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Docket No. 26-369
 
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RE:
Request that the Board waive the $240 campaign finance late fee assessed Patrick "Pat" Burke, III, a successful candidate for Council Member, District 8, St. Tammany Parish, in the October 14, 2023 election, whose 2025 Supplemental campaign finance disclosure report was filed 8 days late.
Facts:
Patrick "Pat" Burke, III requests a waiver and states the following: He was confused about his requirements, but he is now crystal clear. The e-mail reminders were being sent to spam for some reason. There is less than $40 in the campaign account. This was his first time filing late. He would like to thank you for your consideration and asks that you waive or reduce the assessed late fee.
Comments:
ELECTION: October 14, 2023
TYPES OF REPORT: 2025 SUPPL
DAYS LATE: 8
ASSESSED FEE: $240.00
REPORTS DUE: March 3, 2026
REPORTS FILED: March 11, 2026
ACTIVITY REPORT: $-0 in Receipts; $861.55 in Expenditures; $32.83 Funds on Hand at the Close of Reporting Period
OTHER LATE FILINGS: NONE
Law:
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.
Recommendations:
Decline to waive.
Assigned Attorney: Charles Reeves
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
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2026-369 - Cf Waiver - Patrick _Pat_ Burke, III - 25 SUPP