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Candidate Lamont Williams settles $1,730 in penalties for $865
Summary
Lamont Williams, speaking for his committee, asked the board for leniency after staff tied delinquent filings to turnover and missed electronic notices. The board accepted a 50% settlement of $865 and denied the appeal.
The State Board of Elections accepted a $865 settlement from Friends of Lamont Williams to resolve $1,730 in civil penalties stemming from a 14‑day late A1 filing reporting a $10,000 contribution. Staff said the late filings were attributed to staff turnover and delayed communications; the candidate said contact information has been corrected and offered a 50% settlement.
Lamont Williams introduced himself to the board and said the committee had turnover and that the treasurer was not receiving notifications; he told the board he was prepared to pay 50% ($865) as a settlement. The board accepted the payment and denied the appeal; staff noted additional penalties may be discussed separately and are not included in the $1,730 amount resolved today.
