| Request that the Board waive the $420.00 campaign finance late fee assessed against Michael "Mike" Irvin Wilson, an unsuccessful candidate for Natchitoches Parish Sheriff in the October 14, 2023 election, whose 2024 Supplemental campaign finance disclosure report was filed 9 days late. |
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Michael Wilson requests a waiver and states the following:
There were several illnesses in his family and events that impacted his timely filing. He was caring for several elderly family members, including his father, for whom he is the sole caregiver. His father was hospitalized in January 2025. In addition, his wife is a disabled veteran who requires many doctor visits. Mr. Wilson drives her to appointments. These events consumed his attention, and he missed the deadline. He has since taken steps to ensure all future filings will be completed on time. Mr. Wilson values the importance of transparency and compliance with ethical standards and regrets the inconvenience this delay may have caused.
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ELECTION: October 14, 2023
TYPES OF REPORT: 2024 SUPPL
DAYS LATE: 9
ASSESSED FEE: $420.00
REPORTS DUE: February 18, 2025
REPORTS FILED: October 14, 2023
ACTIVITY REPORT: $-0 in Receipts; $-0 in Expenditures and $151.06 Funds 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.
LAC 52:1205B(2) states that if, during the 14 days prior to the report being due, a serious medical condition, in the considered judgment of the staff, prevented the filer or person regularly responsible from making the report, the fine shall be rescinded
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Suspend all but $200 based on future compliance.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Charles Reeves |
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