During a regularly scheduled meeting today, the Campaign Finance Board assessed penalties against two campaigns. Penalties were assessed against the campaigns of Jennifer James, a candidate for City Council in the February 20, 2007 special election in District 40, and Elizabeth Crowley, a candidate for City Council in the June 3, 2008 special election in District 30. For details, see below:
| Candidate | Office | Public Funds Received | Violation | Penalty | Total Penalties |
| Jennifer James (2007A) | CD #40 | $52,500 | Failure to respond in a timely manner to a request for information | $500 | $500 |
| Elizabeth Crowley (2008A) | CD #30 | $0 (non-participant) | Receipt of corporate contribution | $475 | $1,325 |
| Receipt of over the limit contributions | $750 | ||||
| Failure to file pre-election disclosure statements | $100 |
The Board ratified public funds payments previously made for the March 24, 2010 special election in Council District 44, and a post-election payment of $57,400 to Zenobia McNally, a candidate for City Council in the February 20, 2007 special election in District 40.
The Board announced a post-election payment of public funds to Ms. James of $23,640, less the penalties of $500. Ms. Crowley’s penalties have already been paid.
The Board also voted to dismiss complaints against the 2009 campaigns of City Council candidates Peter Koo (CD#20) and Yetta Kurland (CD#3).