DOCUMENT 1 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, ALABAMA JOHN H. MERRILL, IN HIS CAPACITY AS SECRETARY OF STATE, Plaintiff, v' 3 PM BURTON R. LEFLORE, ALEXIS TOWNER, AND PATRICIA LEWIS, CIVIL ACTION N0: Defendants. COMPLAINT John H. Merrill, in his capacity as Secretary of State, (?Secretary Merrill?) brings this complaint against BURTON R. LEFLORE, ALEXIS TOWNER, AND PATRICIA LEWIS (?Defendants?) as follows: PARTIES AND VENUE 1. Secretary Merrill is the ?ling of?cial in regards to all Principal Campaign Committees for the State of Alabama?s implementation of the Fair Campaign Practices Act. Ala. Code 17-5-9(e) (1975). 2. Defendants formed a Principal Campaign Committee in the State of Alabama. Ex. 1.) 3. PCCS must ?le all reports and statements with the Secretary of State?s Of?ce. Ala. Code 4. In accordance with the Code of Alabama 17?5-8, PCCs are required to ?le periodic reports in a time certain manner with the Secretary of State?s Of?ce. 5. Secretary Merrill is given authority under the Code of Alabama to assess civil penalties against PCCs who fail to timely or accurately ?le periodic reports as required under 17-5-8. 6. Civil penalties levied are required to be paid within 45 days of receipt of noti?cation of all untimely and inaccurate reports. 7. Secretary Merrill may institute proceedings to recover penalties as well as fees and costs associated with collecting penalties not paid within 45 days of receipt of noti?cation of all untimely and inaccurate reports. COUNT I 8. Defendants ?led an Appointment of FCC on February 6, 2018 listing members of the committee as follows: Burton L. Le?ore as the candidate, Alexis Towner as the Chairperson, and Patricia Lewis as the Treasurer. Ex. I.) 9. Defendants had an obligation to ?le a campaign ?nance report for March 2018 with the Secretary of State?s Of?ce by the due date oprril 3, 2018 under 10. Defendants failed this obligation by not ?ling this until May 22, 2018. (Pl.?s Ex. 2.) 11. Defendants? failure to timely ?le this campaign ?nance report resulted in a $600.00 civil penalty assessed against Defendant pursuant to 12. On May 23, 2018, Secretary Merrill sent Defendants a letter via certi?ed mail and email pursuant to notifying Defendant of his untimely campaign ?nance report and the civil penalty due 45 days from receipt of the letter. (Pl.?s Ex. 3, 4.) DOCUMENT 13. Defendants received the noti?cation letter sent Via ?rst-class certi?ed mail on May 30, 2018. (P1.?s Ex. 3, 5.) l4. Defendants appealed the imposition of the civil penalty to the Alabama Ethics Commission and their appeal was denied for lack of jurisdiction on September 14, 2018. (Ex. 5). 15. Defendants failed to pay the $600.00 civil penalty resulting from the untimely campaign ?nance report due by the payment deadline of 45 days after ?nal decision on the civil penalty. 16. As of the ?ling of this complaint and after multiple attempts by letter and emails to request Defendants pay his obligated civil penalty, Defendants have not paid the civil penalty resulting from failure to timely ?le the campaign ?nance report. COUNT ll 17. Defendants ?led an Appointment of FCC on February 6, 2018. (Pl.?s Ex. 1.) 18. Defendants had an obligation to ?le a campaign ?nance report for April 2018 with the Secretary of State?s Office by the due date of May 2, 2018 under 19. Defendants failed this obligation by not ?ling this report until May 22, 2018. (P1."s Ex. 6.) 20. Defendants? failure to timely ?le this campaign ?nance report resulted in a $477.50 civil penalty assessed against Defendants pursuant to 21. On May 23, 2018, Secretary Merrill sent Defendants a letter Via certi?ed mail and email pursuant to notifying Defendants of their untimely campaign ?nance report and the civil penalty due 45 days from receipt of the letter. (Pl.?s Ex. 7, 4) DOCUMENT 22. Defendants received the noti?cation letter sent via ?rst-class certi?ed mail on May 30, 2018. (P1.?s Ex. 4) 23. Defendants appealed the imposition of the civil penalty to the Alabama Ethics Commission and their appeal was denied for lack of jurisdiction on September 14, 2018. (Ex. 5). 24. Defendant failed to pay the $477.50 civil penalty resulting from the untimely campaign ?nance report due by the payment deadline of 45 days after ?nal decision on his civil penalty. 27. As of the ?ling of this complaint and after multiple attempts by letter and email to request Defendants pay the obligated civil penalty, Defendants have not paid the civil penalty resulting from failure to timely ?le the campaign ?nance report. COUNT 28. Defendants ?led an Appointment of FCC on February 6, 2018. (Pl.?s Ex. 1.) 29. Defendants had an obligation to ?le a Weekly campaign ?nance report for the period of May 1, 2018 to May 11, 2018 with the Secretary of State?s Of?ce by the due date of May 14, 2018 under 30. Defendants failed this obligation by not ?ling the report until May 23, 2018. (Pl.?s EX. 8.) 31. Defendants? failure to timely ?le this campaign ?nance report resulted in a $760.00 civil penalty assessed against Defendant pursuant to 32. On May 24, 2018, Secretary Merrill sent Defendants a letter via certi?ed mail and email pursuant to notifying Defendant of the untimely campaign ?nance report and the civil penalty due 45 days from receipt of the letter which was July 14, 2018. (Pl.?s Ex. 9.) DOCUMENT 33. Defendants received the noti?cation letter sent via ?rst-class certi?ed mail on May 30, 2018. (Pl.?s Ex. 10) 34. Defendants appealed the imposition of the civil penalty to the Alabama Ethics Commission and his appeal was denied for lack of jurisdiction on September 14, 2018. (Ex. 5). 35. Defendants failed to pay the $760.00 civil penalty resulting from the untimely campaign ?nance report due by the payment deadline of 45 days after ?nal decision on the civil penalty. 36. As of the ?ling of this complaint and after multiple attempts by letter and emails to request Defendants pay the obligated civil penalty, Defendant has not paid the civil penalty resulting from failure to timely ?le the campaign ?nance report. COUNT IV 37. Defendants ?led an Appointment of FCC on February 6, 2018. (Pl.?s Ex. 1.) 39. Defendants had an obligation to ?le a Weekly campaign ?nance report for the period of May 19, 2018 to May 25, 2018 with the Secretary of State?s Of?ce by the due date of May 29, 2018 under 40. Defendants failed this obligation by not ?ling this report until May 31, 2018. (Pl.?s Ex. 13.) 41. Defendants? failure to timely ?le this campaign ?nance report resulted in a $946.30 civil penalty assessed against Defendants pursuant to 42. On June 1, 2018, Secretary Merrill sent Defendants a letter via certi?ed mail and email pursuant to notifying Defendants of the untimely campaign ?nance report and the civil penalty due 45 days from receipt of the letter.. (Pl.?s Ex. 11, 12.) 1 43. Defendant received the noti?cation letter sent via ?rst-class certi?ed mail on June 8, 2018. (Pl.?s Ex. 12) 44. Defendants appealed the imposition of the civil penalty to the Alabama Ethics Commission and their appeal was denied for lack of jurisdiction on September 14, 2018. (Ex. 5). 45. Defendants failed to pay the $946.30 civil penalty resulting from the untimely campaign ?nance report due by the payment deadline of 45 days after ?nal decision on the civil penalty. 46. As of the ?ling of this complaint and after multiple attempts by letter and email to request Defendants pay his obligated civil penalty, Defendants have not paid the civil penalty resulting from failure to timely ?le the campaign ?nance report. COUNT 47. Defendants ?led an Appointment of FCC on February 6, 2018. (Pl.?s Ex. 1.) 48. Defendants had an obligation to ?le a Weekly campaign ?nance report for the period of May 26, 2018 to May 30, 2018 with the Secretary of State?s Of?ce by the due date of June 1, 2018 under 49. Defendants failed this obligation by not ?ling this report until June 28, 2018. (Pl.?s EX. 14.) 50. Defendants failure to timely ?le this campaign ?nance report resulted in a $663.68 civil penalty assessed against Defendants pursuant to 51. On June 29, 2018, Secretary Merrill sent Defendants a letter via certi?ed mail and email pursuant to notifying Defendants of the untimely campaign ?nance report and the civil penalty due 45 days from receipt of the letter. (P1.?s Ex. 15.) DOCUMENT 1 52. Defendants received the noti?cation letter sent via ?rst-class certi?ed mail on July 10, 2018. (Pl.?s Ex. 16.) 53. Defendants appealed the imposition of the civil penalty to the Alabama Ethics Commission and the appeal was denied for lack of jurisdiction on September 14, 2018. (Ex. 5). 54. Defendants failed to pay the $663.68 civil penalty resulting from the untimely campaign ?nance report due by the payment deadline of 45 days after ?nal decision on his civil penalty. 55. As of the ?ling of this complaint and after multiple attempts by letter and email to request Defendant pay his obligated civil penalty, Defendant has not paid the civil penalty resulting from failure to timely ?le the campaign ?nance report. RELIEF REQUESTED: Secretary Merrill requests judgment against Defendant as follows: 56. Judgment in the amount of $600.00 for non-Payment of the civil penalty resulting from Defendant?s failure to timely ?le a campaign ?nance report. 59. Judgment in the amount of $477.50 for non-Payment of the civil penalty resulting from Defendant?s failure to timely ?le a campaign ?nance report. 57. Judgment in the amount of $760.00 for non-Payment of the civil penalty resulting from Defendant?s failure to timely ?le a weekly campaign ?nance report. 58. Judgment in the amount of $946.30 for non-Payment of the civil penalty resulting ?'om Defendant?s failure to timely ?le a weekly campaign ?nance report. 59. Judgment in the amount of $663.68 for non-Payment of the civil penalty resulting from Defendant?s failure to timely ?le a campaign ?nance report. DOCUMENT 1 60. Judgment to cover the mailing costs associated with multiple attempts to collect the owed civil penalty resulting from Defendant?s failure to timely ?le a campaign ?nance report. 61. All fees and costs applicable in accordance with the laws of Alabama. <03rc?\ 9-5. o?r 0913? Alabama Secretary of State 336% Brent Beal Deputy Attorney General 600 Dexter Avenue Montgomery, Alabama (334) 353-7857 DOCUMENT 1 (EX, FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES ACT 1% THIS AREA FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY STATE OF ALABAMA T?ls d?cmn?gt\was filed e1 ectronicallr on 02/06/2619:? at; 12. 00AM with the :1 Elections Division, Office of the AppOintment Of I Alabama Secreta?r State. PrinCIpaI campaign Committee . . . .Q Please print in ink or type. E-mail address is required. 5- Ici?l??Ethseddli?emllg 'mf? cg??tjtiilr?lajj Full Name of Candidate Email Address of Candidate (required) alendar days of queli?ing with a political party or BURTON R. LEFLORE COM a Denim? as an Of?ce Sought ?ndude district or cirtuit number. i'lappliczbie) Poli?cd Party I Ballot Af?liation . I STATE REPRESENTATIVE. HOUSE DISTRICT 99 Democrat 0' ?mm'm (Ched? one) Address of the Commirtee (strain or post of?ce box) I: appoint myself-as the sole member Of my PO. BOX 56 pnnopal campaign committee. CW 51319 WW Numb? I I hereby appoint the individuals listed below to MOBILE AL 36601 (251) 648-6560 act as my principal campaign committee. If you are appointing Others to serve as your committee, you must select at least two members. You may apMnt up to ?ve members. One member should be designated as the chairperson of the committee. A second member should be designated as the treasurer. Please clearty print their names and addresses in the spaces below. Each appointee must sign his or her name. Candidates who choose to be the sole member of their principal campaign committee must choose a designee to dissolve the committee due to the possibility of death or incapacitation of the candidate Full Name Email AddreSs (required) Full Name Email Address (required) ALEXIS TOWN ER PATRICIA LEWIS Address (street or post office box) Address (street or post office boxCity State ZIP Code City State ZIP COGS MOBILE AL 36601 Moon/E7 KAL /7 36601 Committee Member Committee iirlember- Full Name Email Address (required) Email Address (required) Address (street or post of?ce box) Address (street or post of?ce box) City State ZIP Code City State ZIP Code Signature of Applicant Signature of Applimnt Committee Member Committee DissoiuliC-n Designee Full Name Email Address (required) Full Name Email Address (required) Address {street or post of?ce box) Address (street or post of?ce box) City State ZIP Code City State ZIP Code Signature of Applicant Signature otApplioant Where to ?le this As required by the Alabama Fair Campaign Act, I hereby wear or af?rm to After all individuals listed on this form have signed. please mail -. - - belIef that the infonnatlon contained herein is original dowment to the following address: Of?ce of the Secretary of State I I Elections Division 030612018 5616 Date Montgomery, AL 35103 FORM REVISED 6.23.2017 98: 52 STATE OF ALABAMA Appomtment of 2514335587 FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES ACT: DOCUMENT 1 LEFLDRE Principal Campaign Committee Fmp?minlnkortypo. WWHW. REAL ESTATE PAGE 81 THIS AREA FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY This document was filed electronically on 02(062?2018 at with the Elections Diarision, Office of the: Alabama Secretary of State. This {om is due within ?n calendar days of {he Wold amount orwi?-Iin flvo Fun Hmouomdidm Mm?mal?yi? w?h apolitical party. or BURTON a, LEFLORE LEFLCREREALESTATEQGMAKDOM mmzamagg?? 5? ?um? 33 3" WMIWW STATE REPRESENTATIVE, HOUSE DISTRICT 99 Den-mat Type of Committee (check one) Mm?maCmmimWW?DMB-?i lappoimmaslimsoie mmbarofmy PD. BOX 1: 56 campaign mm; ha'eby the individuals ?ared balowio MOBILE AL 36601 {251) 643-6560 so as my mum! campaign committee. Ifyou umappoln?ngomamhmaayourm, Youmappoinluplolw martian. shouldbeaommdaa ?Wartime-mum. Escruwolnuomummhisorha-namo PDEHW Emali Adm (mind) Ful Hm Emali Adams [ram-ind) FIJI Mama ALEXIS TOWNER BQGMAIL. COM PATRICIA LENS WiMwMo??mJ HO. BDX 56 PD. City Eton EIP Code MOBILE AL 36601 mamImm Full NEITIB Admm'uMI'm who!) City 5111!? 3mm Full Name Addmt?raoiorpo?d?cam Orly am 21p Coda City am ZIP Code signal? ?Amie-n2 saga-em Where to ?le form. phanarmii Minn Ems 5816 Montgomery. AL 35103 . I (11 to FORM Rm 828,201? DOCUMENT 1 Candidate Elected Of?cial Campaign Finance Report SUMMARY FORM 1 9o 3 Please Print in Ink or Type. FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES ACT Name of Candidate or Elected Of?cial BURTON R. LEFLORE DEMOCRAT Political Party Ballot Af?liation Of?ce Sought or Held {include district or circuit number, if applicable) STATE REPRESENTATIVE. HOUSE DISTRICT 99 Address Check box if reporting new address PO. BOX 56 City State ZIP Code Telephone Number MOBILE AL 36601 (251 648-6560 Summary of activity from last filed report THIS AREA FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY This document was ?led electronically on 05/22/2018 at with the Eiections Division, Of?ce of the Alabama Secretary of State. Type of Report (check one) For Reports Month in which the report is ?led. For Weekly Reports Date of Friday in the week in which the report is ?led. 03/2018 bx; El Amended Weekly 1 Beginning balance (ending balance from previous ?ling) $0.00 Cash Contributions 2a Itemized cash contributions (total from Form 2) 23 $0.00 2h Non-itemized cash contributions 2b 2d Total cash contributions (add lines 2a, 2b. and Zc) In Kind Contributions . . 3a Itemized in-kind contributions (total from Form 3) 3a $0.00 I I 3b Non-itemized in-kind contributions 3b $0.00 3c Total in-kind contributions (add lines 3a and 3b) 3c Reciepts from Other Sources . 4a Total itemized receipts from other sources (total from Form 4) 43 $3,170.00 4b Total non-itemized receipts from other sources 4b $0.00 . . 4c Total receipts from other sources (add lines 4a and 4b) 4c I $3,170.00 Expenditures . 5a Itemized expenditures (total from Form 5) 5a $3,031.74 5b Non-itemized expenditures 5b $0.00 .. . 5c Total expenditures (add lines 5a and 5b) - 5c $3.031.?4 Expenditures on Line of Credit 6a Itemized expenditures (total from Form 6) 6a $0.00 5b Non-itemized expenditures 6b $0.00 Go Total expenditures (add lines 6a and 6b) 6c $0.00 7 Ending balance (add lines 1. 2c. 4c, then subtract line So) 7 I $138.26 As required by the Alabama Fair Campaign Practices Act. I hereby swear or af?rm to the best of my knowledge and belief that the attached report(s) and the information contained herein are twe and correct and that this information is a full and complete statement of all contributions. expenditures, and other required information during the applicable period of time. BURTON R. LEFLORE, CANDIDATE Electronically signed by Signature of Candidate or Elected Of?cial Date FORM REVISED 5.23.201 Sworn to and subscribed before me this the of the year day of of the year I 0512212018 Signature of Notary Public Print Notary's Name day of . My commission expires ALABAMA FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES ACT - CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORT FOR CANDIDATEIELECTED OFFICIAL FORM 4: Receipts from Other Sources loans. interest, and other sources of income NAME OF CANDIDATE OR ELECTED OFFICAL: DOCUMENT 1 BURTON R. LEFLORE When toiai contributions from a single source exceed $100.00, the FCPA requires all contributions from that source to be itemized DO NOT LIST cash or in-kind contributions on this form. Use Forms 2 and 3 for those listings. 11.22.2012 FORM or COMPLETE THIS BLOCK IF RECEIPT SOURCE RECEIPT RECEIPT Is A LOAN (CHECK I- 09 (D ?1 GUARANTORS 0? 2 39 SOURCE OF ADDRESS '1 9. -- a I: ?1.0166216. (QTIEERSIOIBACIRE 3 a ?3 ?3255:, ?12321.11 - 6? INDIVIDUALIS) ENDORSING OR 9. ?u 9-. 5 0 NAME) STATE AND ZIP) a GUARANTEEINGA 2? 3 EL- 3? MR BURTON 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE BURTON LEFLORE LEFLORE STREET Box 56 MOBILE, AL 031?08/2018 $100.00 MOBILE. AL 36617 36601; MR BURTON 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE BURTON LEFLORE 0 LEFLORE STREET BOX 56 MOBILE, AL 03/09/2018 $500.00 MOBILE, AL 36617 36601; MR BURTON 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE BURTON LEFLORE 0 LEFLORE STREET BOX 56 MOBILE, AL 031'12/2018 $30.00 MOBILE. AL 36617 36601; MR BURTON 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE BURTON LEFLORE LEFLORE STREET BOX 56 MOBILE. AL 031?121?2018 $1000.00 MOBILE, AL 36617 36601; MR BURTON 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE BURTON LEFLORE LEFLORE STREET Box 56 MOBILE. AL 03121/2018 $1000.00 MOBILE, AL 36617 36601; MR BURTON 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE BURTON LEFLORE LEFLORE STREET BOX 56 MOBILE, AL 03(23l2018 $500.00 MOBILE, AL 36617 36601; MR BURTON 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE BURTON LEFLORE LEFLORE STREET BOX 56 MOBILE, AL 03/29/2018 $40.00 MOBILE. AL 36617 36601; FORM ??550 0? TOTAL RECEIPTS $3170.00 DOCUMENT 1 ALABAMA FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES ACT - CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORT FOR CANDIDATE 8. ELECTED OFFICIAL FORM 5: Expenditures NAME OF CANDIDATE OR ELECTED OFFICIAL: by candidate or elected of?cial BURTON R. LEFLORE When total expenditures to a single recipient exceed $100.00. the FCPA requires all expenditures to that recipient be itemized. PURPOSE OF EXPENDITURE (CHECK ONE) 9 3? 5 -I ADDRESS a g1 5: OTHER SHOULD DATE OF AMOUNT RECEIVING EXPENDITURE INCLUDE STREETOR GIVE EXPENDITURE (INCLUDE FULL NAMEBRIEF (mo.Idanyr.) EXPENDITURE STATE. ANDZIP 5' no 8 EXPLANATION a a- ABC SIGNS 5851 LARUE 03I02I2018 $1624.16 STEINER ROAD THEODOREAL 36582 DELCHAMPS PRINTING 310 ST. MICHEAL 03022018 $302.50 STREET MOBILE. AL 36602 SUPER 8 5175 CARMICH EAL 03l06/2018 $117.24 MONTGOMERY ROAD MONTGOMERY. AL 36106 ABC SIGNS 5851 LARUE $125.00 STEINER ROAD THEODOREAL 36582 FIREBIRDS WOOD 7078 EASTCHASE 0312012018 $105.87 FIRED GRILL PARKWAY MONTGOMERY, AL 36117 THE HERTZ SOUTH BELTLINE 03/22/2018 $56.97 CORPORATION HLE MOBILE. AL 36609 FORM REVISED 9.2.2011 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $303134 DOCUMENT 1 fog) ALABAMA L?Al?l'l?tli, (331) 243.7300 600 Damon nvramne . FAX (334} 242?499;: Start: 3405 Mnonsense-gAL 3cm) E. JOHN H. MERRILL SECR ri?rn RY or STATE May 23. 2018 Burton R. Leflore PO. Box ti 58 Mobile. AL 36601 Dear Burton R. Leflore: in review of your Campaign Finance Report campaign ?nance report (Due 423/2018), it was found that you failed to timely file your report. You are not compliant with the Alabama Fair Campaign Practices Act (FCPA). Being your 2nd offense in this election cycle= your civil penalty is assessed at $600.00. Based on the fact that you reported contributions and/or expenditures, we presume that your committee intends to influence the result of an election. if this is incorrect please provide an original af?davit or supporting documentation rebutting this presumption within 10 days of your receipt of this letter. Pursuant to ?17-5-19.1. Code of Alabama (1975). civil penalties levied shall be paid to the Secretary of State's office within 45 days from the receipt of this letter. The schedule of civil penalties shall be as follows: . First Offense: The lesser of $300 or10% of the amount of contributions or expenditures not properly reported for a first offense in an election cycle; or it? Second Offense: The lesser of $600 or 15% of the amount of contributions or expenditures not properly reported for a second offense in an election cycle; or . Third Offense: The lesser of $1 .200 or 20% of the amount of contributions or expenditures not properly reported for a third and all subsequent offenses in an election cycle; or . Fourth Offense: A fourth failure to timely ?le a required FCPA report creates a rebuttable presumption that the candidate is intentionally violating the reporting requirements. The Secretary of State shall notify the Attorney General and the appropriate district attorney of all persons who violate the ?ling requirements four or more times in an election cycle. Pursuant to ?17-5-19.2, Code of Alabama (1975)! you may seek a review by filing written notice with the Secretary of State no later'than 14 days after the date on which noti?cation of this imposition of the penalty was mailed to the person's last known address. The Secretary of State shall refer such review to the State Ethics Commission. Acceptable payment methods are check. money order or credit card. Please address all communications to: Alabama Secretary of State, and mail to the Elections Division, Office of the Secretary of State, PO. Box 5616, Montgomery, AL 36103. For more information on paying by credit card. contact the Secretary of State?s Election Division at 334-242?7210 Or toll-free at 1800-2740683. Your line must be paid within 45 days from the receipt of this letter. If you have questions about the penalty assessment. please contact legal counsel, Brent Beal at (334) 353-7857 or by email at Brent.Beal@sos.alabama.qov in the Secretary of State?s of?ce. Sincerely, JOHN H. MERRILL SECRETARY OF STATE By: I :3 Jk? Brent Beal Legal Counsel 7 DOCUMENTI USPS TrackingO esults Page 1 01?2 [/19ng {Cy oi ALERT: AS OF APRIL 30, USPSCOM NO LONGER SUPPORTS OUTDATED USPS Tracking? FAQs Track Another Package Tracking Number: 9171082133393437886846 Remove Your item was delivered at 3:12 pm on May 30, 2018 in MOBILE, AL 36601. Delivered May 30,2018 at 3:12 pm Delivered MOBILE, AL 36601 Get Updates Text Email Updates Tracking History Product Information See Less Can?t find what you?re looking for? Go to our FAQs section to find answers to your tracking questions. 6/15/2018 Davis, Theresa From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Good morning Mr. LeFIore DOCUMENT 1 Raulston, Friday, September 14, 2018 9:07 AM leflorerealestate@gmail.com Davis, Theresa; Frost, Sara FCPA appeals Thank you for reaching out about the October 3 meeting. Prior to the September 5 meeting where the Commission considered FCPA appeals, it was discovered that many of the appeals sent to us from the Secretary of State?s office had been filed outside ofthe 14-day window required in Ala. Code Your appeals are listed below: LeFore, Burton May 23, 2018 March 2, 2018 May 22, 2018 First leflorerealestate@email.com May 23, 2018 April 3, 2018 May 22, 2108 Second $l May 23, 2018 May 2, 2018 Weekly May 22, 2018 Third May 24, 2018 May 14, 2018 Weekly May 23, 2018 Fourth 3' June 1, 2018 May 29, 2018 Weekly May 31,2018 Fifth $5 June 29, 2018 June 1,2018 Weekly June 28, 2018 Sixth Total The appeal you filed on June 26 for the fines imposed on May 23, 24, and June 1 was outside of the 14-day requirement. The June 26 appeal cannot be considered as an appeal of the June 29 fine because you were not aware of the June 29 fine at the time you appealed the previous fines. I regret that we do not have jurisdiction to hear the appeal of any of your fines because we lack jurisdiction. Sincerely yours, Cynt?z'a Q?ropst (Raulston General Counsel DOCUMENT 1 Alabama Ethics Commission 100 North Union Street, Suite 104 Montgomery, Alabama 36104 334-242-3511 DOCUMENT 1 FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES ACT STATE OF ALABAMA Candidate Elected Of?cial Campaign Finance Report SUMMARY FORM Please Print in Ink or Type. Name of Candidate or Elected Of?cial Political Party i Ballot Af?liation BURTON R. LEFLORE DEMOCRAT Of?ce Sought or Held (include district or circuit number, if applicable) STATE REPRESENTATIVE. HOUSE DISTRICT 99 Address Check box if reporting new address P.O. BOX 56 City State ZIP Code Teiephone Number MOBILE AL 36601 (251) 648-6560 Summary of activity from last filed report Beginning balance (ending balance from previous ?ling) Cash Contributions 1:300 THIS AREA FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY This document was ?led electronically on 05f22i'2018 at with the Elections Division, Of?ce of the Alabama Secretary of State. Type of Report (check one) Weekly El Amended Weekly For Reports Month in which the report 04/2018 is ?led. For Weekly Reports Date of Friday in the week in which the report is ?led. $138.26 2a Itemized cash contributions (total from Form 2) 23 2b Non-itemized cash contributions 2b $0.00 2d Total cash contributions (add lines 2a, 2b, and 2c) In Kind Contributions 3a Itemized in?kl'nd contributions {total from Form 3) 33 3b Non-itemized in-kind contributions St) $000 3c Total in-kind contributions (add lines 3a and 3b) 3c Reciepts from Other Sources $0.00 43 Total itemized receipts from other sources (total from Form 4) 4a $1,315.00 Expenditures 4b Total non-itemized receipts from other sources 4b $0.00 .. . . 4c Total receipts from other sources (add lines 43 and 4b) 4c $1,315.00 5a Itemized expenditures (total from Form 5) 5a $1.072.50 5b Non-itemized expenditures 5b $0.00 5c Total expenditures (add lines 5a and 5b) Expenditures on Line of Credit 5c $1072.50 Ba Itemized expenditures (total from Form 6) (is $0.00 6b Non-itemized expenditures 6b $0.00 6c Total expenditures {add lines 6a and 6b) 6c $0.00 .. 7 Ending balance (add lines 1. 2c. 4c. then subtract line 5c) 7 $380.78 As required by the Alabama Fair Campaign Practices Act, I hereby Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of swear or af?rm to the best of my knowledge and belief that the th . . . attached report(s) and the information contained herein are true and year commissmn expires correct and that this information is a full and complete statement of the day of of the year all contributions. expenditures, and other required information during the applicable period of time. CANDIDATE Electronically signed by BURTON R. LEFLORE, PUb'ic Signature of Candidate or Elected Of?cial Date FORM REVISED 5.23.2017 Print Notary's Name ALABAMA FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES ACT - CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORT FOR OFFICIAL FORM 4: Receipts from Other Sources loans. interest, and other sources of income NAME OF CANDIDATE OR ELECTED OFFICAL: DOCUMENT 1 BURTON R. LEFLORE When total contributions from a single source exceed $100.00. the FCPA requires all contributions from that source to be itemized DO NOT LIST cash or in-kind contributions on this form. Use Forms 2 and 3 for those listings. SOURCE OF RECEIPT (INCLUDE FULL NAME) ADDRESS (ADDRESS SHOULD INCLUDE STREET OR P.O. BOX. CITY. STATE. AND ZIP) FORM OF RECEIPT ueo-I uuod cued Jeuio COMPLETE THIS BLOCK IF RECEIPT IS A LOAN GUARANTORS REQUIRES FULLE NAME AND COMPLETE ADDRESS OF ENDORSING OR GUARANTEEING A Bumue?l amnos lenpwpul saunas DATE RECIEVED ssauisng aanos Jauio aancs RECEIPT SOURCE ONE) AMOUNT OF RECEIPT MR. BURTON LEFLORE 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE STREET MOBILEI AL 36617 04/02/2018 $200.00 MR. BURTON LEFLORE 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE STREET MOBILE. AL 36617 04/03/2018 $40 .00 MR. BURTON LEFLORE 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE STREET MOBILE. AL 36617 04/06/2018 $200.00 MR. BURTON LEFLORE 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE STREET MOBILE. AL 36617 04/09/2018 $100.00 MR. BURTON LEFLORE 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE STREET MOBILE. AL 36617 04/11/2018 $100.00 MR. BURTON LEFLORE 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE STREET MOBILE. AL 36617 04/12/2018 $50.00 MR. BURTON LEFLORE 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE STREET MOBILE. AL 36617 04/13/2018 $100.00 MR. BURTON LEFLORE 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE STREET MOBILE. AL 36617 04/17/2018 $75.00 MR. BURTON LEFLORE 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE STREET MOBILE, AL 36617 04/18/2018 $75.00 MR. BURTON LEFLORE 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE STREET MOBILE, AL 36617 04/19/2018 $75.00 MR. BURTON LEFLORE 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE STREET MOBILE, AL 36617 04/20/2018 $75.00 MR. BURTON LEFLORE 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE STREET MOBILE. AL 36617 04/26/2018 $100.00 MR. BURTON LEFLORE 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE STREET MOBILE. AL 36617 04/26/2018 $75.00 MR. BURTON LEFLORE 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE STREET MOBILE. AL 36617 04/30/201 8 $50.00 FORM REVISED ON 11.22.2012 TOTAL RECEIPTS $1315.00 ALABAMA FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES ACT - CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORT FOR CANDIDATE ELECTED OFFICIAL by candidate or elected of?cial FORM 5: Expenditures NAME OF CANDIDATE OR ELECTED OFFICIAL: DOCUMENT 1 BURTON R. LEFLORE When total expenditures to a single recipient exceed $100.00, the FCPA requires all expenditures to that recipient be itemized. PURPOSE OF EXPENDITURE (CHECK ONE) 0 3 3' ADDRESS a g; 3 OTHER PERSONIGROUPIBUSINESS (ADDRESS SHOULD a -n 3 DATE OF AMOUNT RECEIVING EXPENDITURE INCLUDE STREETOR g- a a g3 a: a GIVE EXPENDITURE OF PO BOX. CITYBRIEF (monanyn) EXPENDITURE STATEEXPLANATION 3? 57'. ABC SIGNS 5851 LARUE 04/05/2018 $803.00 STEINER ROAD THEODOREAL 36582 DELCHAMPS PRINTING 310 ST. MICHEAL 04(06l2018 $269.50 STREET MOBILE, AL 36602 FORM REVISED 9.202011 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $1072.50 .Bv 'w?i DOCUMENT 1 0 ?new? Stan: 3 34} 343-73% son DEXTER AVENUE: . Fax {334:} 2434993 SUITE 8-305 36130 . . . x?in. r? JOHN H. ERRILL May 23, 20i8 Burton R. Leflore PO. Box 56 Mobile, AL 36601 Dear Burton Ft. Letters: In review of your Campaign Finance Report - campaign finance report (Due 5/212018), it was found that you failed to limeiy file your report. You are not compliant with the Alabama Fair Campaign Practices Act (FCPA). Being your 3rd offense in this election cycle. your civil penalty is assessed at $47?.50. Based on the fact that you reported contributions andlor expenditures, we presume that your committee intends to influence the result of an election. If this is incorrect please provide an original af?davit or supporting documentation rebotting this. presumption within 10 days of your receipt of this letter. - Pursuant to ?17-5-19.i . Code of Alabama (1975), civil penalties levied shall be paid to the Secretary of State's of?ce within 45 days from the receipt of this letter. The schedule of civil penalties shall be as follows: a First Offense: The lesser of $300 or 10% of the amount of contributions or expenditures not properly reported for a first offense in an election cycle; or 0 Second Offense: The lesser of $600 or 15% of the amount of contributions or expenditures not properly reported for a second offense in an election cycle; or . Third Offense: The lesser of $i ,200 or 20% of the amount of contributions or expenditures not properly reported fora third and all subsequent offenses in an election cycle; or a Fourth Offense: A fourth failure to timeiy ?le a required FCPA report creates a rebuttabie presumption that the candidate is intentionally violating the reporting requirements. The Secretary of State shall notify the Attorney General and the appropriate district attorney of all persons who violate the ?ling requirements four or more times in an election cycle. Pursuant to {317-5492. Code of Alabama (1975), you may seek a review by ?ling written notice with the Secretary of State no later than 14 days after the date on which notification of this imposition of the penalty was mailed to the person?s. last known address. The Secretary of State shall refer such review to the State Ethics Commission. Acceptable payment methods are check, money order or credit card. Please address all communications to: Alabama Secretary of State, and mail to the Elections Division, Office of the Secretary of State, PO. Box 5615. Montgomery. Al. 36103. For more information on paying by credit card, contact the Secretary of State's Election Division at 334-242-7210 or toll-free at 1 -800-274-8683. Your fine must be paid within 45 days from the receipt of this letter. if you have questions about the penalty assessment, please contact legal counsel. Brent Beat at (334) 353-7857 or by email at Brent.Beal?sosalabamaoov in the Secretary of State's office. Sincerely. JOHN H. MERRILL SECRETARY OF STATE Brent Beal Legal Counsel DOCUMENT 1 FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES ACT STATE OF ALABAMA Candidate Elected Of?cial Campaign Finance Report SUMMARY FORM Please Print in Ink or Type. Name of Candidate or Elected Of?cial Political Party I Ballot Af?liation BURTON R. LEFLORE DEMOCRAT Of?ce Sought or Held (include district or circuit number, if applicable) STATE REPRESENTATIVE. HOUSE DISTRICT 99 Address Check box if reporting new address PO. BOX 56 City State ZIP Code Telephone Number MOBILE AL 36601 (251) 648-6560 Summary of activity from last filed report Beginning balance (ending balance from previous ?ling) Cash Contributions ?7 THIS AREA FOR OFFICIAL use 3: ONLY This document was ?led electronically on 05(23/2018 at with the Elections Division, Office of the Alabama Secretary of State. Type of Report (check one) El El Amended Weekly El Amended Weekly For Reports Month in which the report is ?led. For Weekly Reports Date of Friday in the week in which the report is ?led. 05/11/2018 $380.76 2a Itemized cash contributions (total from Form 2) 2a $0.00 2b Non-itemized cash contributions 2b $0.00 2d Total cash contributions (add lines 2a. 2b. and 20) In Kind Contributions 3a Itemized in-kind contributions (total from Form 3) 3a $0.00 3. 3b Non-itemized in-kind contributions 3b $0.00 I 30 Total in-kind contributions (add lines 3a and 3b) 30 $0.00 Reciepts from Other Sources 4a Total itemized receipts from other sources {total from Form 4} 4a $2,650.00 4h Total non-itemized receipts from other sources 4b $0.00 40 Total receipts from other sources (add lines 4a and 4b) Expenditures 40 $2,550.00 5a Itemized expenditures (total from Form 5} 5a $1 .15000 50 Non-itemized expenditures 5b $0.00 .. .. 5c Total expenditures (add lines 5a and 5b) 5c Expenditures on Line of Credit Ba Itemized expenditures (total from Form 6) 6a $0.00 6b Non-itemized expenditures 6b $0.00 60 Total expenditures (add lines 6a and Sb) 6c $0.00 7 Ending balance (add lines 1, 2c. 40. then subtract line So) 7 151.880.70 As required by the Alabama Fair Campaign Practices Act. I hereby swear or af?rm to the best of my knowledge and belief that the attached report(s) and the information contained herein are true and correct and that this information is a full and complete statement of the all contributions, expenditures, and other required information during the applicable period of time. Electronically signed by BURTON R. LEFLORE, CANDIDATE Signature of Candidate or Elected Of?cial Date I FORM REVISED 5.23.2017 Sworn to and subscribed before me this of the year day of day of . My commission expires of the year I 05/23/2018 Signature Of Notary PUDIIC Print Notary's Name ALABAMA FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES ACT - CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORT FOR CANDIDATEIELECTED OFFICIAL FORM 4: Receipts from Other Sources loans. interest. and other sources of income NAME OF CANDIDATE 0R ELECTED OFFICAL: DOCUMENT 1 BURTON R. LEFLORE When total contributions from a single source exceed $100.00. the FCPA requires all contributions from that source to be itemized DO NOT LIST cash or in-kind contributions on this form. Use Forms 2 and 3 for those listings. 11.22.2012 FORM OF COMPLETE THIS BLOCK IF RECEIPT SOURCE RECEIPT RECEIPT IS A LOAN (CHECK ONE) 5 3' GUARANTORS a 0? 3? SOURCE OF ADDRESS 2 2 a RECEIPT (ADDRESS SHOULD INCLUDE :37 3 3 I: a 8 DATE AMOUNT OF (INCLUDE FULL STREET OR P.O. BOX. 8- INDIVIDUAHS) ENDORSING OR 0, .0 9 5 RECIEVEO RECEIPT NAME) AND 3 GUARANTEEINGA 3? 5.- 6 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE MRfa $23513; STREET 0510112018 $100.00 MOBILE. AL 36617 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE STREET 0510312018 $100.00 MOBILE. AL 36617 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE MFEQLEEFOTSE STREET 0510412018 $50.00 MOBILE. AL 36617 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE STREET 0510712018 $500.00 MOBILE, AL 36617 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE MSLEEFOSEJ STREET 0510812018 $800.00 MOBILE, AL 36617 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE MRRLEELRJR): STREET 0510912018 $450.00 MOBILE, AL 36617 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE MR2 ?33331? STREET 0511012018 $400.00 MOBILE, AL 36617 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE STREET 0511112013 $250.00 MOBILE. AL 36617 FORM TOTAL RECEIPTS $2650.00 DOCUMENT 1 ALABAMA FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES ACT - CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORT FOR CANDIDATE 8: ELECTED OFFICIAL FORM 5: Expenditures by candidate or elected of?cial BURTON R. LEFLORE NAME OF CANDIDATE 0R ELECTED OFFICIAL: When total expenditures to a single recipient exceed $100.00, the FCPA requires all expenditures to that recipient be itemized. PURPOSE OF EXPENDITURE (CHECK ONE) 0 3 :p 3.: ?i ADDRESS a 3 "En 0 OTHER (ADDRESS SHOULD g. a .n a :5 3 DATE OF AMOUNT RECEIVING EXPENDITURE INCLUDESTREETOR g' a 2 g) a GIVE EXPENDITURE OF (INCLUDE FULLNAME) P.O. BOX. CITY. 0 g. g. a BRIEF (monayler EXPENDITURE STATEAND ZIP g- EXPLANATION 5' z: 2. "a 8 MRS. KATHY 473WESTCREEK 04I06I2018 $400.00 GIBBS CIRCLE DRIVE MOBILE, AL 3661? MR. SANFORD DAVIS 2251 ROBERTA 04(0612018 $750.00 DRIVE MOBILE, AL 36617 FORM REVISED 9.2.2011 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $1150.00 1 . . 0\ ALA Bitty? a. STATE PlTEll{it} not} FM. (334) arrest-ion Suite 8405 Alonso ,2 JOHN H. MERRILL or: STATE May 24, 2018 Burton R. Leilore PO. Box #56 Mobile, AL 36601 Dear Burton R. Lellore: in review of your Campaign Finance Report Weekly campaign ?nance report (Due 50412018), it was found that you failed to timely ?le your report. You are not compliant with the Alabama Fair Campaign Practices Act (FCPA). Being your 4th offense in this election cycle, your civil penalty is assessed at $760.00. Based on the fact that you reported contributions and/or expenditures, we presume that your committee intends to influence the result of an election. if this is incorrect please provide an original affidavit- or supporting documentation rebutting this presumption within 10 days of your receipt of this letter. Pursuant to ?17~5~19.1, Code of Alabama (1975). civil penalties levied shall be paid to the Secretary of State?s of?ce within 45 days from the receipt of this letter. The schedule of civil penalties shalt be as tollows: . First Offense: The lesser of $300 or 10% of the amount of contributions or expenditures not properly reported for a ?rst offense in an election cycle; or .. Second Offense: The lesser of $600 or 15% of the amount of contributions or expenditures not properly reported for a second offense in an election cycle; or . Third Offense: The lesser of $1,200 or 20% of the amount of contributions or expenditures not properly reported for a third and all subsequent offenses in an election cycle; or . Fourth Offense: A fourth failure to timely file a required FCPA report creates a rebuttable presumption that the candidate is intentionally violating the reporting requirements. The Secretary of State shall notify the Attorney General and the appropriate district attorney of all persons who violate the ?ling requirements four or more times in an election cycle. Pursuant to ?17~5~19.2, Code of Alabama (1975), you may seek a review by tiling written notice with the Secretary of State no later than 14 days after the date on which notification of this imposition of the penalty was mailed to the person's last known address. The Secretary of State shall refer such review to the State Ethics Commission. Acceptable payment methods are check, money order or credit card. Please address all communications to: Alabama Secretary of State, and mail to the Elections Division, Office of the Secretary of State, P.O. Box 5616, Montgomery, AL 36103. For more information on paying by credit card, contact the Secretary of State's Election Division at 334242-7210 or toll-free at 1-800-274-8683. Your line must be paid within 45 days from the receipt of this letter. If you have questions about the penalty assessment, please contact legal counsel. Brent Beat at (334) 353-786? or by email at Brent.Beal@sos.alabama.qov in the Secretary of State's office. Sincerely, JOHN H. MERRILL SECRETARY OF STATE By: . Brent Beal Legal Counsel DOCUMENT 1 USPS Tracking?esults . Page I 0f2 f7 :7 -. -, 1'11 1 2 1,1,3 ?c XIX ALERT: AS OF APRIL 30, USPSCOM NO LONGER SUPPORTS OUTDATED USPS Tracking? FAQs Track Another Package Tracking Number: 9171082133393437886884 Remove Your item was delivered at 3:12 pm on May 30, 2018 in MOBILE, AL 36601. 6? Delivered May 30,2018 at 3:12 pm Delivered AL 36601 Get Updates Text Email Updates Tracking History Product Information See Less Can?t find what you?re looking for? Go to our FAQs section to find answers to your tracking questions. 6/15/2018 DOCUMENT 1 . . fx\ ALABAMA STATE CAPITOL (334) 242-7200 600 DEXTER AVENUE . FAX (334) 2424993 SUITE 8?105 MONTGOMERY, AL 36130 ?r :1 Aq?L?w? (pas 34:" JOHN H. MERRILL SECRETARY OF STATE June1,2018 Burton R. Leflore PO. Box ft 56 Mobile, AL 36601 Dear Burton R. Leflore: in review of your Campaign Finance Report - Weekly campaign ?nance report (Due 5/29/2018), it was found that you failed to timely file your report. You are not compliant with the Alabama Fair Campaign Practices Act (FCPA). Being your 5th offense in this election cycle, your civil penalty is assessed at $946.30. Based on the fact that you reported contributions and/or expenditures, we presume that your committee intends to in?uence the result of an election. if this is incorrect please provide an original af?davit or supporting documentation rebutting this presumption within 10 days of your receipt of this letter. Pursuant to ?17-5-19.1, Code of Alabama (1975), civil penalties levied shall be paid to the Secretary of State's of?ce within 45 days from the receipt of this letter. The schedule of civil penalties shall be as follows: . First Offense: The lesser of $300 or 10% of the amount of contributions or expenditures not properly reported for a ?rst offense in an election cycle; or . Second Offense: The lesser of $600 or 15% of the amount of contributions or expenditures not properly reported for a second offense in an election cycle; or . Third Offense: The lesser of $1,200 or 20% of the amount of contributions or expenditures not preperly reported for a third and all subsequent offenses in an election cycle; or . Fourth Offense: A fourth failure to timely ?le a required FCPA report creates a rebuttable presumption that the candidate is intentionally violating the reporting requirements. The Secretary of State shall notify the Attorney General and the appropriate district attorney of all persons who violate the filing requirements four or more times in an election cycle. Pursuant to ?17-5-19.2, Code of Alabama (1975), you may seek a review by ?ling written notice with the Secretary of State no later than 14 days after the date on which noti?cation of this imposition of the penalty was mailed to the person's last known address. The Secretary of State shall refer such review to the State Ethics Commission. Acceptable payment methods are check, money order or credit card. Please address all communications to: Alabama Secretary of State, and mail to the Elections Division, Office of the Secretary of State, PO. Box 5616, Montgomery, AL 36103. For more information on paying by credit card, contact the Secretary of State's Election Division at 334-242-7210 or toll-free at 1-800-274-8683. Yourfine must be paid within 45 days from the receipt of this letter. If you have questions about the penalty assessment, please contact legal counsel, Brent Beal at (334) 353-7857 or by email at Brent.Beal@sos.alabama.qov in the Secretary of State's office. Sincerely. JOHN H. MERRILL SECRETARY OF STATE By: - ?xiv; Brent BeaT Legal Counsel DOCUMENT 1 Page 1 of 2 - If} - 1:04 Z. "?31 ?g ALERT: AS OF APRIL 30, USPSCOM NO LONGER SUPPORTS OUTDATED USPS Tracking? FAQs USPS Trackinilesults Track Another Package Tracking Number: 9171082133393437893431 Remove Your item was delivered at 4:30 pm on June 8, 2018 in MOBILE, AL 36601. Delivered June 8, 2018 at 4:30 pm Delivered MOBILE, AL 36601 Get Updates Text Email Updates Tracking History Product Information See Less Can?t find what you?re looking for? Go to our FAQs section to find answers to your tracking questions. 6/15/2018 1 5? STATE OF ALABAMA Candidate Elected Of?cial Campaign Finance Report SUMMARY FORM Please Print in ink or Type. FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES ACT ONLY This document was ?led electronically on 05/319018 at 02:21 PM with the Elections Division. Of?ce of the Alabama Secretary of State. Type of Report (check one) Name of Candidate or Elected Of?cial BURTON R. LEFLORE DEMOCRAT Political Party I Ballot Af?liatiOn [1 Amended Of?ce Sought or Held (include district or circuit number. if applicable) STATE REPRESENTATIVE. HOUSE DISTRICT 99 Weekly Amended Weekly For Reports Address Check box if reporting new address Month in which the report is ?led. P-O- BOX 56 For Weekly Reports City State ZIP Code Telephone Number Date Of Friday in the week 05/25/2018 in which the report is ?led. MOBILE AL 36601 (251) 648-6560 1 Beginning balance (ending balance from previous ?ling) 1 $3255.81 Cash Contributions 2a Itemized cash contributions {total from Form 2) 2a $0.00 2b Non-itemized cash contributions 2b 2d Total cash contributions (add lines 2a, 2b. and 2c) In Kind Contributions . 5 3a Itemized in-kind contributions (total from Form 3) 38 $1550.00 3b Non-itemized in-kind contributions 3b $0.00 I 3c Total in-kind contributions (add lines 33 and 3b) 3c $1,650.00 I Reciepts from Other Sources 4a Total itemized receipts from other sources (total from Form 4) 43 $0.00 4b Total non?itemized receipts from other sources 4b $0.00 .. 3. 4c Total receipts from other sources {add lines 43 and 4b} 3 4c I $0.00 Expenditures . . Sa Itemized expenditures {total from Form 5) 5a $3,081.52 5b Non-itemized expenditures 5b $0.00 . 5c Total expenditures (add lines 5a and 5b) I $3,081.52 Expenditures on Line of Credit 6a Itemized expenditures (total from Form 6) 6a $0.00 6b Non-itemized expenditures 6b $0.00 . 6c Total expenditures (add lines 6a and 6b) 6c $0.00 I3 5- Iiifji-??' 7 Ending balance (add lines 1. 2c, 40. then subtract line So) I II I 7 $174.29 As required by the Alabama Fair Campaign Practices Act, 1 hereby Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of swear or af?rm to the best of my knowledge and belief that the . . . attached report(s) and the information contained herein are true and 0f the year My commISSIon expires correct and that this information is a full and complete statement of the day of of the year all contributions. expenditures, and other required information during the applicable period of time. Electronically signed by BURTON R. LEFLORE. CANDIDATE Signature of Candidate or Elected Of?cial Date FORM REVISED 5.23.2017 I I Signature of Notary Public Print Notary's Name THIS AREA FOR OFFICIAL use 3" \g DOCUMENT 1 ALABAMA FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES ACT - CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORT FOR CANDIDATEIELECTED OFFICIAL FORM 3: In-Kind Contributions NAME OF CANDIDATE OR ELECTED OFFICAL: BURTON R. LEFLORE received by candidate or elected of?cial When total contributions form a single source exceed $100.00. the FCPA requires all contributions from that source to be itemized. DO NOT LIST cash or loans on this form. Use Forms 2 and 4 for those Iistings. NATURE OF CONTRIBUTION SOURCE (CHECK ONE) (CHECK CONTRIBUTOR ADDRESS DATE AMOUNT (INCLUDE FULL (ADDRESS SHOULD INCLUDE a 9 3 CONTRIBUTION OF NAME) STREET OR PO. BOX. CITY. 3 a E1 3' 3 RECEIVED CONTRIBUTION STATE. AND ZIP{mojdaylytMR. BURTON 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE LEFLORE STREET 05/1712018 $250.00 MOBILE, AL 36617 MR. BURTON 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE LEFLORE STREET 0512412018 $650.00 MOBILE, AL 36617 MR. BURTON 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE LEFLORE STREET 05/25f2018 $750.00 MOBILE, AL 36617 TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS $1050.00 ALABAMA FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES ACT - CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORT FOR CANDIDATE 8: ELECTED OFFICIAL FORM 5: Expenditures by candidate or elected of?cial NAME OF CANDIDATE OR ELECTED OFFICIAL: DOCUMENT 1 BURTON R. LEFLORE When total expenditures to a single recipient exceed $100.00, the FCPA requires all expenditures to that recipient be itemized. PURPOSE OF EXPENDITURE (CHECK ONEADDRESS 0. 3 6 OTHER PERSONIGROUPIBUSINESS SHOULD g. a -.1 a x. 3 DATE OF AMOUNT RECEIVING EXPENDITURE INCLUDE STREET GIVE EXPENDITURE OF (INCLUDE FULL NAME) PO. BOX. CITY. 6; g. a g: a BRIEF (mojdayrym EXPENDITURE STATE, AND ZIP gu- a EXPLANATION 6 8- 9- a HOME 151 EAST I-65 051'09/2018 $28.41 CENTERS, LLC SERVICE ROAD MOBILE, AL 36606 CUMULUS 2800 DAUPHIN 05113/2018 $294.00 BROADCASTING 104.1 STREET WDLT MOBILE. AL 36602 CUMULUS 2800 DAUPHIN 051?1 312018 $458.00 BROADCASTING 104.1 STREET WDLT MOBILE. AL 36602 CUMULUS 2800 DAUPHIN 05113I2018 $240.00 BROADCASTING 104.1 STREET WDLT MOBILE, AL 36602 CUMULUS 2800 DAUPHIN 0511312018 $248.00 BROADCASTING 104.1 STREET WDLT MOBILE, AL 36602 SUPERSTORE 701 HWY 90 051118112018 $30.00 183 BAY ST. LOUIS. MS 39520 SUPER 8 5175 CARMICHEAL 05i19f2018 $100.00 MONTGOMERY ROAD MONTGOMERY, AL 36106 NYC GYRO 15 COMMERCE 05/19/2018 $13.19 STREET MONTGOMERY, AL 36104 SERIOUS ITALIAN 130 A COMMERCE 0512012018 $36.01 FOOD STREET MONTGOMERY, AL 36104 MR. SANFORD DAVIS 2251 ROBERTA 0512112013 $400.00 DRIVE MOBILE. AL 3661? ABC SIGNS 5851 LARUE 05i24/2018 $1197.90 STEINER ROAD THEODORE, AL 36582 CIRCLE 5681 MOFFAT 0510512018 $36.01 ROAD MOBILE. AL 36618 FORM 9-2-20? TOTAL EXPENDITURES 53031-52 DOCUMENT 1 STATE OF ALABAMA Candidate 8. Elected Of?cial Campaign Finance Report SUMMARY FORM Please Print in Ink or Type. FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES ACT Name of Candidate or Elected Official BURTON R. LEFLORE DEMOCRAT Political Party I Ballot Af?liation Of?ce Sought or Held (include district or circuit number, if applicable) STATE REPRESENTATIVE, HOUSE DISTRICT 99 Address Check box if reporting new address PO. BOX 56 City State ZIP Code Telephone Number MOBILE AL 36601 (251) 648-6560 THIS AREA FOR OFFICIAL USE 1 ONLY This document was ?led electronically on 06i28/?2018 at with the Elections Division. Of?ce of the Alabama Secretary of State. Type of Report (check one) For Reports Month in which the report is ?led. For Weekly Reports Date of Friday in the week in which the report is ?led. 05/30/2018 Summary of activity from last filed report 1 Beginning balance (ending balance from previous ?ling) $174.29 Cash Contributions 2a itemized cash contributions (total from Form 2) 23 2b Non-itemized cash contributions 2b $0.00 2d Total cash contributions (add lines 2a, 2b. and 2c) $0.00 In Kind Contributions .. 3a Itemized in-kind contributions (total from Form 3) Ba $535.35 3b Non-itemized in-kind contributions 36 $0.00 I 3c Total in-kind contributions (add lines 33 and 3b) 3c $535.35 - - -- Reciepts from Other Sources . 4a Total itemized receipts from other sources {total from Form 4) 4a $0.00 4b Total non-itemized receipts from other sources 4b $0.00 4c Total receipts from other sources (add lines 4a and 4b) 4c $0.00 Expenditures . 5a Itemized expenditures (total from Form 5) 5a $1,166.88 5b Non-itemized expenditures 5b $0.00 5c Total expenditures {add lines 5a and 5b) $1,165.88 Expenditures on Line of Credit 6a Itemized expenditures (total from Form 6) 6a 6b Non-itemized expenditures 6b $0.00 I 6c Total expenditures (add lines 6a and 6b) 6c 7 Ending balance {add lines 1. 2c. 8? 4c, then subtract line So) 7 $992.59) As required by the Alabama Fair Campaign Practices Act. I hereby Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of swear or af?rm to the best of my knowledge and belief that the . . . attached report(s) and the information contained herein are true and 0f the year My expires correct and that this information is a full and complete statement of the day of of the year all contributions. expenditures, and other required information during the applicable period of time. Date BURTON R. LEFLORE, CANDIDATE Electronically signed by Signature of Candidate or Elected Of?cial FORM REVISED 5.23.2017 Signature of Notary Public Print Notary's Name DOCUMENT 1 ALABAMA FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES ACT - CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORT FOR OFFICIAL FORM 3: ln-Kind Contributions NAME OF CANDIDATE OR ELECTED OFFICAL: BURTON R. LEFLORE received by candidate or elected of?cial When total contributions form a single source exceed $100.00. the FCPA requires all contributions from that source to be itemized. DO NOT LIST cash or loans on this form. Use Forms 2 and 4 for these listings. NATURE OF CONTRIBUTION SOURCE (CHECK ONE) (CHECK ONE) CONTRIBUTOR ADDRESS DATE AMOUNT (INCLUDE FULL (ADDRESS SHOULD INCLUDE 9 5 CONTRIBUTION OF NAME) STREET OR P.O. BOX. CITYRECEIVED CONTRIBUTION STATE, AND ZIP(monayler a-5.10MR. BURTON 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE LEFLORE STREET 05/299018 $35.35 MOBILE, AL 36617 MR. BURTON 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE LEFLORE STREET 0512912018 $500.00 MOBILE, AL 35617 TOTAL IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS $535.35 DOCUMENT 1 ALABAMA FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES ACT - CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORT FOR CANDIDATE 8- ELECTED OFFICIAL FORM 5; Expenditures by candidate or elected Of?cial BURTON R. LEFLORE NAME OF CANDIDATE OR ELECTED OFFICIAL.Iuv?? When total expenditures to a single recipient exceed $100.00. the FCPA requires all expenditures to that recipient be itemized. PURPOSE OF EXPENDITURE (CHECK ONE) 0 3 3? ADDRESS n. g1 3 OTHER (ADDRESS SHOULD g. a a :o a DATE OF AMOUNT RECEIVING EXPENDITURE INCLUDESTREETOR g- g. g3 8 ?3 8 GIVE EXPENDITURE OF (INCLUDEFULLNAME) P.O.BOX.CITY. a a 33 a 3 BRIEF (mo/day/yr.) EXPENDITURE STATE. ANDZIP g- g; EXPLANATION 8 3 3 a: DELCHAMPS PRINTING 310 ST. MICHEAL 05/28/2018 $269.50 STREET MOBILE, AL 36602 ABC SIGNS 5851 LARUE 05/29/2018 $776.00 STEINER ROAD THEODOREAL 36582 SPRINGHILLFOOD 1507SPRINGHILL 05/30/2018 $40.00 MART AVENE MOBILE, AL 36607 OFFICE DEPOT GOVERNMENT 05/30/2018 $81.38 STREET MOBILE, AL 36604 FORM REVISED 9.2.2011 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $1166.83 w- it (.- STATE OF ALABAMA Candidate 8: Elected Of?cial Campaign Finance Report SUMMARY FORM Please Print in Ink or Type. DOCUMENT 1 FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES ACT THIS AREA FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY This document was filed electronically on 06I28f2018 at with the Elections Division. Of?ce of the Alabama Secretary of State. Type of Report (check one) Name of Candidate or Elected Of?cial BURTON R. LEFLORE DEMOCRAT Political Party i Ballot Af?liation El Amended Of?ce Sought or Held (include district or circuit number. if applicable) STATE REPRESENTATIVE, HOUSE DISTRICT 99 Weekly Amended Weekly For Reports Address Check box if reporting new address Month in which the report is ?led. PO. BOX 56 For Weekly Reports City State ZIP Code Telephone Number Date Of Friday in the week 05/30/201 8 in which the report is ?ied. MOBILE AL 36601 (251) 648?6560 a I . I I 1 Beginning balance (ending balance from previous ?ling) 1 $174.29 Cash Contributions 2a itemized cash contributions (total from Form 2) 23 $0.00 -- I I 21: Non-itemized cash contributions 2b $0.00 if; 2d Total cash contributions (add lines 2a, 20. and 20) I 20 $0.00 In Kind Contributions 3a itemized in-kind contributions (total from Form 3) 33 (51.614.65) 3b Non-itemized in-kind contributions 3b $0.00 . .. 3c Total in-kind contributions (add lines 3a and 3b) Reciepts from Other Sources 30 ($1.614.65) 4a 32.150.00 4a Total itemized receipts from other sources (total from Form 4) 40 Total non-itemized receipts from other sources 4b $0.00 - 3 4c Total receipts from other sources {add lines 4a and 4b) 4c $2,150.00 Expenditures 5a itemized expenditures (total from Form 5) 5a $1.166.88 5b Non-itemized expenditures 5b $0.00 5c Total expenditures (add lines 5a and 5b) 5c $1,166.88 Expenditures on Line of Credit 6a Itemized expenditures {total from Form 6) 6a 6b Non-itemized expenditures 6b 60 Total expenditures (add lines 6a and 6b) 6c 7 Ending balance {add lines 1, 2c. 4c. then subtract line 50) As required by the Alabama Fair Campaign Practices Act. I hereby swear or affirm to the best of my knowledge and belief that the attached report{s) and the information contained herein are true and correct and that this information is a full and complete statement of all contributions. expenditures. and other required information during the applicable period of time. Ileana/2013' Electronically signed by BURTON R. LEFLORE. CANDIDATE Signature of Candidate or Elected Of?cial Date FORM REVISED 5.23.2017 Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of of the year . My commission expires the day of of the year i Signature of Notary Public Print Notary's Name DOCUMENT 1 ALABAMA FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES ACT - CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORT FOR CANDIDATEIELECTED OFFICIAL FORM 3: ln-l?nd Contributions received by candidate or elected of?cial NAME OF CANDIDATE OR ELECTED OFFICAL: BURTON R. LEFLORE When total contributions form a single source exceed $100.00, the FCPA requires all contributions from that source to be itemized. DO HOT LIST cash or loans on this form. Use Forms 2 and 4 for those listings. NATURE OF CONTRIBUTION SOURCE (CHECK ONE) (CHECK ONE) CONTRIBUTOR ADDRESS DATE AMOUNT (INCLUDE FULL (ADDRESS SHOULD INCLUDE a 9 5, CONTRIBUTION OF NAME) STREET OR PO. BOX. CITY. 3 a 3 g1 3 RECEIVED CONTRIBUTION STATE. AND ZIP{mOJdaylynMR. BURTON 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE LEFLORE STREET 05l1712018 ($250.00) MOBILE. AL 36617 MR. BURTON 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE LEFLORE STREET 051249018 ($650.00) MOBILE. AL 3661? MR. BURTON 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE LEFLORE STREET 05f25l'2018 ($750.00) MOBILE. AL 36617 MR. BURTON 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE LEFLORE STREET 05/29/2018 $35.35 MOBILE. AL 3661? MR. BURTON 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE LEFLORE STREET 05f29f2018 $500.00 MOBILE, AL 3661? MR. BURTON 2215 RUE DE LEFLORE LEFLORE STREET 05I29I2018 ($500.00) MOBILE, AL 36617 FORM TOTAL IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS -$1614.65 11.29.2012 ALABAMA FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES ACT - CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORT FOR CANDIDATEIELECTED OFFICIAL FORM 4: Receipts from Other Sources loans. interest, and other sources of income NAME OF CANDIDATE OR ELECTED OFFICAL: DOCUMENT 1 BURTON R. LEFLORE When total contributions from a single source exceed $100.00, the FCPA requires ail contributions from that source to be itemized DO NOT LIST cash or in?kind contributions on this form. Use Forms 2 and 3 for those listings. 11.22.2012 FORM OF COMPLETE THIS BLOCK IF RECEIPT SOURCE RECEIPT RECEIPT IS A LOAN (CHECK ONEsummons 9-. 3? 0 SOURCE OF ADDRESS 2 0 RECEIPT (ADDRESS SHOULD INCLUDE a 3 3 f; DATE AMOUNT OF (INCLUDE FULL STREET OR BOX. CITY. 5- 1; ENDORSING OR 51?, '0 EL. 5 RECIEVED RECEIPT STATE. AND ZIP) a a GUARANTEEING A g: g. g- 0-.- g. 8 1 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE STREET 0571712016 $250.00 MOBILE, AL 36617 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE ?15-ng3339 STREET 0524/2018 $650.00 MOBILE, AL 36617 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE STREET 0512512016 $750.00 MOBILE, AL 36617 2216 RUE DE LEFLORE MSLEEFJISEN STREET 0512912016 $500.00 MOBILE, AL 36617 FORM TOTAL RECEIPTS $2150.00 ALABAMA FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES ACT - CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORT FOR CANDIDATE 8. ELECTED OFFICIAL by candidate or elected of?cial BURTON R. LEFLORE FORM 5: Expenditures NAME OF CANDIDATE 0R ELECTED OFFICIAL: DOCUMENT 1 When total expenditures to a single recipient exceed $100.00, the FCPA requires expenditures to that recipient be itemized. PURPOSE OF EXPENDITURE (CHECK ONE) 9 9 g' -I ADDRESS o. 3 OTHER PERSONIGROUPIBUSINESS (ADDRESS SHOULD a .n a :0 3 DATE OF AMOUNT RECEIVINGEXPENDITURE INCLUDESTREETOR GIVE EXPENDITURE OF FULLNAME) g. g. a. 3 a BRIEF (monayfer EXPENDITURE to o. a 8 a EXPLANATION a 3 co 0 a DELCHAMPS PRINTING 310 ST. MICHEAL 05/28f2018 $269.50 STREET MOBILE. AL 36602 ABC SIGNS 5851 LARUE 05l29I?2018 $776.00 STEINER ROAD THEODORE, AL 36582 SPRINGHILLFOOD 058012018 $40.00 MART AVENE MOBILE, AL 36607 OFFICE DEPOT GOVERNMENT $81.38 STREET MOBILE, AL 36604 FORM REVISED 912.2011 TOTAL EXPENDITURES $1166.88 . T113 DOCUWT 1 ALABAMA STATE CAPITOL (334) 242-7200 600 DEXTER AVENUE FAX (334) 242?4993 SUITE 8?105 MONTGOMERY, AL 36130 A Eye/r; I. JOHN H. MERRILL SECRETARY OF STATE June 29, 2018 Burton R. Le?ore PO. Box 56 Mobile, AL 36601 Dear Burton R. Le?ore: In review of your Campaign Finance Report - Weekly campaign ?nance report (Due 6/1/2018), it was found that you failed to timely file your report. You are not compliant with the Alabama Fair Campaign Practices Act (FCPA). Being your 6th offense in this election cycle, your civil penalty is assessed at $663.38. Based on the fact that you reported contributions and/or expenditures, we presume that your committee intends to in?uence the result of an election. if this is incorrect please provide an original af?davit or supporting documentation rebutting this presumption within 10 days of your receipt of this letter. Pursuant to ?17-5-19.1, Code of Alabama (1975), civil penalties levied shall be paid to the Secretary of State's of?ce within 45 days from the receipt of this letter. The schedule of civil penalties shall be as follows: . First Offense: The lesser of $300 or 10% of the amount of contributions or expenditures not properly reported for a ?rst offense in an election cycle; or . Second Offense: The lesser of $600 or 15% of the amount of contributions or expenditures not properly reported for a second offense in an election cycle; or . Third Offense: The lesser of $1 ,200 or 20% of the amount of contributions or expenditures not properly reported for a third and all subsequent offenses in an election cycle; or . Fourth Offense: A fourth failure to timely ?le a required FCPA report creates a rebuttable presumption that the candidate is intentionally violating the reporting requirements. The Secretary of State shall notify the Attorney General and the appropriate district attorney of all persons who violate the ?ling requirements four or more times in an election cycle. Pursuant to ?17-5-19.2, Code of Alabama (1975), you may seek a review by ?ling written notice with the Secretary of State no later than 14 days after the date on which noti?cation of this imposition of the penalty was mailed to the person?s last known address. The Secretary of State shall refer such review to the State Ethics Commission. Acceptable payment methods are check, money order or credit card. Please address all communications to: Alabama Secretary of State, and mail to the Elections Division, Office of the Secretary of State, PO. Box 5616, Montgomery, AL 36103. For more information on paying by credit card, contact the Secretary of State?s Election Division at 334-242-7210 or toll-free at 1-800-274-8683. Your ?ne must be paid within 45 days from the receipt of this letter. if you have questions about the penalty assessment, please contact legal counsel, Brent Beal at (334) 353-7857 or by email at Brent.Beal@sos.alabama.qov in the Secretary of State's office. Sincerely, JOHN H. MERRILL SECRETARY OF STATE By: a, Brent Beal Legal Counsel DOCUMENT 1 - USPS Trackiniiesults . Page 1 of2 {swam 6 mil: USPS Tracking? FAQs Track Another Package Tracking Number: 9171082133393437706366 Remove Your item was delivered at 1:16 pm on July 10, 2018 in AL 36601. 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