| Request that the Board waive the $2,000.00 campaign finance late fee assessed against John R. "Dick" Gibbs, an unsuccessful candidate for Councilman at Large, Division A, St. Charles Parish in the October 14, 2023 election, whose 2023 supplemental campaign finance disclosure report was filed 365 days late. |
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John R. Gibbs requests a wavier and states the following: He has consistently maintained compliance with CF reporting requirements throughout his eight years as councilman. Unfortunately, this report escaped his attention. There was no financial activity during this reporting period. He takes his obligations seriously and sincerely regrets this omission. Given the reasons listed, Mr. Gibbs requests that the Board consider waiving or reducing the fine. He appreciates your time and consideration of this matter.
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ELECTION: October 14, 2023
TYPES OF REPORT: 2023 SUPPL
DAYS LATE: 365
ASSESSED FEE: $2,000.00
REPORTS DUE: February 15, 2024
REPORTS FILED: February 14, 2025
ACTIVITY REPORT: $-0 in Receipts; $-0 in Expenditures and $23,745.90 Funds at Close of Reporting Period
OTHER LATE FILINGS: FOUR
3/20/2021 Election: 2020 ANN (50 days late) - $2,000.00 Rescinded
30-P (25 days late) - $1,500.00 - Rescinded
10-P (5 days late) - $300.00 - PAID
10-G (12 days late) - $600.00 - PAID
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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.
LAC 52:1205(C) states if a report is filed more than 10 days late and the amount of activity on the report is less than the amount of the late fee to be assessed, the staff may reduce the late fee to the amount of activity or 10 times the per-day penalty, whichever is greater.
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Reduce to $600 based on Rule 1205C; decline to waive.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Charles Reeves |
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