Fire Chief.
G21. Docket No. 26-062
Advisory Opinion Request from Jerald N. Jones, on behalf of Kimberly Peters, as to whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits Ms. Peters' company from contracting with Louisiana State University while she is employed as an instructor.
G22. Docket No. 26-063
Advisory Opinion request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits a member of the Lafourche Parish Fire Protection District No. 1 from participating in transactions involving the District in which Sunbelt Fire has a substantial economic interest when the member has a personal relationship with the daughter of the General Manager of Sunbelt Fire.
G23. Docket No. 26-92
Advisory Opinion request from Rep. Rashid Young, as to whether the Code of Governmental Ethics (the "Code") permits him to contract with or be employed by a Louisiana charter school authorized by the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education ("BESE") while he serves as a state representative.
Regular Business
G24. Docket No. MINUTES
February 2026 Board Minutes
G25. Docket No. 22-023
Consideration of the assessment of the enhanced penalty pursuant to La. R.S. 18:1505.4A(4)(b) for Ray Francois, a candidate for Chief of Police, Town of Roseland, in the November 3, 2020 election, for his failure to file 10-P, 10-G and 40-G campaign finance disclosure reports.
G26. Docket No. 23-390
Consent opinion for Denarold Anderson regarding charges issued against him for entering into a transaction with the St. John the Baptist Housing Authority, while his mother served on the Board of the Housing Authority.
G27. Docket No. 24-113
Consent opinion for Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. arising from charges filed for violating La. R.S. 42:1117.
G28. Docket No. 24-576
Consent opinion for Allegiance Ag and Turf, LLC for violating La. R.S. 42:1117.
G29. Docket No. 25-405
Consideration of the assessment of the enhanced penalty pursuant to La. R.S. 18:1505.4A(4)(a) and (b) for Shane M. Bailey, a candidate for State Representative, 57th Representative District, in the November 18, 2023 election, for his failure to file 30-P, 10-P and 10-G campaign finance disclosure reports.
G30. Docket No. 3126-01
Administrator's Notes
G31. Docket No. 3126-02
Discussion regarding proposed legislation filed for the 2026 Legislative Session as to the laws administered by the Louisiana Board of Ethics.
G32. Docket No. 3126-05
Memorandum concerning the dollar amount for the food and drink limit that can be provided to a public servant per event pursuant to La. R.S. 42:1115.1.
G33.   WAIVER REQUESTS - CAMPAIGN FINANCE
  Docket No. 25-804
Request that the Board waive the $500.00 late fee assessed against Phillip Dane Cutrer, an unsuccessful candidate for Chief of Police, Town of Many, Sabine Parish in the March 29, 2025 election, whose 10-G campaign finance report was filed 222 days late.
  Docket No. 26-024
Request that the Board waive the $1,000 late fee assessed against Joaquin "Jr." Matheu, a candidate for Tangiphoa Parish Assessor in a future election, whose 2024 Annual campaign finance report was filed 119 days late.
  Docket No. 26-026
Request the Board waive the $1,000 campaign finance late fee assessed against Nicholas J. "Nick" Lorusso, candidate for State Representative, 94th Representative District in a future election, whose 2024 Annual campaign finance disclosure report was 138 days late.
  Docket No. 26-048
Request that the Board waive the $500 late fee assessed against Wilton R. Dunaway, a successful candidate for Councilman, District B, City of Bogalusa, Washington Parish, in the November 5, 2024 election, whose 40-G campaign finance report was filed 362 days late.
G34.   WAIVER REQUESTS - LOBBYING
  Docket No. 26-061
Request to waive the $1,500 late fee assessed against Damien Watt for filing his 2025 lobbying registration payment (17) days late.
G35.   WAIVER REQUESTS - PERSONAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
  Docket No. 25-805
Waiver request submitted by Charles "Hal" McMillin, Mayor / City of Westlake / Calcasieu Parish, regarding a $500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2023Tier 3 annual pfd 68 days late.
  Docket No. 25-806
Waiver request submitted by LaVerne (Dr.) Cook, Jr., Member of School Board / District 2 / Bogalusa City / Washington Parish, regarding a $100 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2023 Tier 3 annual pfd 4 days late; AND, a $500 late fee assessed for filing his 2025 School Board Disclosure 10 days late.
  Docket No. 26-003
Waiver request submitted by John Faust, St. Tammany Levee, Drainage, and Conservation District, regarding a $150 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2023 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 3 days late.
  Docket No. 26-025
Waiver request submitted by Winfort "Stew" Steward, III, Councilman / Town of New Llano / Vernon Parish, regarding a $475 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2023 Tier 3 annual pfd 19 days late.
  Docket No. 26-027
Waiver request submitted by Jered Michael Thomas, Chief of Police / Lake Arthur / Jefferson Davis Parish, regarding a $500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2023 Tier 3 annual pfd 48 days late.
  Docket No. 26-028
Waiver request submitted by Jesse LaFayette Means, III, Capital Area Groundwater Conservation District, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2022 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 88 days late.
  Docket No. 26-029
Waiver request submitted by Joshua Edmond, Member of School Board / District 3 / Lafayette Parish, regarding a $2500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2023 Tier 2 annual pfd 25 days late.
  Docket No. 26-047
Waiver request submitted by Aaron James Lawler, Ascension Parish Council / District 7, regarding a $2500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2023 Tier 2 annual pfd 249 days late.
  Docket No. 26-049
Waiver request submitted by Joseph Michael "Joey" Roberts, Councilman / District C / Covington / St. Tammany Parish, regarding a $500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2024 Tier 3 annual pfd 23 days late.