New York City Campaign Finance Board

01/17/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/17/2025 15:18

NYCCFB Votes on Enforcement Matters at Public Meeting

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NYCCFB Votes on Enforcement Matters at Public Meeting

01/17/2025

January 17, 2025 - On Wednesday January 15th, the NYC Campaign Finance Board (CFB) voted to assess penalties to two committees from the 2021 election cycle and two independent spenders from the 2023 election cycle. Please refer to the tables below for more details on this determination.

Other business conducted during the public meeting included the approval of public funds payments and an announcement of campaigns that were in compliance. These candidates have completed the post-election audit process without any violations or penalties assessed by the Campaign Finance Board. The Board recognizes the diligence of the candidates and their staff in running campaigns that maintained compliance with New York City's campaign finance program. Of these campaigns, two are first time candidates with the Campaign Finance Board.

A video recording of the meeting is available on the live stream section of CFB's YouTube channel.
Campaigns in Compliance

Election Cycle

Candidate

Office

Treasurer

First Time

CFB Candidate?

2021 Troy
McGhie
City Council
District #49
Philip
Guastella
Yes
2021 Althea
Stevens
City Council
District #16
Katelyn N.
Connolly
Yes

January 15th Penalty Chart
Candidate
Name
(Election Cycle)
Office Violation Penalty Total
Penalties
Curtis Harris
(2021)
City
Council
1. Failing to disclose a merchant account. $100 $2,325
2. Failing to provide bank and merchant account statements. $300
3. Filing a late disclosure statement and failing to file disclosure statements. $250
4. Accepting contributions from corporations, limited liability companies, or partnerships. $675
5. Failing to respond to the Draft Audit
Report.
$1,000
Candidate
Name
(Election Cycle)
Office Violation Penalty Total
Penalties
Isaac
Wright Jr.
(2021)
Mayor 1. Failing to disclose a merchant account. $100 $38,880
2. Failing to provide bank and merchant account statements. $1,400
3. Failing to demonstrate compliance with reporting requirements for receipts. $10,000
4. Failing to document transactions. $4,740
5. Filing a late disclosure statement and failing to file disclosure statement. $10,000
6. Accepting over-the-limit contributions. $11,000
7. Failing to respond to the Draft Audit Report. $1,640
Candidate
Name
(Election Cycle)
Office Violation Penalty Total
Penalties
Future
NYC
(2023)
Independent
Spender
1. Late reporting. $10,000 $10,150
2. Using an incomplete "Paid for By" Notice. $150
Candidate
Name
(Election Cycle)
Office Violation Penalty Total
Penalties
Committee for Sensible Government
(2023)
Independent
Spender
1. Late reporting and failure to respond timely. $29,200 $37,539
2. Using a "Paid for By Notice" not of Conspicuous Size and Style, not Clearly Spoken, or not Complete. $8,339
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