December 16, 2010
During a regularly scheduled meeting today, the Campaign Finance Board assessed penalties against two campaigns. The Board also made determinations that three campaigns must repay public funds. For details, see below.
The Board also announced a post-election public funds payment of $2,555 to Saquan Jones, a candidate for Council District 36 in the 2009 elections. This brings the total public funds received by Mr. Jones to $57,875.
| Candidate | Office | Public Funds Received | Violation | Penalty | Total Penalties |
| Elizabeth Crowley (2008) | CD #30 | $77,436 | Receipt of two contributions from unregistered PACs | $250 | $450 |
| Failing to file daily pre-election disclosure statements for two contributions | $100 | ||||
| Making an impermissible post-election expenditure | $100 | ||||
| John M. Finan (2009) | Mayor | $0 | Commingling personal or business funds with campaign funds | $500 | $500 |
Repayments of Public Funds
| Candidate | Office | Public Funds Received | Public Funds Repayment |
| Elizabeth Crowley (2008) | CD #30 | $77,436 | $2,593 |
| Thomas V. Ognibene (2009) | CD #30 | $88,550 | $1,410* |
| David J. Pechefsky (2009) | CD #39 | $53,160 | 6,297* |
*Mr. Ognibene and Mr. Pechefsky have already repaid the public funds owed.