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Waiver request submitted by Michael Rheams, Jr., unsuccessful candidate for Councilman / District 2, City of Walker / Livingston Parish in the November 5, 2024 election, regarding a $2500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2023 Tier 2 candidate pfd 182 days late. |
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After receiving the delinquency notice, Michael Rheams, Jr. uploaded the disclosure. He later received an FTF-LFO stating that the disclosure had not been filed. The situation appears to be a misunderstanding or technical error in the receipt or processing of the documentation, for which he takes responsibility. Mr. Rheams is fully committed to complying and would appreciate your understanding and leniency.
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TYPE OF REPORT: 2023 Tier 2 Candidate Report - Amendment
ORIGINAL FILING DATE: 9/4/2024
DATE NOD RECEIVED: 9/24/2024 (Cynthia Rheams)
DATE REPORT FILED: 4/3/2025
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 182 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 253 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $2500
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 of the Code 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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Suspend all based on future compliance.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Tracy Barker |
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