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Waiver request submitted by Ronnie Harvey, Jr., Councilman / District A / Lake Charles / Calcasieu Parish, regarding a $2500 late fee assessed for filing his 2022 Tier 2 annual pfd 469 days late and a $2500 late fee assessed for filing his 2023 Tier 2 annual pfd 168 days late. |
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City Councilman Ronnie Wayne Harvey proudly serves for District A in Lake Charles, LA. Unfortunately, he never received notifications regarding his statements. This situation is likely due to the postal service challenges that have plagued the area since COVID-19, compounded by the devastating effects of Hurricanes Laura and Delta. He managed to pay the 2021 $2,500 fine, but the continued challenges have caused difficulty keeping up this year. Mr. Harvey would like to express his gratitude for the exceptional customer service he received from a BOE representative. He appreciates your understanding and consideration of this waiver request and apologizes for the inconvenience.
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TYPE OF REPORT: 2022 and 2023 Tier 2 Annual Report
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: May 15, 2023 & May 15, 2024
DATE NOD RECEIVED: 10/6/2023 & 8/3/2024 (Covid)
DATE REPORT FILED: 1/28/2025 & 1/28/2025
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 469 days & 168 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 624 days & 258 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $2500 & $2500
PRIOR/OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: Yes - 2021 $2500 (Paid)
OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR EXPERIENCE: has filed 6 reports or amendments
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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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