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Waiver request submitted by Wayne McCarthy, Jr., candidate for Councilman / District A / St. Bernard Parish, in the October 14, 2023 election, regarding a $600 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2022 Tier 2 candidate pfd 6 days late. |
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In late December, Wayne McCarthy, Jr. underwent a toe amputation, which was followed by numerous medical appointments and significant recovery time. Medical expenses have caused a financial burden. Additionally, he and his family were moving into their rebuilt home after losing it in the 2022 tornado, which further impacted his ability to meet deadlines. Unfortunately, Mr. McCarthy incorrectly noted the deadline for submitting the amended form. He takes full responsibility for the oversight. However, given the mentioned circumstances, he kindly requests your understanding and consideration in waiving the late fee.
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TYPE OF REPORT: 2022 Tier 2 Candidate Report
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: 8/15/2023
DATE NOD RECEIVED: 1/27/2024 (personally signed green card)
DATE REPORT FILED: 2/12/2024
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 6 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $600
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 2 reports or amendments
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La. R.S. 18:1495.7A
requires any person who becomes a candidate for an office for which the holder of the office is required to file financial disclosure statements pursuant to R.S. 42:1124, 1124.2, or 1124.3 shall file a financial disclosure statement as required by R.S. 42:1124, 1124.2, or 1124.3 for the office for which he is a candidate. The statement required by this Section shall be filed within three (3) business days after the close of the qualifying period during which the candidate files his notice of candidacy for the office.
La. R.S. 42:1124.2 requires each person holding a public office who represents a voting district having a population of 5,000 or more persons to file an annual personal financial disclosure statement on or before May 15th of each year during which the person holds office and the year following termination of the holding of such office.
La. R.S. 42:1124.4 provides that upon discovery of the failure to file, failure to timely file, omission of information or inaccurate information, the Board shall notify the filer by sending him a notice of delinquency by certified mail. The notice of delinquency shall inform the person that the financial statement must be filed, or that the information must be disclosed or accurately disclosed, or that a written answer contesting the allegation of such failure, omission, or inaccuracy must be filed no later than seven (7) business days after receipt of the notice of delinquency.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Tracy Barker |
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