Board of Ethics, LA

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics will meet on December 4 and 5, 2025, to consider numerous requests to waive late fees for financial and campaign disclosures. The body will also issue advisory opinions on potential conflicts of interest regarding government contracts and outside employment.

• Waiver requests for campaign finance late fees, including a $5,000 request from Jason Coleman and a $3,000 request from Ben Zahn
• Advisory opinion on whether Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office can contract with Rock Solid Aviation, owned by a Reserve Deputy
• Review of late fee waiver requests for personal financial disclosures, including requests from Scott M. Perrilloux and Raymond Baker
• Advisory opinion on whether a Pointe Coupee Parish School Board employee can provide consulting services to other districts
• Executive session to discuss charges against Denarold Anderson (Docket No. 2023-390) and Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions and Mark Hartman (Docket No. 2024-113)

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics processed numerous requests to waive late fees for personal and campaign financial disclosures. It also issued several advisory opinions regarding nepotism, post-employment restrictions, and conflict-of-interest disqualification plans.

• Waived $2,500 late fee for Sheriff Jason Ard (7-5)
• Declined to waive $1,000 fee for Tonya S. Lurry (10-1)
• Declined $9,000 fee waivers for Acadiana Republican Women PAC (9-3) and Fleur de Lis Republican Women PAC (10-2)
• Reduced Orleans Jedi Guardians PAC fee to $500 based on future compliance (unanimous)
• Approved disqualification plans for Gage Tervalon, Lindsay Spencer, and Dr. Quenton Fontenot (unanimous)
• Prohibited Julie Romero's businesses from contracting with the City of Crowley (unanimous)
• Adopted consent opinion for Mayor Kenneth Pickett, Sr. with $1,000 civil penalty (unanimous)
• Reduced Markeda Cottonham's campaign finance fees to $600 total based on financial hardship (unanimous)

Board of Ethics

The Louisiana Board of Ethics will review multiple requests to waive late fees for campaign finance and personal financial disclosure filings. The board will also consider advisory opinions on potential conflicts of interest for public employees and officials across Louisiana.

• Waiver of $17,685 in late fees for New Orleans East Leadership PAC and chair Dwight Jarrett
• Waiver of $2,500 late fee for Livingston Parish Sheriff Jason Gerald Ard
• Advisory opinion on employment conflict for Bogalusa Police Department employee Gage Tervalon
• Waiver of $9,000 in late fees for Fleur de Lis Republican Women PAC
• Advisory opinion on whether Rhonda Butler’s tree service can contract with Cleco while she serves in the Louisiana House

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics reaffirmed several campaign finance late fees and issued multiple advisory opinions regarding post-employment restrictions. It rescinded two fines due to lack of delinquency notice and approved the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Reaffirmed $1,800 in fees for W. Thomas Barrett, III (unanimous)
• Reaffirmed $12,000 in fees for The Voice of the People, LLC (10-1)
• Rescinded $2,500 fine for Jake Daniel Lambert (unanimous)
• Rescinded $12,500 fine for Adren O. Wilson (unanimous)
• Ruled Guy Faget is prohibited from contract piloting for two years post-employment (unanimous)
• Ruled Cynthia Leger is prohibited from contracting with CPSB for two years post-employment (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Dismissed charges against Dadrius Lanus, NoLaToya (Recall), and Eileen Carter (unanimous)

Board of Ethics

The Louisiana Board of Ethics will meet over two days to consider reconsideration requests for campaign finance late fees, waiver requests for personal financial disclosure late fees, and advisory opinions on post-employment ethics restrictions. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss confidential complaints and charges against Dadrius Lanus and NoLaToya (Recall) and Eileen Carter.

• Reconsideration of $1,800 total campaign finance late fees against W. Thomas Barrett III, candidate for District Attorney, 38th Judicial District Court
• Reconsideration of $12,000 in campaign finance late fees against The Voice of the People, LLC, and Sidney D. Torres, IV
• Waiver request for $2,400 late fee against Louisiana Patients First Political Committee and Tyrone Hughes
• Advisory opinion on whether former OMV employee Arlene Evans can work for Essential Tag & Title, LLC
• Consent opinion regarding Coby Clavier, St. Landry Parish Council member, receiving economic value from Coburn Supply Company

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics issued $30,000 penalties each to Brian J. Bennett and Keitron Gagnon for failing to file campaign finance reports. The Board also ruled on several advisory opinions regarding employment and contracting restrictions and adjusted various late fees for public officials.

• Assessed $30,000 civil penalty to Brian J. Bennett for three unfiled reports
• Assessed $30,000 civil penalty to Keitron Gagnon for three unfiled reports
• Adopted consent opinion for Jeff Landry with a $900 civil penalty
• Reduced Raoul Armando 'Skip' Galan's late fee to $600
• Suspended all but $1,000 of late fees for Shawn P. Gibbs
• Suspended all but $700 of late fees for Adren O. Wilson
• Ruled that Code of Ethics prohibits Trey Nelson from employment in his mother's agency
• Dismissed charges against Damion Coleman and Dr. John King

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics is meeting to decide on multiple requests to waive campaign finance late fees and provide advisory opinions on government ethics codes. The body will also hold executive sessions to discuss pending charges against several individuals and entities.

• Waiver requests for campaign finance fees, including $12,500 from former Deputy Chief of Staff Adren O. Wilson
• Requests to waive $12,000 in fees from The Voice of the People, LLC and Lafayette Republican Parish Executive Committee
• Advisory opinions on employment restrictions for Port of New Orleans and DOTD employees
• Executive sessions regarding charges against Damion Coleman, Keith Schroth, Dr. Larry Hollier, Dr. John King, and Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions
• Consideration of enhanced penalties for candidates Brian J. Bennett and Keitron Gagnon for failure to file disclosure reports

Board of Ethics

The Louisiana Board of Ethics will hold a two-day meeting starting August 7, 2025, beginning with an executive session to discuss confidential complaints and pending charges against several individuals, including Governor Jeff Landry and Dr. Larry Hollier. The public portion on August 8 includes reconsideration requests for campaign finance late fees, advisory opinions on conflicts of interest, and waiver requests for late filing penalties.

• Executive session discussion of charges against Gov. Jeff Landry and Stanton Aviation, LLC (Docket No. 2022-455)
• Reconsideration of $6,000 in late fees against New Solutions PAC for filing reports 169 and 139 days late (G2)
• Advisory opinion on whether Mangham Alderman Kathryn Carter's husband can be appointed interim police chief (G11)
• Advisory opinion on whether a National Guard Major can contract with the Louisiana Military Department (G12)
• Waiver request for $2,500 late fee from Sheriff Jason Gerald Ard for filing amended disclosure 512 days late (G25)

Board of Ethics

The Board issued several advisory opinions on ethics compliance for public employees and officials. It also ruled on numerous requests to waive or reduce late fees for financial and campaign disclosures.

• Reduced John Lane Ewing, Jr.'s late fee to $200 (10-3)
• Affirmed prohibition of Tamara Hingle from assisting OMV transactions for two years (unanimous)
• Ruled that a Senior Center Manager cannot accept gifts for her baby from clients (unanimous)
• Prohibited Kona Ice of Acadiana from selling snow cones on Vermilion Charter Academy campus (unanimous)
• Approved disqualification plans for employees of Dept. of Energy and Natural Resources and St. Charles Parish School Board (unanimous)
• Adopted consent opinion for Tequella Douglas regarding improper use of St. Helena Sheriff's Office funds (unanimous)
• Adopted consent opinion and $7,500 civil penalty for Gabriel and Michael Diaz (unanimous)
• Suspended $100 campaign finance late fee for Sandra Cabrina Jenkins (unanimous)

Board of Ethics

The Louisiana Board of Ethics will meet July 2-3, 2025, to consider complaints, advisory opinions, and waiver requests. Key items include a request to reconsider a late fee suspension, multiple advisory opinions on potential conflicts of interest, and dozens of requests to waive late fees for campaign finance and personal financial disclosure filings.

• Reconsideration of $1,050 late fee suspension for John Lane Ewing Jr. (Docket 24-824)
• Advisory opinion on whether a school bus driver's towing company can contract with the school board (Docket 25-233)
• Advisory opinion on whether a library employee can start a video podcast (Docket 25-309)
• Waiver request for $2,500 late fee from Bossier City councilman Christopher Collins Smith (Docket 25-268)
• Discussion of legislation filed for the 2025 Legislative Session affecting ethics laws (Docket 3125-02)

Board of Ethics

The Louisiana Board of Ethics will meet June 5-6 to discuss confidential complaints, reconsider several late fee decisions, and issue advisory opinions on nepotism, post-employment restrictions, and dual-office holding. The agenda includes over 30 waiver requests for campaign finance, lobbying, and personal financial disclosure late fees, plus consent opinions on ethics violations.

• Executive session discussion of charges against Tequella Douglas (2022-452) and James King (2024-119)
• Reconsideration of $2,360 in late fees for Travis Herrington's campaign finance reports
• Advisory opinion on whether Lafayette Parish School Board member's bar can accept vendor sponsorships
• Advisory opinion on whether Lafourche Parish coroner can also serve as reserve sheriff's deputy
• Consent opinion on nepotism involving East Baton Rouge Parish School Board member's sister

The Board issued multiple advisory opinions on post-employment restrictions and nepotism. It also ruled on numerous requests to waive or suspend campaign finance and personal financial disclosure late fees.

• Suspended $2,500 late fee for Council Member Kimberly Annette Taylor Fralick
• Suspended $560 in campaign finance fees for candidate Maggie Campbell
• Ruled Grant Willis is prohibited for two years from assisting Taylor Porter in transactions involving the Criminal Appeals Section
• Declined to waive $1,000 late fee for candidate Travis Harrington
• Ruled that Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits Jeremy Hildago from receiving sponsorships from Lafayette Parish School Board vendors
• Ruled that Code of Governmental Ethics prohibits Jessica Irvin from providing services to East Feliciana Parish schools while her mother is on the School Board
• Waived $240 late fee for Judge John C. 'Clay' Hamilton (9-2)
• Adopted consent opinions and dismissed charges against Hope Laborde and Sheriff Bobby Guidroz

Board of Ethics

The Board issued multiple advisory opinions on post-employment restrictions and conflict-of-interest rules. It also adjudicated numerous requests to waive or reduce campaign finance and personal financial disclosure late fees.

• Declined to waive $920 in late fees for NoLaToya (Recall)
• Reaffirmed $600 reduced late fee for Patrice Sentino
• Ruled Lacey Herring is prohibited from contracting with Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority for two years post-retirement
• Suspended $800 in late fees for Tambra “Tammy” Cook based on future compliance
• Suspended all but $250 of a $1,500 late fee for Christopher J. Tyson
• Deferred $12,000 in late fee waiver requests for Lafayette Republican Parish Executive Committee until June
• Declined to waive $2,500 late fee for Nathaniel Jones
• Adopted consent opinions including a $2,000 penalty for Charles Williams and $5,000 for Ms. Hebert

Board of Ethics

The Louisiana Board of Ethics will meet May 1-2, 2025, to discuss charges against Governor Jeff Landry and others in executive session. The board will also consider numerous requests to waive campaign finance and disclosure late fees, and issue advisory opinions on post-employment restrictions and conflicts of interest.

• Executive session discussion of charges against Gov. Jeff Landry and Stanton Aviation, LLC (Docket 2022-455).
• Executive session discussion of charges against Sheriff Bobby Guidroz (Docket 2022-724).
• Request to waive $12,000 in late fees for Lafayette Republican Parish Executive Committee (Docket 25-097).
• Advisory opinion on whether a former Livingston Parish council member can work for the parish president (Docket 25-112).
• Advisory opinion on whether a company owned by a tourist commission member can apply for a grant (Docket 23-954).

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics decided on numerous late fee waiver requests for financial disclosures and issued several advisory opinions regarding government contracts. It also approved a Disqualification Plan for DeSota Parish Waterworks District #1 and adopted a consent opinion involving a $5,000 civil penalty.

• Suspended $800 campaign finance late fee for Mark E. Milligan
• Declined to waive $3,000 in late fees for Pride Justin Doran
• Suspended all but $250 of a $2,500 late fee for Richard L. Wales
• Approved Disqualification Plan for DeSota Parish Waterworks District #1
• Ruled that Chris Martin's father's business cannot contract with Downsville Community Charter School transportation staff
• Ruled that Celizlu Creations LLC cannot sell merchandise to David Wade Correctional Center Facility Maintenance Division
• Ruled that Sarah Burton is prohibited from selling 403(b) plans to Caddo Parish School Board employees
• Adopted consent opinion for GEO Academies board member including a $5,000 civil penalty

Board of Ethics

The Louisiana Board of Ethics meets April 3-4 to discuss ethics complaints and charges in executive session, including charges against Jeff Landry and Stanton Aviation, LLC. The board will also consider dozens of waiver requests for late-filing fees ranging from $100 to $2,500, and multiple advisory opinions on potential conflicts of interest for public officials and employees.

• Executive session discussion of charges against Jeff Landry and Stanton Aviation, LLC in Docket No. 2022-455
• Executive session discussion of charges against Keith Schroth, Dr. Larry Hollier, Aimee Riviere, and Charles Williams
• Waiver request for $800 late fee from Mark E. Milligan, candidate for East Baton Rouge Sheriff
• Advisory opinion on whether a Downtown Development District of New Orleans employee can also work for Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office
• Advisory opinion on whether a former board member's spouse can bid on a contract with Denham Springs Parks and Recreation District #3

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics approved a rule increasing the food and drink limit for public servants to $81 per event starting July 1, 2025. The Board also issued several advisory opinions on government ethics and ruled on numerous campaign finance and financial disclosure late fee waivers.

• Approved increase of food and drink limit for public servants to $81 per event (effective July 1, 2025)
• Denied request for rule-making regarding big PAC contribution limits (Docket No. 25-039)
• Ruled that LDOE employees are prohibited from soliciting donations from persons doing business with or under the jurisdiction of LDOE
• Ruled that a teacher at Assumption High School is prohibited from entering into a contract/internship with the school via her own business
• Approved disqualification plan for Judy Jones at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health Systems to prevent ethics violations
• Adopted consent opinion for Robert Berry and dismissed charges after $10,000 penalty was paid
• Reduced Restore Our Coast PAC late fees from $3,000 to $2,000 for four reports and declined to waive (Docket No. 24-775)
• Suspended $1,500 late fee for Amanda Jane LeFleur based on future compliance (Docket No. 24-599)

Board of Ethics

The Board is meeting to decide on requests to waive late fees for campaign finance and personal financial disclosure filings. The body will also consider several advisory opinions regarding ethics codes for public employees and officials.

• Request to waive $15,000 in campaign finance late fees for Restore Our Coast PAC and John Carmouche
• Request to waive $7,500 in campaign finance late fees for Daniel M. "Danny" Cole
• Advisory opinion on whether an East Baton Rouge Councilman can operate a bail bonds company
• Review of Chapters 1-7 of the Rules for the Louisiana Board of Ethics (LAC 52:I)
• Discussion on the dollar amount limit for food and drink provided to public servants per La. R.S. 42:1115.1

Board of Ethics

The Louisiana Board of Ethics will meet over two days to discuss confidential ethics complaints and charges against several individuals, including Darrin Collins, Cole Norris, and Linda Fontenot. The board will also consider numerous requests to waive or reconsider late fees for campaign finance, lobbying, and personal financial disclosure reports, with fines ranging from $40 to $12,500. Additionally, the board will review advisory opinions on post-employment restrictions, dual officeholding, and other ethics questions.

• Executive session discussion of charges against Darrin Collins (Docket 2022-684), Cole Norris (2023-417), and Linda Fontenot (2023-662)
• Reconsideration of $1,400 campaign finance late fee for Natural Resources Management Association PAC (Docket 24-203)
• Advisory opinion on whether East Baton Rouge councilman Darryl Hurst can also serve on a crime prevention district (Docket 24-671)
• Waiver request for $12,500 late fee from former Deputy Chief of Staff Adren O. Wilson (Docket 24-820)
• Advisory opinion on whether a radio show host can be a candidate for Louisiana State Senate (Docket 24-889)

The Board of Ethics processed numerous requests to waive or reduce late fees for personal and campaign financial disclosures. It also issued several advisory opinions regarding post-employment restrictions and conflict-of-interest rules for public officials. Additionally, the Board approved legislative suggestions and appointed Jason P. Amato as Chair.

• Appointed Jason P. Amato as Chair (effective Jan 31, 2025)
• Reduced Natural Resources Management Association PAC late fee from $1,400 to $500 (7-5)
• Suspended $700 late fee for Alan L. Kirkpatrick based on future compliance
• Suspended $1,500 late fee for Charlene Trusclair based on future compliance
• Suspended $1,500 late fee for Ken Todd DeMoss
• Suspended $1,500 late fee for Noel Patrick Cassanova (10-2)
• Declined to waive $2,500 late fee for Rykert O. Toledano, Jr.
• Authorized staff to redact state employee home addresses upon written request (7-5)

Board of Ethics

The Louisiana Board of Ethics will hold executive sessions to discuss charges against Governor Jeff Landry and other officials, and consider multiple requests to waive or reduce campaign finance late fees. The board will also elect a chair and vice chair, and review proposed rule changes and recommendations for modernizing the state's campaign finance system.

• Executive session discussion of charges against Gov. Jeff Landry and Stanton Aviation, LLC (Docket No. 2022-455)
• Election of chair and vice chair of the Louisiana Board of Ethics
• Review of proposed report on modernizing Louisiana's campaign finance and disclosure system
• Consideration of enhanced penalties for failure to file campaign reports by candidates Brian J. Henly and L. Jameel Shaheer
• Multiple requests to waive or reduce campaign finance late fees, including $15,000 for Restore Our Coast PAC

Board of Ethics

The Board appointed David Bordelon to the Ethics Administrator position via a civil service detail. The Board also issued multiple advisory opinions on government ethics and resolved several campaign finance late fee disputes.

• Detailed David Bordelon in the Ethics Administrator position (unanimous)
• Assessed $30,000 in penalties to Brandon Robertson for failure to file reports (unanimous)
• Suspended all but $1,000 of Kirk PAC's late fee (unanimous)
• Suspended all but $500 of Jay for LA PAC's late fee (unanimous)
• Suspended all late fees for Craig Hawn (unanimous)
• Suspended all but $3,000 of JAY PAC's late fees (unanimous)
• Ruled that former LSRTBE chairwoman Susan Guarisco is prohibited from employment by LSRTBE for two years (unanimous)
• Reaffirmed decisions to decline fee waivers for John "Randy" Sexton and Lisa Ray Diggs (unanimous)

Board of Ethics

The Louisiana Board of Ethics will hold a two-day meeting starting December 5, 2024, to discuss complaints, charges, and advisory opinions. Key items include a public discussion on charges against Councilman Coby Clavier for receiving compensation from a company with business ties to St. Landry Parish government.

• Public discussion on charges against Coby Clavier for violating ethics code by receiving wages from Coburn Supply Company while it had business with St. Landry Parish (Docket 23-326).
• Reconsideration of a $3,000 campaign finance late fee for Kirk PAC filing a report 33 days late (Docket 22-304).
• Reconsideration of a $3,000 late fee for Jay for LA PAC filing a report 15 days late (Docket 24-109).
• Request to waive $1,500 in late fees for Concordia Parish coroner candidate Craig Hawn (Docket 24-697).
• Request to waive $12,000 in late fees for JAY PAC for reports filed up to 161 days late (Docket 24-773).

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics will meet on November 7 and 8, 2024, to consider numerous requests to waive campaign finance and personal financial disclosure late fees. The body will also review advisory opinion requests regarding post-employment restrictions and outside employment for state and local officials.

• Request to waive a $3,000 campaign finance late fee for New Orleans Rising PAC LLC
• Request to waive multiple campaign finance late fees totaling $5,260 for Corey Smith
• Interviews for the position of Ethics Administrator
• Discussion of charges pending against Jeff Landry and Stanton Aviation, LLC (Docket No. 2022-455)
• Review of a proposed report to modernize Louisiana's campaign finance and disclosure system

The Board interviewed five candidates for the Ethics Administrator position to be vacated by Kathleen Allen. No final selection or appointment was recorded in the minutes.

• Interviewed David Bordelon (public)
• Interviewed Matthew McConnell (public)
• Interviewed Scott Whitford (private)
• Interviewed Charles Reeves (public)

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics issued several advisory opinions regarding government employment and conflict of interest rules. It also approved multiple disqualification plans and ruled on numerous requests to waive campaign finance and financial disclosure late fees.

• Rescinded $1,000 late fee for Adam Cutrer (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Meeting Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved disqualification plans for Dr. Luciana Soares/James Alexander, East Baton Rouge Finance Department, and McNeese State University (unanimous)
• Ruled that Catherine M. Coker is prohibited from working for Preferred Mechanical on an LCG contract until February 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Adopted consent opinions and authorized dismissal of charges for Francis and Priscilla Breaux (unanimous)
• Adopted consent opinion for Darrin Dixon following a $4,000 civil penalty payment (unanimous)
• Declined to waive personal financial disclosure late fees for 21 individuals, including Abby Pugh and Mattie Sampson (unanimous)
• Reduced campaign finance late fees for Kacie Stewart ($400), Patrice Sentino ($600), and others (unanimous)

Board of Ethics

The Board will review numerous advisory opinion requests regarding employment, dual office-holding, and potential conflicts of interest. Additionally, the Board will consider multiple requests to waive campaign finance, lobbying, and personal financial disclosure late fees.

• Advisory opinion on Stephen Landry owning race horses while serving as Executive Director of the Louisiana State Racing Commission
• Advisory opinion on Christopher Huddleston serving as Assistant District Attorney for Lafourche Parish and Town Attorney/Prosecutor for Lockof Port
• Waiver request for a $1,400 campaign finance late fee against Natural Resources Management Association PAC
• Waiver request for a $2,000 campaign finance late fee against Patrice Sentino
• Discussion of charges in Docket No. 2023-417 regarding Cole Norris

Board of Ethics

The Louisiana Board of Ethics will meet over two days to consider dozens of waiver requests for late campaign finance and personal financial disclosure fees, including a $100 fee for Governor Jeff Landry. The board will also discuss pending charges against Jeff Landry and Stanton Aviation, and consider advisory opinions on potential conflicts of interest for public officials and employees.

• Discussion of charges pending against Jeff Landry and Stanton Aviation in Docket No. 2022-455
• Waiver request for $2,900 in late fees for candidate Robert 'Max' Grodner Jr.
• Advisory opinion on whether Drago's Seafood Restaurant can provide food services to visiting NFL teams
• Waiver request for $5,920 in late fees for unsuccessful Monroe mayoral candidate Betty Ward Cooper
• Advisory opinion on whether a Lafayette Housing Authority employee can be a landlord under the Housing Choice Voucher Program

The Board issued several advisory opinions on employment and business conflicts and ruled on numerous requests to waive campaign finance and personal financial disclosure late fees. Most waiver requests were denied, though some fees were reduced or suspended based on future compliance.

• Empowered Chairwoman to accept Ethics Administrator's resignation
• Declined to dismiss consent agreement and civil penalty for Rowdy Gaudet
• Declined to waive $2,500 late fee for Councilman Reddex Lamont Washington, Jr.
• Reduced three late fees for Judge Johnell Matthews to $600 each ($1,800 total)
• Ruled that Drago’s Seafood Restaurant may provide food services to visiting NFL teams
• Suspended $1,800 campaign finance late fee for William R. “Trey” Mustian
• Ruled that LaToya Breaux is prohibited from being an HCV Program landlord while an LHA Case Manager
• Ruled that Acadiana Practitioners LLC may enter a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Health