| Request that the Board reconsider its decision to decline to waive the $400 campaign finance late fee assessed against Steven Marcus, an unsuccessful candidate for Councilman, Town of Madisonville, St.Tammany Parish, in the July 11, 2020 election, whose 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 12 days late. |
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Sheri Morris requests reconsideration on behalf of Mr. Marcus and states the following:
Mr. Marcus raised very little money during his campaign. The COVID-19 pandemic caused changing deadlines, and once Mr. Marcus was aware of such deadlines, he made his filing. The fine is excessive and such a fee will deter citizens from running for office.
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ELECTION: July 11, 2020
TYPES OF REPORT: 10-G
DAYS LATE: 12
ASSESSED FEE: $400
REPORTS DUE: August 5, 2020
REPORTS FILED: August 17, 2020
ACTIVITY REPORT:10-G: $-0 in Receipts; $-0 in Expenditures; $350 Funds on Hand at the Close of Reporting Period.
OTHER LATE FILINGS: NONE
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18:1505.4.A(1) Any candidate, the treasurer or chairman of a political committee, or any other person required to file any reports under this Chapter, who knowingly fails to file or who knowingly fails to timely file any such reports as are required by this Chapter may be assessed a civil penalty for each day until such report is filed.
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Reaffirm decision to decline to waive.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Charles Reeves |
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