Meetings
 
Louisiana Board of Ethics
LaSalle Building
First Floor - LaBelle Room
APRIL 1, 2026
2:30 PM
617 North 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Note: Meetings begin on April 1, 2026 and continue to April 2, 2026.

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
APRIL 2, 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.
G3. Docket No. 25-653
Request that the Board reconsider its decision to affirm the reassessments for two (2) $400.00 late fees that were suspended against Tehmi Chassion, a successful a candidate for Member of School Board, District 4, Lafayette Parish in the November 4, 2014 and October 2, 2010 election, whose 2017 Supplemental Campaign Finance Disclosure Reports were filed 10 days late.
G4. Docket No. 25-693
Request that the Board reconsider its decision to decline to waive a $500 late fee assessed against Caleb Atwell, candidate for Mayor / Town of Killian / Livingston Parish in the March 29, 2025 election, for filing his 2024 Tier 3 candidate pfd 218 days late.
G5. Docket No. 26-002
Request that the Board waive for the two (2) $300.00 and two (2) $1,000 campaign finance late fees (total of $2,600) assessed against Tiffany Foxworth, a successful candidate for District Judge, 19th Judicial District Court, ES 2, Div. M in the July 11, 2020 and November 3, 2020 elections, whose 2023 and 2024 Supplemental reports were filed 5 and 73 days late, ANDUntimely request that the Board waive the $60.00, seven (7) $2,000, the $840, and the $1,620 late fees (total $16,520) assessed against Tiffany Foxworth, a successful candidate for District Judge, 19th Judicial District Court, ES 2, Div. M in the July 11, 2020 election and November 3, 2020 elections, whose 10-G, EDE-G, 40-G, 2020 & 2021 Supplemental campaign finance reports were filed 1, 188, 160, 149, 183, 111, 99, 14, 27 and 58 days late.
G6. Docket No. 26-075
Request to waive the $250 and $50 late fees assessed against Adrian Bruneau for the late filing of the November 2025 and December 2025 Lobbying Expenditure Reports.
G7. Docket No. 26-093
Advisory Opinion Request from Joe Caldarera, as to whether the Code of Governmental Ethics would prohibit him, as a property owner within the jurisdiction of the Kenner Historic District Design Commission (the "HDDC"), from serving as a member of the HDDC.
Consent Agenda and Consent Opinions
G8. Docket No. 25-795
Advisory Opinion regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits an Ascension Parish Councilman from renting a food truck stall on Parish property that is administered by the City of Gonzales.
G9. Docket No. 26-041
Advisory opinion request regarding the applicability of the post-employment restrictions for an employee of the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy.
G10. Docket No. 26-071
Advisory Opinion request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits a former member of the Slidell City Council from being employed by the Office of the Mayor of the City of Slidell.
G11. Docket No. 26-074
Advisory Opinion Request from Shawn Eller, hearing officer with the 15th JDC, as to whether the Code of Governmental Ethics (the "Code") permits him to run for office while being employed as a hearing officer.
G12. Docket No. 26-076
Advisory Opinion request from Larry Horacek, on behalf of the Shenandoah Estate Crime Prevention and Improvement District (the "District"), as to whether the Code of Governmental Ethics (the "Code") permits the District to use public funds to purchase plaques or trophies honoring volunteers.
G13. Docket No. 26-077
Advisory Opinion request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits Brad Daigle, a candidate for House of Representatives - District 60, from continuing to represent political subdivisions through his private companies, should he get elected.
G14. Docket No. 26-081
Advisory Opinion request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits a member of the Orleans Parish School Board from working for certain non-profits.
G15. Docket No. 26-082
Advisory opinion request from the Executive Director of the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority, as to whether her agency is permitted to contact with her husband's employer.
G16. Docket No. 26-098
Advisory Opinion Request from Mamie Gasparecz, as to whether the Code of Governmental Ethics (the "Code") permits a non-profit organization for which she serves as a director may receive grants from the agency for which she serves as a commissioner.
G17. Docket No. 26-106
Advisory opinion request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits Ben Westerburg, an Alderman for the City of West Monroe, from continuing to work as a disc jockey on an FM radio station during his re-election campaign.
G18. Docket No. 26-107
Request to withdraw advisory opinion request from Tristan Gruspier, on behalf of the Louisiana Bridge Builders ("LBB"), as to whether the Code of Governmental Ethics (the "Code") prohibits LBB from making payments to certain entities serving as potential subcontractors on a project with Louisiana Department of Transportation ("DOTD").
G19. Docket No. 26-118
Request to withdraw advisory opinion request regarding whether the Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits an employee with Louisiana Department of Education from working for Savvas Learning Center.
G20. Docket No. 26-120
Advisory Opinion request from Yolunda Righteous, former administrator for Waste Permits Division ("WPD") of Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality ("LDEQ"), as to whether he Louisiana Code of Governmental Ethics permits her company to work on matters relating to WPD following termination of her employment.
G21. Docket No. 26-121
Advisory Opinion Request from Russell J. Stutes, Jr., on behalf of the City of Lake Charles (the "City") and the members of the Lake Charles City Council (the "City Council") as to whether the Louisiana Code of Governmental Ethics (the "Code") permits the City and the City Council to act with respect to matters that may have involved a suspected violation of the Code.
Regular Business
G22. Docket No. MINUTES
March 2026 Board Minutes
G23. Docket No. 23-836
Consent opinion for Debbie Stilley relating to violation of Section 1113A.
G24. Docket No. 24-113
Consent Opinion for Thomas D. Durrett, Jr. arising from charges for violating La. R.S. 42:1115.
G25. Docket No. 24-510
Consent Opinion for Adam Coleman and Coleman Culture Basketball LCC related to violations of La. R.S. 42:1113A(1)(a).
G26. Docket No. 25-750
Waiver request submitted by Frank Scurlock, candidate for Governor in the October 14, 2023 election, regarding a $10,500 late fee assessed for filing his 2022 Tier 1 annual pfd 21 days late.
G27. Docket No. 3126-01
Administrator's Notes
G28. 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.
G29.   WAIVER REQUESTS - CAMPAIGN FINANCE
  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.
  Docket No. 26-072
Request that the Board waive the $2,000.00 campaign finance late fee assessed Nadine Ramsey, a candidate for City Council, District C, Orleans Parish, in the February 1, 2014, whose 2017 Supplemental campaign finance disclosure report was filed 70 days late.
  Docket No. 26-100
Request that the Board waive the $3,000.00 campaign finance late fee assessed against Your Vote Counts, a political action committee and its committee's chairperson, Carlos Jackson, whose 2023 Annual campaign finance disclosure report was filed 337 days late.
G30.   WAIVER REQUESTS - LOBBYING
  Docket No. 26-102
Request to waive the $200 late fee assessed against Brett Michelin for filing his 2026 lobbying registration 7 days late.
  Docket No. 26-108
Request to waive the $250 late fee assessed against Mary LeFebvre for filing her 2026 lobbying registration 8 days late.
G31.   WAIVER REQUESTS - PERSONAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
  Docket No. 26-073
Waiver request submitted by Trayvean Scott, former member of the National Heritage Academics, regarding a $500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2022 Tier 3 annual pfd 531 days late.
  Docket No. 26-079
Waiver request submitted by Stephen Wayne "Steve" Prator, Board of Pardons / Caddo Parish Sheriff, regarding a $300 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2024 Tier 2 annual pfd 3 days late.
  Docket No. 26-080
Waiver request submitted by Daniel "Danny" Lipari, former member of the St. Mary Levee District, regarding a $1500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2022 Tier 2.1 annual pfd 89 days late.
  Docket No. 26-099
Waiver request submitted by Katelyn Lockhart Cockerham, Member of School Board / District 7 / Livingston Parish, regarding a $900 late fee assessed for filing her amended 2024 Tier 2 annual pfd 9 days late.
G32.   WAIVER REQUESTS - RECONSIDERATIONS
  Docket No. 25-322
Request that the Board reconsider its decision to reduce to $600 the $1,000 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.