| Request that the Board waive the $300.00 and $60.00 campaign finance late fees for a total of $360.00 assessed against Eric Smith, Sr., an unsuccessful candidate for Councilmember, EBR Metro District 1 in the November 5, 2024 election, whose 30-P and 40-G campaign finance disclosure reports were filed 8 days late and 1 day late, respectively. |
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Eric Smith, Sr. requests a wavier and states the following: Initially, he believed he had complied with reporting requirements until he was notified that he needed to amend his report. Mr. Smith submitted three different forms. Each time he visited the BOE office, he received exceptional service. Mr. Smith and his wife also spoke with a BOE representative who explained the online filing process.
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ELECTION: November 5, 2024
TYPES OF REPORT: 30-P & 40-G
DAYS LATE: 8 & 1
ASSESSED FEE: $300.00 & $60.00
REPORTS DUE: October 7, 2024 and January 16, 2025
REPORTS FILED: October 15, 2024 and January 17, 2025
ACTIVITY REPORT: 30-P $3,200.00 in Receipts; $-0 in Expenditures and $-0 Funds at Close of Reporting Period
40-G: $-0 in Receipts; $-0 in Expenditures and $-0 Funds on Hand at 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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| Assigned Attorney: |
Charles Reeves |
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