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Canyon County and Nampa officials outline campaign finance rules: $500 threshold, treasurer required, $50/day fines possible
Summary
County and county clerk officials explained that candidates must begin filing campaign finance reports after raising or spending $500, designate a treasurer, and may face $50-per-day fines if required reports are late; contributions over $1,000 must be reported within 48 hours.
Canyon County and Nampa officials at a candidate information session clarified local campaign finance requirements, including a $500 reporting threshold, short deadlines for large contributions and potential fines for late filings.
Rick O'Mee, Canyon County clerk, said candidates are not required to file monthly reports until they have raised or spent $500. He explained that the $50‑per‑day fine for missed filings applies only after a grace period: the county sends courtesy notifications and the…
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