| Untimely request that the Board waive the $500 campaign finance late fee assessed against Todd Istre, an unsuccessful candidate for Council Member, Division D, City of Youngsville, Lafayette Parish, in the November 5, 2024 election, whose 10-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 60 days late;
AND,Timely request that the Board waive the $80 campaign finance late fee assessed against Todd Istre, an unsuccessful candidate for Council Member, Division D, City of Youngsville, Lafayette Parish, in the November 5, 2024 election, whose 40-G campaign finance disclosure report was filed 10 days late. |
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Todd Istre requests a wavier and states the following: He misunderstood the dates and expenses. It was not an intentional delay. Mr. Istre did not plan to spend over $2,000, but at the last moment, he sent out cards, which cost more. He spoke with BOE representatives about this situation. Mr. Istre has learned from this situation, and it will not happen again.
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ELECTION: November 5, 2024
TYPES OF REPORT: 10-G and 40-G
DAYS LATE: 60 and 10
ASSESSED FEE: $500 and $80
REPORTS DUE: November 26, 2024 and January 16, 2025
REPORTS FILED: both filed January 26, 2025
ACTIVITY REPORT:
10-G: $3521.75 in Receipts; $3521.75 in Expenditures and $-0 Funds at Close of Reporting Period
40-G: $125.15 in Receipts; $125.15 in Expenditures and $-0 Funds at Close of Reporting Period
OTHER LATE FILINGS: ONE
10-G (60 days late) - $500.00 - Untimely Waiver - Request a Payment Plan
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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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Consider untimely request as to 10G report; decline to waive as to fees for both reports.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Charles Reeves |
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