NOH FEC 15-029

STATE OF FLORIDA FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

In Re Nicole Marie Santiago _____________________________________________

Case No FEC 15-029

TO Nicole Marie Santiago Address Unknown Oviedo FL 32765-3204

Division of Elections 500 S Bronough Street Room 316 Tallahassee FL 32399

NOTICE OF HEARING (OTHER MOTION) A hearing will be held in this case before the Florida Elections Commission on February 28 2017 at 1100 am or as

soon thereafter as the parties can be heard at the following location Senate Office Building 404 South Monroe Street Room 110-S Tallahassee Florida 32399

Failure to appear in accordance with this notice will constitute a waiver of your right to participate in the hearing Continuances will be granted only upon a showing of good cause

This hearing will be conducted pursuant to Section 10625 Florida Statutes which governs your participation as

follows If you are the Respondent you may attend the hearing and you or your attorney will have 5 minutes to present your

case to the Commission However some cases (including those in which consent orders or recommendations for no probable cause are being considered) may be decided by an en masse vote and unless you request to be heard or the Commission requests that your case be considered separately on the day of the hearing your case will not be individually heard

If you are the Complainant you may attend the hearing but you will not be permitted to address the Commission In

addition some cases (including those in which consent orders or recommendations for no probable cause are being considered) may be decided by an en masse vote and unless the Respondent requests to be heard or the Commission requests that the case be considered separately on the day of the hearing the case will not be individually heard

If you are an Appellant and you have requested a hearing you may attend the hearing and you or your attorney will have 5 minutes to present your case to the Commission

Please be advised that both confidential and public cases are scheduled to be heard by the Florida Elections

Commission on this date As an Appellant Respondent or Complainant in one case you will not be permitted to attend the hearings on other confidential cases

The Commission will electronically record the meeting Although the Commissionrsquos recording is considered the

official record of the hearing the Respondent may provide at his own expense a certified court reporter to also record the hearing

If you require an accommodation due to a disability contact Donna Ann Malphurs at (850) 922-4539 or by mail at 107

West Gaines Street The Collins Building Suite 224 Tallahassee Florida 32399 at least 5 days before the hearing

See further instructions on the reverse side Amy McKeever Toman Executive Director

Florida Elections Commission February 13 2017

NOH FEC 15-029

Please refer to the information below for further instructions related to your particular hearing If this is a hearing to consider an appeal from an automatic fine the Filing Officer has imposed a fine on you for your failure to file a campaign treasurerrsquos report on the designated due date and by filing an appeal you have asked the Commission to consider either (1) that the report was in fact timely filed or (2) that there were unusual circumstances that excused the failure to file the report timely You are required to prove your case If the Commission finds that the report was filed timely or that there were unusual circumstances that excused the failure it may waive the fine in whole or in part The Commission may reduce a fine after considering the factors in Section 106265 Florida Statutes If the Commission finds that the report was not timely filed and there were no unusual circumstances the fine will be upheld

If this is a hearing to consider a consent order before a determination of probable cause has been made the Commission will decide whether to accept or reject the consent order If the Commission accepts the consent order the case will be closed and become public If the Commission rejects the consent order or does not make a decision to accept or deny the consent order the case will remain confidential unless confidentiality has been waived If this is a hearing to consider a consent order after a determination of probable cause has been made the Commission will decide whether to accept or reject the consent order If the Commission accepts the consent order the case will be closed If the Commission rejects the consent order or does not make a decision to accept or deny the consent order the Respondent will be entitled to another hearing to determine if the Respondent committed the violation(s) alleged If this is a probable cause hearing the Commission will decide if there is probable cause to believe that the Respondent committed a violation of Floridarsquos election laws Respondent should be prepared to explain how the staff in its recommendation incorrectly applied the law to the facts of the case Respondent may not testify call others to testify or introduce any documentary or other evidence at the probable cause hearing The Commission will only decide whether Respondent should be charged with a violation and before the Commission determines whether a violation has occurred or a fine should be imposed Respondent will have an opportunity for another hearing at which evidence may be introduced If this is an informal hearing it will be conducted pursuant Sections 120569 and 12057(2) Florida Statutes Chapter 28 and Commission Rule 2B-1004 Florida Administrative Code At the hearing the Commission will decide whether the Respondent committed the violation(s) charged in the Order of Probable Cause The Respondent will be permitted to testify However the Respondent may not call witnesses to testify Respondent may argue why the established facts in the Staff Recommendation do not support the violations charged in the Order of Probable Cause At Respondentrsquos request the Commission may determine whether Respondentrsquos actions in the case were willful The Respondent may also address the appropriateness of the recommended fine If Respondent claims that his limited resources make him unable to pay the statutory fine he must provide the Commission with written proof of his financial resources at the hearing A financial affidavit form is available from the Commission Clerk

STATE OF FLORIDA FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

In Re Nicole Marie Santiago I r ase No FEC 15-029

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MOTION TO DISMISS I COMES NOW Petitioner FLORlDA ELECTIONS COMMI~SION (Commission)

by and through the undersigned counsel and files this Motion to Dismis and in support thereof

states as follows

1 On January 7 2015 the Division of Elections filetl a referral with the

Commission alleging that Respondent violated the Florida Election Code

2 Commission staff has made multiple attempts to serve a c py of the referral upon

Respondent Between January 2015 and January 2017 service was atteIPpted at three addresses

by certified mail and process server However it does not appear that Rl spondent ever received

notice of these proceedings

3 On January 9 2015 Respondent was mailed a copy of the referral by certified

mail It was returned undelivered (Exhibit A)

4 On July 27 2015 Respondent was re-mailed a copy of the referral by certified

mail It was returned undelivered (Exhibit B)

5 On January 6 2016 Respondent was re-mailed a copy 0 the referral by certified

I mail to a second address located by Commission staff The letter was l igned for by someone at

that address However the signature was illegible and the letter was ubsequently returned to

the Commission by the United States Postal Service (USPS) with an in ication that Respondent

had apparently moved and left no forwarding address (Exhibit C)

6 Service was attempted by process server at two addresses on December 19 2016

and January 18 2017 including an attempt at a third address located by Commission staff

Neither attempt was successful (Exhibit D)

7 To date Commission staff has been unable to serve Respondent with a copy of

the referral I WHEREFORE based upon the foregoing the undersigned counsel requests this matter

be dismissed

Respectfully submitted on KAvA~7 3) 2017 by

~~ I Cole H Kekelis Fla Bar No 0101939 Assistant General Counsel Florida Elections Commissi n 107 W Gaines Street Collins Building Suite 224 Tallahassee FL 32399-105 Phone Number (850) 922-~539 Fax Number (850) 921-0783 ColeKekelismyfloridale~alcom FECmyfloridalegalcom I

Copies furnished to Cole H Kekelis Assistant General Counsel

NOH FEC 15-029

Please refer to the information below for further instructions related to your particular hearing If this is a hearing to consider an appeal from an automatic fine the Filing Officer has imposed a fine on you for your failure to file a campaign treasurerrsquos report on the designated due date and by filing an appeal you have asked the Commission to consider either (1) that the report was in fact timely filed or (2) that there were unusual circumstances that excused the failure to file the report timely You are required to prove your case If the Commission finds that the report was filed timely or that there were unusual circumstances that excused the failure it may waive the fine in whole or in part The Commission may reduce a fine after considering the factors in Section 106265 Florida Statutes If the Commission finds that the report was not timely filed and there were no unusual circumstances the fine will be upheld

If this is a hearing to consider a consent order before a determination of probable cause has been made the Commission will decide whether to accept or reject the consent order If the Commission accepts the consent order the case will be closed and become public If the Commission rejects the consent order or does not make a decision to accept or deny the consent order the case will remain confidential unless confidentiality has been waived If this is a hearing to consider a consent order after a determination of probable cause has been made the Commission will decide whether to accept or reject the consent order If the Commission accepts the consent order the case will be closed If the Commission rejects the consent order or does not make a decision to accept or deny the consent order the Respondent will be entitled to another hearing to determine if the Respondent committed the violation(s) alleged If this is a probable cause hearing the Commission will decide if there is probable cause to believe that the Respondent committed a violation of Floridarsquos election laws Respondent should be prepared to explain how the staff in its recommendation incorrectly applied the law to the facts of the case Respondent may not testify call others to testify or introduce any documentary or other evidence at the probable cause hearing The Commission will only decide whether Respondent should be charged with a violation and before the Commission determines whether a violation has occurred or a fine should be imposed Respondent will have an opportunity for another hearing at which evidence may be introduced If this is an informal hearing it will be conducted pursuant Sections 120569 and 12057(2) Florida Statutes Chapter 28 and Commission Rule 2B-1004 Florida Administrative Code At the hearing the Commission will decide whether the Respondent committed the violation(s) charged in the Order of Probable Cause The Respondent will be permitted to testify However the Respondent may not call witnesses to testify Respondent may argue why the established facts in the Staff Recommendation do not support the violations charged in the Order of Probable Cause At Respondentrsquos request the Commission may determine whether Respondentrsquos actions in the case were willful The Respondent may also address the appropriateness of the recommended fine If Respondent claims that his limited resources make him unable to pay the statutory fine he must provide the Commission with written proof of his financial resources at the hearing A financial affidavit form is available from the Commission Clerk

STATE OF FLORIDA FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

In Re Nicole Marie Santiago I r ase No FEC 15-029

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MOTION TO DISMISS I COMES NOW Petitioner FLORlDA ELECTIONS COMMI~SION (Commission)

by and through the undersigned counsel and files this Motion to Dismis and in support thereof

states as follows

1 On January 7 2015 the Division of Elections filetl a referral with the

Commission alleging that Respondent violated the Florida Election Code

2 Commission staff has made multiple attempts to serve a c py of the referral upon

Respondent Between January 2015 and January 2017 service was atteIPpted at three addresses

by certified mail and process server However it does not appear that Rl spondent ever received

notice of these proceedings

3 On January 9 2015 Respondent was mailed a copy of the referral by certified

mail It was returned undelivered (Exhibit A)

4 On July 27 2015 Respondent was re-mailed a copy of the referral by certified

mail It was returned undelivered (Exhibit B)

5 On January 6 2016 Respondent was re-mailed a copy 0 the referral by certified

I mail to a second address located by Commission staff The letter was l igned for by someone at

that address However the signature was illegible and the letter was ubsequently returned to

the Commission by the United States Postal Service (USPS) with an in ication that Respondent

had apparently moved and left no forwarding address (Exhibit C)

6 Service was attempted by process server at two addresses on December 19 2016

and January 18 2017 including an attempt at a third address located by Commission staff

Neither attempt was successful (Exhibit D)

7 To date Commission staff has been unable to serve Respondent with a copy of

the referral I WHEREFORE based upon the foregoing the undersigned counsel requests this matter

be dismissed

Respectfully submitted on KAvA~7 3) 2017 by

~~ I Cole H Kekelis Fla Bar No 0101939 Assistant General Counsel Florida Elections Commissi n 107 W Gaines Street Collins Building Suite 224 Tallahassee FL 32399-105 Phone Number (850) 922-~539 Fax Number (850) 921-0783 ColeKekelismyfloridale~alcom FECmyfloridalegalcom I

Copies furnished to Cole H Kekelis Assistant General Counsel

STATE OF FLORIDA FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

In Re Nicole Marie Santiago I r ase No FEC 15-029

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MOTION TO DISMISS I COMES NOW Petitioner FLORlDA ELECTIONS COMMI~SION (Commission)

by and through the undersigned counsel and files this Motion to Dismis and in support thereof

states as follows

1 On January 7 2015 the Division of Elections filetl a referral with the

Commission alleging that Respondent violated the Florida Election Code

2 Commission staff has made multiple attempts to serve a c py of the referral upon

Respondent Between January 2015 and January 2017 service was atteIPpted at three addresses

by certified mail and process server However it does not appear that Rl spondent ever received

notice of these proceedings

3 On January 9 2015 Respondent was mailed a copy of the referral by certified

mail It was returned undelivered (Exhibit A)

4 On July 27 2015 Respondent was re-mailed a copy of the referral by certified

mail It was returned undelivered (Exhibit B)

5 On January 6 2016 Respondent was re-mailed a copy 0 the referral by certified

I mail to a second address located by Commission staff The letter was l igned for by someone at

that address However the signature was illegible and the letter was ubsequently returned to

the Commission by the United States Postal Service (USPS) with an in ication that Respondent

had apparently moved and left no forwarding address (Exhibit C)

6 Service was attempted by process server at two addresses on December 19 2016

and January 18 2017 including an attempt at a third address located by Commission staff

Neither attempt was successful (Exhibit D)

7 To date Commission staff has been unable to serve Respondent with a copy of

the referral I WHEREFORE based upon the foregoing the undersigned counsel requests this matter

be dismissed

Respectfully submitted on KAvA~7 3) 2017 by

~~ I Cole H Kekelis Fla Bar No 0101939 Assistant General Counsel Florida Elections Commissi n 107 W Gaines Street Collins Building Suite 224 Tallahassee FL 32399-105 Phone Number (850) 922-~539 Fax Number (850) 921-0783 ColeKekelismyfloridale~alcom FECmyfloridalegalcom I

Copies furnished to Cole H Kekelis Assistant General Counsel

6 Service was attempted by process server at two addresses on December 19 2016

and January 18 2017 including an attempt at a third address located by Commission staff

Neither attempt was successful (Exhibit D)

7 To date Commission staff has been unable to serve Respondent with a copy of

the referral I WHEREFORE based upon the foregoing the undersigned counsel requests this matter

be dismissed

Respectfully submitted on KAvA~7 3) 2017 by

~~ I Cole H Kekelis Fla Bar No 0101939 Assistant General Counsel Florida Elections Commissi n 107 W Gaines Street Collins Building Suite 224 Tallahassee FL 32399-105 Phone Number (850) 922-~539 Fax Number (850) 921-0783 ColeKekelismyfloridale~alcom FECmyfloridalegalcom I

Copies furnished to Cole H Kekelis Assistant General Counsel

FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION 107 W Gaines Street

Suite 224 Collins Building Tallahassee Florida 32399-1050

Telephone (850) 922-4539 Fax (850) 921-0783

January 9 2015

CERTIFIED MAIL 7179 1000 164926572012

Nicole Marie Santiago 2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received the en410sed complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws Section 10625(2) Florida Statutes states

The respondent shall have 14 days after receipt of the co~plaint to file an initial response and the executive director Imay not determine the legal sufficiency of the complaint during that time period

If you choose to file a response to the complaint please send it to my attention at the address listed above To ensure that I receive your response in a timely manner you may also want to send it via e-mail tomyattentionatfecmyfloridalegalcom You wil be notified by letter whether the is d inert legally sufficient

bullbull~bullbullbullbullIII ed to this matter will be mailed 0 the above address is

complaints Commission investr gations investigative 0 an alleged violation of Chapter 104 and 106 Florida 1Inission finds probable cause or 0 probable cause The y to the person filing the compla nt However it does au waive confidentiality in writing

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The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal c unsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of appearance with the Co mission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

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FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION 107 W Gaines Street

Suite 224 Collins Building Tallahassee Florida 32399-1050

Telephone (850) 922-4539 Fax (850) 921-0783

July 27 2015

CERTIFIED MAIL 9214 8969 0099 97901602797302

Nicole Marie Santiago 2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 9 2015 the Florida Elections Commission attempted to n tify you of a complaint that was filed against you However our notice was returned to s unable to forward Enclosed is a copy of our previous correspondence and the complaint fo( your review and action

If you have any questions please contact us at fecmyfloridalegalcoro or at the number listed above

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Suite 224 Collins Building Tallahassee Florida 32399-1050

Telephone (850) 922-4539 Fax (850) 921-0783

January 6 2016

CERTIFIED MAIL 9214 8969 0099 9790 1605601767

Nicole Marie Santiago 160 River Bridge Circle Apt 6-208C Oviedo FL 32765-3204

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On July 27 2015 the Florida Elections Commission attempted to noti you of a complaint that was filed against you However our notice was returned to us unable to forward Enclosed is a copy of our previous correspondence and the complaint for your revie and action

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Telephone (850) 922-4539 Fax (850) 921-0783

January 6 2016

CERTIFIED MAIL 9214 8969 0099 9790 1605601767

Nicole Marie Santiago 160 River Bridge Circle Apt 6-208C Oviedo FL 32765-3204

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On July 27 2015 the Florida Elections Commission attempted to noti you of a complaint that was filed against you However our notice was returned to us unable to forward Enclosed is a copy of our previous correspondence and the complaint for your revie and action

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J I ~ I I _UI J ELECT I CO HISSfON

STATE OF FLORIDA FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Florida Elections Commission Petitioner

Case No FEC 15-029 v

Nicole Marie Santiago Respondent

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ORDER OF PROBABLE CAUSE

THIS MATTER was heard by the Florida Elections Commissipn (Commission) at its

regularly scheduled meeting on August 17 2016 in Tallahassee Florida

Based on the Complaint Report of Investigation Staffs Recommendation and oral

I statements (if any) made at the probable cause hearing the Commission finds that there IS

probable cause to charge Respondent with the following violation(s)

Count 1

On or about June 27 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violatep Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 PI Report

Count 2

On or about October 3 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to hotify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting datk that she would not be filing her 201403 Report

Count 3

On or about October 17 2014 Nicole Marie Santiag violated

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Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G5 Report

Count 4

On or about October 31 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago yiolated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date ~hat she would not be filing her 2014 G7 Report I

DONE AND ORDERED by the Florida Elections Commission 0 August 172016

wei-shyM Scott Thomas Ch~irman Florida Elections Commission

Copies furnished to Stephanie J Cunningham Assistant General Counsel Nicole Marie Santiago Respondent Division of Elections Complainant

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO A HEARING I i

As the Respondent you may elect to resolve this case in several ways Fi~st you may elect to resolve this case by consent order where you and Commission staff agree ~o resolve the violation(s)s and agree to the amount of the fine The consent order is then presented to the Commission for its approval To discuss a consent order contact the FEC attorney identified in the Order of Probable Cause I Second you may request an informal hearing held before the Commissio~ if you do not dispute any material fact in the Staff Recommendation You have 30 days fron) the date the Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission to request such a hearing the date this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the order Jt the hearing you will have the right to make written or oral arguments to the Commission concenteming the legal issues related to the violation(s) and the potential fine At the request of Respordent the Commission will consider and determine willfulness at an informal hearing Otherwise live witness testimony is unnecessary

Third you may request a formal hearing held before an administrative la judge in the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) if you dispute any materi I fact in the Staff Recommendation You have 30 days from the date the Order of Probabh~ Cause is filed with the

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Commission to request such a hearing The date this order was filed appears in the upper rightshyhand comer of the first page of the order At the hearing you will have the ri~ht to present evidence relevant to the violation(s) listed in this order to cross-examine opposing witnesses to impeach any witness and to rebut the evidence presented against you

If you do not elect to resolve the case by consent order or request a formal hearing at the DOAH or an informal hearing before the Commission within 30 days of the date ithis Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission the case will be sent to the Comnission for a formal or informal hearing depending on whether the facts are in dispute The ddte this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand comer of the first page of the order

To request a hearing please send a written request to the Commission Clerk Donna Ann Malphurs The address of the Commission Clerk is 107 W Gaines Street Collins Building Suite 224 Tallahassee Florida 32399-1050 The telephone number is (850) 922-4539 The Clerk will provide you with a copy of Chapter 28-106 Florida Administrdtive Code and other applicable rules upon request No mediation is available

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STATE OF FLORIDA FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

In Re Nicole Marie Santiago Case No FEC 15-029

ORDER CONTINUING CASE

THIS MATTER was heard by the Florida Elections Commission (Commission) at its

regularly scheduled meeting on November 16 2016 in Tallahassee Florida

Commission Staff requested that the matter be continued

The Commission considered Staffs request Staffs request was GRANTED

THIS MATTER is continued until the next available meeting of the Florida Elections

Commission

DONE AND ORDERED by the Florida Elections Commission on November 16 2016

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Copies furnished to Cole H Kekelis Assistant General Counsel Nicole Marie Santiago Respondent Division of Elections Complainant

Order Continuing Case (0714) FEC Case 15-029

M Scott Thomas Chairman Florida Elections Commission

STATE OF FLORIDA FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

16 AUG 3 I PM I I O

Florida Elections Commission Petitioner

Case No FEC 15-029 v

Nicole Marie Santiago Respondent

ORDER OF PROBABLE CAUSE

THIS MATTER was heard by the Florida Elections Commission (Commission) at its

regularly scheduled meeting on August 17 2016 in Tallahassee Florida

Based on the Complaint Report of Investigation Staffs Recommendation and oral

statements (if any) made at the probable cause hearing the Commission finds that there is

probable cause to charge Respondent with the following violation(s)

Count 1

On or about June 27 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 P 1 Report

Count 2

On or about October 3 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 03 Report

Count 3

On or about October 17 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated

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Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 GS Report

Count 4

On or about October 31 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G7 Report

DONE AND ORDERED by the Florida Elections Commission on August 17 2016

Copies furnished to

yQ_ M Scott Thomas Chairman Florida Elections Commission

Stephanie J Cunningham Assistant General Counsel Nicole Marie Santiago Respondent Division of Elections Complainant

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO A HEARING

As the Respondent you may elect to resolve this case in several ways First you may elect to resolve this case by consent order where you and Commission staff agree to resolve the violation(s)s and agree to the amount of the fine The consent order is then presented to the Commission for its approval To discuss a consent order contact the FEC attorney identified in the Order of Probable Cause

Second you may request an informal hearing held before the Commission if you do not dispute any material fact in the Staff Recommendation You have 30 days from the date the Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission to request such a hearing The date this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the order At the hearing you will have the right to make written or oral arguments to the Commission concerning the legal issues related to the violation(s) and the potential fine At the request of Respondent the Commission will consider and determine willfulness at an informal hearing Otherwise live witness testimony is unnecessary

Third you may request a formal hearing held before an administrative law judge in the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) if you dispute any material fact in the Staff Recommendation You have 30 days from the date the Order of Probable Cause is filed with the

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Commission to request such a hearing The date this order was filed appears in the upper rightshyhand corner of the first page of the order At the hearing you will have the right to present evidence relevant to the violation(s) listed in this order to cross-examine opposing witnesses to impeach any witness and to rebut the evidence presented against you

If you do not elect to resolve the case by consent order or request a formal hearing at the DOAH or an informal hearing before the Commission within 30 days of the date this Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission the case will be sent to the Commission for a formal or informal hearing depending on whether the facts are in dispute The date this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the order

To request a hearing please send a written request to the Commission Clerk Donna Ann Malphurs The address of the Commission Clerk is 107 W Gaines Street Collins Building Suite 224 Tallahassee Florida 32399-1050 The telephone number is (850) 922-4539 The Clerk will provide you with a copy of Chapter 28-106 Florida Administrative Code and other applicable rules upon request No mediation is available

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STATE OF FLORIDA FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

16 AUG 31 PM I IO

Florida Elections Commission Petitioner

Case No FEC 15-029 v

Nicole Marie Santiago Respondent

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ORDER OF PROBABLE CAUSE

THIS MATTER was heard by the Florida Elections Commission (Commission) at its

regularly scheduled meeting on August 17 2016 in Tallahassee Florida

Based on the Complaint Report of Investigation Staffs Recommendation and oral

statements (if any) made at the probable cause hearing the Commission finds that there is

probable cause to charge Respondent with the following violation(s)

Count 1

On or about June 27 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 P 1 Report

Count 2

On or about October 3 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G3 Report

Count 3

On or about October 17 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated

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Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 GS Report

Count 4

On or about October 31 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G7 Report

DONE AND ORDERED by the Florida Elections Commission on August 17 2016

Wk~-M Scott Thomas Chairman Florida Elections Commission

Copies furnished to Stephanie J Cunningham Assistant General Counsel Nicole Marie Santiago Respondent Division of Elections Complainant

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO A HEARING

As the Respondent you may elect to resolve this case in several ways First you may elect to resolve this case by consent order where you and Commission staff agree to resolve the violation(s)s and agree to the amount of the fine The consent order is then presented to the Commission for its approval To discuss a consent order contact the FEC attorney identified in the Order of Probable Cause

Second you may request an informal hearing held before the Commission if you do not dispute any material fact in the Staff Recommendation You have 30 days from the date the Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission to request such a hearing The date this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the order At the hearing you will have the right to make written or oral arguments to the Commission concerning the legal issues related to the violation(s) and the potential fine At the request of Respondent the Commission will consider and determine willfulness at an informal hearing Otherwise live witness testimony 1s unnecessary

Third you may request a formal hearing held before an administrative law judge in the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) if you dispute any material fact in the Staff Recommendation You have 30 days from the date the Order of Probable Cause is filed with the

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Commission to request such a hearing The date this order was filed appears in the upper rightshyhand corner of the first page of the order At the hearing you will have the right to present evidence relevant to the violation(s) listed in this order to cross-examine opposing witnesses to impeach any witness and to rebut the evidence presented against you

If you do not elect to resolve the case by consent order or request a formal hearing at the DOAH or an informal hearing before the Commission within 30 days of the date this Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission the case will be sent to the Commission for a formal or informal hearing depending on whether the facts are in dispute The date this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the order

To request a hearing please send a written request to the Commission Clerk Donna Ann Malphurs The address of the Commission Clerk is 107 W Gaines Street Collins Building Suite 224 Tallahassee Florida 32399-1050 The telephone number is (850) 922-4539 The Clerk will provide you with a copy of Chapter 28-106 Florida Administrative Code and other applicable rules upon request No mediation is available

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STATE OF FLORIDA FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

In Re Nicole Marie Santiago Case No FEC 15-029

STAFF RECCgtMMENDATION FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION

Pursuant to Section 10625(4)(c) Florida Statutes undersigned staff counsel files this written recommendation for disposition of the referral in this case recommending that there is probable cause to charge Respondent with violating Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes Based upon a thorough review of the Report ofinvestigation submitted on April 7 2016 the following facts and law support this staff recommendation

1 On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission (Commission) received a referral from the Department of State Division of Elections (Division) alleging that Nicole Marie Santiago (Respondent) violated Chapter 106 Florida Statutes

2 Exhibit 6) 1

Respondent was a 2014 candidate for State Representative District 6 L (ROI

J By letter dated Febrnary 4 2016 the Executive Director notified Respondent that Commission staff would investigate the following statutory provision

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods2

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4 By letter dated June 23 2014 Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records sent Respondent a letter acknowledging that the Division had received her

1 The Report oflnvestigation is referred to herein as ROI

2 The reference to the 2015 G reporting period in the letter finding legal sufficiency is a scriveners error The Divisions referral and supporting documentation alleges violations occurring during the 2014 reporting periods Therefore the scope of the investigation was limited to the 2014 Pl G3 05 and G7 reporting periods consistent with the Divisions refenal

Staff Recommendation FEC 15-029 1

Appointment of Campaign T1easurer and Designation of Campaign Deposito1y fo1 Candidates fo1m (ROI Exhibit 2 page I)

5 The acknowledgment Jetter advised Respondent that all of the Divisions publications and repo1ting fmms were available on its website and directed Respondent to print out the 2014 Calendar of Reporting Dates as well as othe1 relevant documents (ROI Exhibit 2

6 Pmsuant to Section 106 07(7) FJ01ida Statutes in any repo1ting period during which a candidate has not received funds made any contiibutions or expended any repo1table funds the filing of the 1equi1ed repo1t fo1 that pe1iod is waived However the candidate is required to notify the filing officer in wiiting on the presc1ibed reporting date that no report is being filed on that date

7 The Candidate amp Campaign Treasurer Handbook references the statutory requirement regarding written notification and directs candidates to notify the Division by way of the Divisions electronic filing system (ROI Exhibit 3 page 6) The Candidate EFS Users Guide shows the p10cess through which to notify the Division The users guide instrncts candidates to select the relevant reporting period and place a checkmark in a box titled Waiver to indicate the Jack of reportable financial activity (ROI Exhibit 4 pages 3-4)

8 Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed 1eporting dates that no reports would be filed for the following repo1ting periods as set forth in the table below (ROI Exhibit 5)

Report

2014 07

Report Cover Period

1011814 - 103014

Date Notification Due Date Notification No of Days Late Filed

10l714

103114 1104114 4

9 Respondent was given multiple opportunities to respond to Commission staffs investigation but failed to do so (Attachment A)

10 P10bable Cause is defined as reasonable grounds of suspicion supported by circumstances sufficiently st10ng to warrant a cautious per son in the belief that the person has committed the offense charged Schmitt v State 590 So 2d 404 409 (Fla 1991 Probable cause exists where the facts and circumstances of which an [investigator] has reasonably trnstworthy info1mation are sufficient in themselves for a reasonable man to reach the conclusion that an offense has been committed Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles v Favino 667 So 2d 305 309 (Fla I st DCA 1995)

Staff Recommendation FEC 15-029 2

1 L The facts set forth above show that Respondent was a 2014 candidate for State Representative DisIict 61 Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting dates that no reports would be filed for the following reporting periods 2014 Pl 2014 G3 2014 G5 and 2014 G7

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Count 1

On or about June 27 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 PI Report

Count2

On or about October 3 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section I 06 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G3 Report

Count3

On or about October 17 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section I 06 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G5 Report

Count4

On or about October 31 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G7 Report

Respectfolly submitted on~J 2016

Staff Recommendation FEC 15middot029 3

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Staff Recommendation FEC 15029

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FLORIIJIA ELECTIONS COMMISSION PHONE JLOltG

Case No FEC 15-029

Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Complainant Division of Elections

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Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent regarding the waive1s of rep01t that were filed late There was no answe1 I 1eceived a message that the mailbox was full and could not 1eceive any additional messages Memo to File No Entered by MBW

2 Date and time March 18 2016945 am Name Respondent Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent regarding the waive1s ofiepo1t that were filed late There was no answe1 I left a message on her voice mail Memo to File No Entered by MBW

3 Date and time March 31 2016 1204 pm Name Respondent Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent 1egarding the waivers ofrepo1t that were filed late There was no answer I left a message on her voice mail Memo to File No Entered by MBW

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FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Case Numbermiddot FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Complainant Division of Elections Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes failure of a candidate who did not receive any contributions

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1 An appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository (DS-DE 9) was filed on June 20 2014 (Ex 1)

2 An acknowledgement letter was mailed to the address provided on Respondents DS-DE 9 on June 23 2014 advising Respondent that all of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on their website including Chapter 106 Florida Statutes the Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook and the Calendar of Reporting Dates (Ex 2)

3 The acknowledgement letter also states An online instruction guide is available to you on the EF S to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports and provides the telephone number for the Divisions EF S Help Desk

4 The Candidate and Campaign Ireasurer Handbook discusses filing a waiver when there is no activity to disclose on page 47 (Ex 3)

5 Pages 12 13 44 and 45 of the Candidate EFS Users Guide discuss how to notify the Division on the prescribed reporting date that no report will be filed using the EF S Specifically page 13 instructs the user to click the box next to waiver ifthere is no activity to disclose (Ex 4)

6 In a telephone interview on April 2 2015 Kristi Reid-Bronson clarified that once the waiver box is chosen and a new report is opened as shown on Page 12 the only available option on the report summary screen will be Go To File Report as shown on Page 13 Choosing Go To File Report will take the user directly to the screens where the candidate treasurer PINS are entered as shown on Pages 44 and 45

7 Respondents filing history reflects the untimely filed notifications summarized below (Ex 5)

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8 Respondent did not provide a written response to the referral

9 Respondent did not file a written response to the legal sufficiency letter and did not return my telephone calls

ROI Failure to Notify FO (0315)

IO Ms Kristi Reid Bronson Respondents filing officer confomed in an email that the info1mation on Respondents filing histo1y (Ex 5) is co11ect Respondent was late filing her first notification however she timely filed notifications for the next eight repo1ting periods Respondent did not timely file the notifications fo1 the 2014 03 05 and 07 repo1ting periods however she timely filed notifications for the 2014 04 and 06 repo1ting periods

11 Respondent has not had any prior cases before the Commission

12 I attempted to contact Respondent on three occasions to give he1 an oppo1tunity to discuss the allegations in the referral Additionally an affidavit was mailed to Respondent on March 16 2016 As of the date of this repo1t all attempts to contact Respondent have been unsuccessfol

13 Because Respondent has not contacted the Commission or 1etumed an affidavit I am unable to asce1tain whether Respondent has read Chapter 106 Florida Statutes andor the Candidate and Campaign Teaswer Handbook Respondent signed her Statement of Candidate form on June 19 2014 (Ex 6)

ROI Failure to Notify FO (03115)

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FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

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Acknowledgement Lette1

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Dear Ms Santiago

This will acknowledge receipt of the Appointment of Campaign T 1easurer and Designation of Campaign Depository for the office of State Representative which was placed on file in our office on June 20 2014 Your name has been placed on the 2014 active candidate list

Campaign I reasurers Repor1s

Your first campaign treasurers report will be due on June 27 2014 The report will cover the period ofJune 1-20 2014 (Pl) All candidates who file reports with the Division of Elections aie required to file by means of the Divisions Electronic Filing System (EFS)

Credentials and Sign-ons

Below is the web address to access the EFS and your user identification number The enclosed sealed envelope contains your initial password Once you have logged in using the initial password you will be immediately prompted to change it to a confidential sign-on You your campaign treasurer and deputy treasurers are responsible for protecting these passwords from disclosure and are responsible for all filings using these credentials unless the Division is notified that your credentials have been compromised

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Pin numbers are confidential secure credentials that allow you to submit reports and update personal information The enclosed sealed envelope contains your confidential pin numbers

Each candidate is required to provide the Division of Elections with confidential personal information that may be used to allow access in the event that password is forgotten or lost When you enter the campaign account screen there will be a drop down box where you pick a question (such as Whal is your mothers maiden name) and supply an answer All passwords and answers to questions are stored as encrypted data and cannot be viewed by Division staff and given out over the phone Please notify the Division if your credentials have been compromised

Timely Filing

All reports filed must be completed and filed through the EFS no later than midnight Eastern Standard I ime of the due date Reports not filed by midnight of the due date are late filed and subject to the penalties in Section I 06 07(8) Florida Statutes In the event that the EFS is inoperable on the due date the report will be accepted as timely filed if filed no later than midnight of the first business day the EFS becomes operable No fine will be levied during the period the EFS was inoperable

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late rep01t

Electronic Receipts

The person submitting the report on the EFS will be issued an electronic receipt indicating and verif)ing the report was filed Each campaign treasurers report filed by means of the EFS is considered to be under oath by the candidate and campaign treasurer and such persons are subject to the provisions of Section I 06 07(5) Florida Statutes

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An online instruction guide is available to you on the EFS to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports The Division of Elections will also provide assistance to all users by contacting the EFS Help Desk at (850) 245middotmiddot6280

All of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on the Division of Elections website at httpelectionsmyfloridacom It is your responsibility to read understand and follow the rmiddotequirements of Floridas election laws Therefore please print a copy of the following documents Chapters 104 and 106 Flor-ida Statutes 2014 Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook 2014 Calendar of Reporting Dates and Rule IS-2017 Florida Administrntive Code

Please let me know if you need additional information

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CHAPTERlBACKGROUND

CHAPTER 2 THE CAMPAIGN FINANCING ACT

CHAPTER 3 OFFICES TO BE ELECTED IN 2014

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CHAPTER 5 BECOMING A CANDIDATE

What to File

Filing Officer

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Changing Parties for Partisan Offices

Changing the Designation of Office

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CHAPTER 6 STATEMENT OF SOLICITATION

Who Must File Form DS-DE 102 Statement of Solicitation

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Public Website and Mission Statement

Additional Reporting

CHAPTER7PROHIBITEDACTS

Speaking at Political Meetings

Using State-Owned Aircraft or Motor Vehicle

Using Services of State County Municipal or District Officers or Employees

Making Contributions in the Name of Another

Solicitation from Religious Charitable and Civic Organizations

Accepting Contributions in a Government-Owned Building

Making Malicious Statements

Making False Representation of Military Service

Certifying a False Report

Limitations on Political Activity for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 8 CAMPAIGN TREASURERS

Appointirig Campaign Treasurers and Deputy Treasurers

Duties and Responsibilities

Resignation or Removal

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CHAPTER 10 CONTRIBUTIONS

Unauthorized Contributions

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Contribution Limits for Candidates

Foreign Contributions

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2014 Deadlines for Accepting Contributions

CHAPTER 11 EXPENDITURES

Definition

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Checks

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Credit Cards

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CHAPTER 12 POLITICAL ADVERTISING

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Miscellaneous Advertisements

Use of Closed Captioning and Descriptive Narrative in all Television Broadcasts

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Contributions from Fund Raisers

Expenditures for Fund Raisers

Tickets

CHAPTER 15 TELEPHONE SOLICITATION

Telephone Solicitation

Registered Agent

CHAPTER 16 FILING CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Where to File

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Waiver of Report

Incomplete Reports

Reporting Total Sums

Reporting Contributions

Returning Contributions

Reporting Expenditures

Special Requirements for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 17 TERMINATION REPORTS

Prior to Disposing of Surplus Funds

Disposing of Surplus Funds

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Campaign Loans Report

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CHAPTER 19 ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Accessing the EFS

Creating Reports

Submitting Reports

Electronic Receipts

CHAPTER 20 OFFICE ACCOUNTS

Using the Office Account

Reporting Office Account Funds

CHAPTER 21 CARRYOVER CAMPAIGN FUNDS

CHAPTER 22 RECORDKEEPING

Contributions

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Inspections

CHAPTER 23 BOOKKEEPING SUGGESTIONS

CHAPTER 24 FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Automatic Fine Appeal Process

Complaint Process

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APPENDIX A FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

APPENDIX B 2014 DEADLINES FOR ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTIONS

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Penalty for La~e filing

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first three days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding the primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report For a candidates termination report the fine shall be $50 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report All fines must be paid from the candidates personal funds -not campaign funds

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Reporting lotal Sums

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RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

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You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

When we conclude the investigation a copy of the Report of Investigation will be mailed to you at the above address You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106 Florida Statutes A copy of the Staff Recommendation will be mailed to you and you may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is

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The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

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At any time before a probable cause finding you may notify us in writing that you want to enter into negotiations directed towards reaching a settlement via consent agreement

The Report of Investigation Staff Recommendation and Notice of Hearing will be mailed to the above address as this letter Therefore if your address changes you must notify this office of your new address Otherwise you may not receive these important documents Failure to receive the documents will not delay the probable cause hearing

Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

Sincerely

AMTem

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DIVISION OF ELECTIONS FEC REFERRAL FORM

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Name Nicole Marie Santiago

Account Number 63418

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STATE OF FLORIDA County of Leon

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capacity I oversee the Divisions duties related to the filing of campaign finance reports This affidavit is made upon my personal knowledge including information obtained from review of the attached records of which lam the custodian

2 I am of legal age and competent to testify to the matters stated herein

3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

~ AA-7(~~_V~ Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

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• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G5 Report

Count 4

On or about October 31 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago yiolated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date ~hat she would not be filing her 2014 G7 Report I

DONE AND ORDERED by the Florida Elections Commission 0 August 172016

wei-shyM Scott Thomas Ch~irman Florida Elections Commission

Copies furnished to Stephanie J Cunningham Assistant General Counsel Nicole Marie Santiago Respondent Division of Elections Complainant

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO A HEARING I i

As the Respondent you may elect to resolve this case in several ways Fi~st you may elect to resolve this case by consent order where you and Commission staff agree ~o resolve the violation(s)s and agree to the amount of the fine The consent order is then presented to the Commission for its approval To discuss a consent order contact the FEC attorney identified in the Order of Probable Cause I Second you may request an informal hearing held before the Commissio~ if you do not dispute any material fact in the Staff Recommendation You have 30 days fron) the date the Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission to request such a hearing the date this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the order Jt the hearing you will have the right to make written or oral arguments to the Commission concenteming the legal issues related to the violation(s) and the potential fine At the request of Respordent the Commission will consider and determine willfulness at an informal hearing Otherwise live witness testimony is unnecessary

Third you may request a formal hearing held before an administrative la judge in the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) if you dispute any materi I fact in the Staff Recommendation You have 30 days from the date the Order of Probabh~ Cause is filed with the

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Commission to request such a hearing The date this order was filed appears in the upper rightshyhand comer of the first page of the order At the hearing you will have the ri~ht to present evidence relevant to the violation(s) listed in this order to cross-examine opposing witnesses to impeach any witness and to rebut the evidence presented against you

If you do not elect to resolve the case by consent order or request a formal hearing at the DOAH or an informal hearing before the Commission within 30 days of the date ithis Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission the case will be sent to the Comnission for a formal or informal hearing depending on whether the facts are in dispute The ddte this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand comer of the first page of the order

To request a hearing please send a written request to the Commission Clerk Donna Ann Malphurs The address of the Commission Clerk is 107 W Gaines Street Collins Building Suite 224 Tallahassee Florida 32399-1050 The telephone number is (850) 922-4539 The Clerk will provide you with a copy of Chapter 28-106 Florida Administrdtive Code and other applicable rules upon request No mediation is available

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STATE OF FLORIDA FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

In Re Nicole Marie Santiago Case No FEC 15-029

ORDER CONTINUING CASE

THIS MATTER was heard by the Florida Elections Commission (Commission) at its

regularly scheduled meeting on November 16 2016 in Tallahassee Florida

Commission Staff requested that the matter be continued

The Commission considered Staffs request Staffs request was GRANTED

THIS MATTER is continued until the next available meeting of the Florida Elections

Commission

DONE AND ORDERED by the Florida Elections Commission on November 16 2016

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Copies furnished to Cole H Kekelis Assistant General Counsel Nicole Marie Santiago Respondent Division of Elections Complainant

Order Continuing Case (0714) FEC Case 15-029

M Scott Thomas Chairman Florida Elections Commission

STATE OF FLORIDA FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

16 AUG 3 I PM I I O

Florida Elections Commission Petitioner

Case No FEC 15-029 v

Nicole Marie Santiago Respondent

ORDER OF PROBABLE CAUSE

THIS MATTER was heard by the Florida Elections Commission (Commission) at its

regularly scheduled meeting on August 17 2016 in Tallahassee Florida

Based on the Complaint Report of Investigation Staffs Recommendation and oral

statements (if any) made at the probable cause hearing the Commission finds that there is

probable cause to charge Respondent with the following violation(s)

Count 1

On or about June 27 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 P 1 Report

Count 2

On or about October 3 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 03 Report

Count 3

On or about October 17 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated

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Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 GS Report

Count 4

On or about October 31 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G7 Report

DONE AND ORDERED by the Florida Elections Commission on August 17 2016

Copies furnished to

yQ_ M Scott Thomas Chairman Florida Elections Commission

Stephanie J Cunningham Assistant General Counsel Nicole Marie Santiago Respondent Division of Elections Complainant

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO A HEARING

As the Respondent you may elect to resolve this case in several ways First you may elect to resolve this case by consent order where you and Commission staff agree to resolve the violation(s)s and agree to the amount of the fine The consent order is then presented to the Commission for its approval To discuss a consent order contact the FEC attorney identified in the Order of Probable Cause

Second you may request an informal hearing held before the Commission if you do not dispute any material fact in the Staff Recommendation You have 30 days from the date the Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission to request such a hearing The date this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the order At the hearing you will have the right to make written or oral arguments to the Commission concerning the legal issues related to the violation(s) and the potential fine At the request of Respondent the Commission will consider and determine willfulness at an informal hearing Otherwise live witness testimony is unnecessary

Third you may request a formal hearing held before an administrative law judge in the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) if you dispute any material fact in the Staff Recommendation You have 30 days from the date the Order of Probable Cause is filed with the

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Commission to request such a hearing The date this order was filed appears in the upper rightshyhand corner of the first page of the order At the hearing you will have the right to present evidence relevant to the violation(s) listed in this order to cross-examine opposing witnesses to impeach any witness and to rebut the evidence presented against you

If you do not elect to resolve the case by consent order or request a formal hearing at the DOAH or an informal hearing before the Commission within 30 days of the date this Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission the case will be sent to the Commission for a formal or informal hearing depending on whether the facts are in dispute The date this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the order

To request a hearing please send a written request to the Commission Clerk Donna Ann Malphurs The address of the Commission Clerk is 107 W Gaines Street Collins Building Suite 224 Tallahassee Florida 32399-1050 The telephone number is (850) 922-4539 The Clerk will provide you with a copy of Chapter 28-106 Florida Administrative Code and other applicable rules upon request No mediation is available

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STATE OF FLORIDA FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

16 AUG 31 PM I IO

Florida Elections Commission Petitioner

Case No FEC 15-029 v

Nicole Marie Santiago Respondent

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ORDER OF PROBABLE CAUSE

THIS MATTER was heard by the Florida Elections Commission (Commission) at its

regularly scheduled meeting on August 17 2016 in Tallahassee Florida

Based on the Complaint Report of Investigation Staffs Recommendation and oral

statements (if any) made at the probable cause hearing the Commission finds that there is

probable cause to charge Respondent with the following violation(s)

Count 1

On or about June 27 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 P 1 Report

Count 2

On or about October 3 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G3 Report

Count 3

On or about October 17 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated

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Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 GS Report

Count 4

On or about October 31 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G7 Report

DONE AND ORDERED by the Florida Elections Commission on August 17 2016

Wk~-M Scott Thomas Chairman Florida Elections Commission

Copies furnished to Stephanie J Cunningham Assistant General Counsel Nicole Marie Santiago Respondent Division of Elections Complainant

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO A HEARING

As the Respondent you may elect to resolve this case in several ways First you may elect to resolve this case by consent order where you and Commission staff agree to resolve the violation(s)s and agree to the amount of the fine The consent order is then presented to the Commission for its approval To discuss a consent order contact the FEC attorney identified in the Order of Probable Cause

Second you may request an informal hearing held before the Commission if you do not dispute any material fact in the Staff Recommendation You have 30 days from the date the Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission to request such a hearing The date this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the order At the hearing you will have the right to make written or oral arguments to the Commission concerning the legal issues related to the violation(s) and the potential fine At the request of Respondent the Commission will consider and determine willfulness at an informal hearing Otherwise live witness testimony 1s unnecessary

Third you may request a formal hearing held before an administrative law judge in the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) if you dispute any material fact in the Staff Recommendation You have 30 days from the date the Order of Probable Cause is filed with the

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Commission to request such a hearing The date this order was filed appears in the upper rightshyhand corner of the first page of the order At the hearing you will have the right to present evidence relevant to the violation(s) listed in this order to cross-examine opposing witnesses to impeach any witness and to rebut the evidence presented against you

If you do not elect to resolve the case by consent order or request a formal hearing at the DOAH or an informal hearing before the Commission within 30 days of the date this Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission the case will be sent to the Commission for a formal or informal hearing depending on whether the facts are in dispute The date this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the order

To request a hearing please send a written request to the Commission Clerk Donna Ann Malphurs The address of the Commission Clerk is 107 W Gaines Street Collins Building Suite 224 Tallahassee Florida 32399-1050 The telephone number is (850) 922-4539 The Clerk will provide you with a copy of Chapter 28-106 Florida Administrative Code and other applicable rules upon request No mediation is available

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STATE OF FLORIDA FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

In Re Nicole Marie Santiago Case No FEC 15-029

STAFF RECCgtMMENDATION FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION

Pursuant to Section 10625(4)(c) Florida Statutes undersigned staff counsel files this written recommendation for disposition of the referral in this case recommending that there is probable cause to charge Respondent with violating Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes Based upon a thorough review of the Report ofinvestigation submitted on April 7 2016 the following facts and law support this staff recommendation

1 On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission (Commission) received a referral from the Department of State Division of Elections (Division) alleging that Nicole Marie Santiago (Respondent) violated Chapter 106 Florida Statutes

2 Exhibit 6) 1

Respondent was a 2014 candidate for State Representative District 6 L (ROI

J By letter dated Febrnary 4 2016 the Executive Director notified Respondent that Commission staff would investigate the following statutory provision

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods2

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4 By letter dated June 23 2014 Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records sent Respondent a letter acknowledging that the Division had received her

1 The Report oflnvestigation is referred to herein as ROI

2 The reference to the 2015 G reporting period in the letter finding legal sufficiency is a scriveners error The Divisions referral and supporting documentation alleges violations occurring during the 2014 reporting periods Therefore the scope of the investigation was limited to the 2014 Pl G3 05 and G7 reporting periods consistent with the Divisions refenal

Staff Recommendation FEC 15-029 1

Appointment of Campaign T1easurer and Designation of Campaign Deposito1y fo1 Candidates fo1m (ROI Exhibit 2 page I)

5 The acknowledgment Jetter advised Respondent that all of the Divisions publications and repo1ting fmms were available on its website and directed Respondent to print out the 2014 Calendar of Reporting Dates as well as othe1 relevant documents (ROI Exhibit 2

6 Pmsuant to Section 106 07(7) FJ01ida Statutes in any repo1ting period during which a candidate has not received funds made any contiibutions or expended any repo1table funds the filing of the 1equi1ed repo1t fo1 that pe1iod is waived However the candidate is required to notify the filing officer in wiiting on the presc1ibed reporting date that no report is being filed on that date

7 The Candidate amp Campaign Treasurer Handbook references the statutory requirement regarding written notification and directs candidates to notify the Division by way of the Divisions electronic filing system (ROI Exhibit 3 page 6) The Candidate EFS Users Guide shows the p10cess through which to notify the Division The users guide instrncts candidates to select the relevant reporting period and place a checkmark in a box titled Waiver to indicate the Jack of reportable financial activity (ROI Exhibit 4 pages 3-4)

8 Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed 1eporting dates that no reports would be filed for the following repo1ting periods as set forth in the table below (ROI Exhibit 5)

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9 Respondent was given multiple opportunities to respond to Commission staffs investigation but failed to do so (Attachment A)

10 P10bable Cause is defined as reasonable grounds of suspicion supported by circumstances sufficiently st10ng to warrant a cautious per son in the belief that the person has committed the offense charged Schmitt v State 590 So 2d 404 409 (Fla 1991 Probable cause exists where the facts and circumstances of which an [investigator] has reasonably trnstworthy info1mation are sufficient in themselves for a reasonable man to reach the conclusion that an offense has been committed Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles v Favino 667 So 2d 305 309 (Fla I st DCA 1995)

Staff Recommendation FEC 15-029 2

1 L The facts set forth above show that Respondent was a 2014 candidate for State Representative DisIict 61 Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting dates that no reports would be filed for the following reporting periods 2014 Pl 2014 G3 2014 G5 and 2014 G7

Based upon these facts and circumstances I recommend that the Commission find ----prebahle-eattse-ro-~-esptmclent-with--v-iclating-the-fcltowmiddot

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On or about June 27 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 PI Report

Count2

On or about October 3 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section I 06 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G3 Report

Count3

On or about October 17 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section I 06 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G5 Report

Count4

On or about October 31 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G7 Report

Respectfolly submitted on~J 2016

Staff Recommendation FEC 15middot029 3

I reviewed this Staff Recommendation this _Od_l~iay-Qf~~

Staff Recommendation FEC 15029

Amy McKeeve1 Executive Direc r

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FLORIIJIA ELECTIONS COMMISSION PHONE JLOltG

Case No FEC 15-029

Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Complainant Division of Elections

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Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent regarding the waive1s of rep01t that were filed late There was no answe1 I 1eceived a message that the mailbox was full and could not 1eceive any additional messages Memo to File No Entered by MBW

2 Date and time March 18 2016945 am Name Respondent Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent regarding the waive1s ofiepo1t that were filed late There was no answe1 I left a message on her voice mail Memo to File No Entered by MBW

3 Date and time March 31 2016 1204 pm Name Respondent Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent 1egarding the waivers ofrepo1t that were filed late There was no answer I left a message on her voice mail Memo to File No Entered by MBW

4 Date and time Name Phone Summary Memo to File No Entered by

5 Date and time Name Phone Summary Memo to File No Entered by

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FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Case Numbermiddot FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Complainant Division of Elections Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes failure of a candidate who did not receive any contributions

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1 An appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository (DS-DE 9) was filed on June 20 2014 (Ex 1)

2 An acknowledgement letter was mailed to the address provided on Respondents DS-DE 9 on June 23 2014 advising Respondent that all of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on their website including Chapter 106 Florida Statutes the Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook and the Calendar of Reporting Dates (Ex 2)

3 The acknowledgement letter also states An online instruction guide is available to you on the EF S to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports and provides the telephone number for the Divisions EF S Help Desk

4 The Candidate and Campaign Ireasurer Handbook discusses filing a waiver when there is no activity to disclose on page 47 (Ex 3)

5 Pages 12 13 44 and 45 of the Candidate EFS Users Guide discuss how to notify the Division on the prescribed reporting date that no report will be filed using the EF S Specifically page 13 instructs the user to click the box next to waiver ifthere is no activity to disclose (Ex 4)

6 In a telephone interview on April 2 2015 Kristi Reid-Bronson clarified that once the waiver box is chosen and a new report is opened as shown on Page 12 the only available option on the report summary screen will be Go To File Report as shown on Page 13 Choosing Go To File Report will take the user directly to the screens where the candidate treasurer PINS are entered as shown on Pages 44 and 45

7 Respondents filing history reflects the untimely filed notifications summarized below (Ex 5)

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8 Respondent did not provide a written response to the referral

9 Respondent did not file a written response to the legal sufficiency letter and did not return my telephone calls

ROI Failure to Notify FO (0315)

IO Ms Kristi Reid Bronson Respondents filing officer confomed in an email that the info1mation on Respondents filing histo1y (Ex 5) is co11ect Respondent was late filing her first notification however she timely filed notifications for the next eight repo1ting periods Respondent did not timely file the notifications fo1 the 2014 03 05 and 07 repo1ting periods however she timely filed notifications for the 2014 04 and 06 repo1ting periods

11 Respondent has not had any prior cases before the Commission

12 I attempted to contact Respondent on three occasions to give he1 an oppo1tunity to discuss the allegations in the referral Additionally an affidavit was mailed to Respondent on March 16 2016 As of the date of this repo1t all attempts to contact Respondent have been unsuccessfol

13 Because Respondent has not contacted the Commission or 1etumed an affidavit I am unable to asce1tain whether Respondent has read Chapter 106 Florida Statutes andor the Candidate and Campaign Teaswer Handbook Respondent signed her Statement of Candidate form on June 19 2014 (Ex 6)

ROI Failure to Notify FO (03115)

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FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

Nicole Marie Santiago -- FEC 15-029

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Relevant pages of the Candidate Handbook

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Nicole Santiago 2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tam pa FL 33605

Dear Ms Santiago

This will acknowledge receipt of the Appointment of Campaign T 1easurer and Designation of Campaign Depository for the office of State Representative which was placed on file in our office on June 20 2014 Your name has been placed on the 2014 active candidate list

Campaign I reasurers Repor1s

Your first campaign treasurers report will be due on June 27 2014 The report will cover the period ofJune 1-20 2014 (Pl) All candidates who file reports with the Division of Elections aie required to file by means of the Divisions Electronic Filing System (EFS)

Credentials and Sign-ons

Below is the web address to access the EFS and your user identification number The enclosed sealed envelope contains your initial password Once you have logged in using the initial password you will be immediately prompted to change it to a confidential sign-on You your campaign treasurer and deputy treasurers are responsible for protecting these passwords from disclosure and are responsible for all filings using these credentials unless the Division is notified that your credentials have been compromised

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Pin numbers are confidential secure credentials that allow you to submit reports and update personal information The enclosed sealed envelope contains your confidential pin numbers

Each candidate is required to provide the Division of Elections with confidential personal information that may be used to allow access in the event that password is forgotten or lost When you enter the campaign account screen there will be a drop down box where you pick a question (such as Whal is your mothers maiden name) and supply an answer All passwords and answers to questions are stored as encrypted data and cannot be viewed by Division staff and given out over the phone Please notify the Division if your credentials have been compromised

Timely Filing

All reports filed must be completed and filed through the EFS no later than midnight Eastern Standard I ime of the due date Reports not filed by midnight of the due date are late filed and subject to the penalties in Section I 06 07(8) Florida Statutes In the event that the EFS is inoperable on the due date the report will be accepted as timely filed if filed no later than midnight of the first business day the EFS becomes operable No fine will be levied during the period the EFS was inoperable

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late rep01t

Electronic Receipts

The person submitting the report on the EFS will be issued an electronic receipt indicating and verif)ing the report was filed Each campaign treasurers report filed by means of the EFS is considered to be under oath by the candidate and campaign treasurer and such persons are subject to the provisions of Section I 06 07(5) Florida Statutes

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An online instruction guide is available to you on the EFS to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports The Division of Elections will also provide assistance to all users by contacting the EFS Help Desk at (850) 245middotmiddot6280

All of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on the Division of Elections website at httpelectionsmyfloridacom It is your responsibility to read understand and follow the rmiddotequirements of Floridas election laws Therefore please print a copy of the following documents Chapters 104 and 106 Flor-ida Statutes 2014 Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook 2014 Calendar of Reporting Dates and Rule IS-2017 Florida Administrntive Code

Please let me know if you need additional information

Sincerely

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CHAPTERlBACKGROUND

CHAPTER 2 THE CAMPAIGN FINANCING ACT

CHAPTER 3 OFFICES TO BE ELECTED IN 2014

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CHAPTER 5 BECOMING A CANDIDATE

What to File

Filing Officer

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Federal Hatch Act for State and Local Employees

Federal Hatch Act for Federal Employees

Changing Parties for Partisan Offices

Changing the Designation of Office

Pro Rata Refund Example

CHAPTER 6 STATEMENT OF SOLICITATION

Who Must File Form DS-DE 102 Statement of Solicitation

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Public Website and Mission Statement

Additional Reporting

CHAPTER7PROHIBITEDACTS

Speaking at Political Meetings

Using State-Owned Aircraft or Motor Vehicle

Using Services of State County Municipal or District Officers or Employees

Making Contributions in the Name of Another

Solicitation from Religious Charitable and Civic Organizations

Accepting Contributions in a Government-Owned Building

Making Malicious Statements

Making False Representation of Military Service

Certifying a False Report

Limitations on Political Activity for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 8 CAMPAIGN TREASURERS

Appointirig Campaign Treasurers and Deputy Treasurers

Duties and Responsibilities

Resignation or Removal

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CHAPTER 9 CAMPAIGN DEPOSiTORIES

Primary Campaign Depository

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Debit Cards

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CHAPTER 10 CONTRIBUTIONS

Unauthorized Contributions

Anonymous Contributions

In-Kind Contributions

Loans

Cash Contributions

Debit and Credit Card Contributions

Contribution Limits for Candidates

Foreign Contributions

Violations

2014 Deadlines for Accepting Contributions

CHAPTER 11 EXPENDITURES

Definition

General Requirements

Checks

Living Expenses

Petty Cash Funds

limits on Petty Cash Fund Amounts

Independent Expenditures

Credit Cards

Debit Cards

Electioneering Communications

Expenditures for Electioneering Communications

CHAPTER 12 POLITICAL ADVERTISING

Candidate Disclaimers

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Miscellaneous Advertisements

Use of Closed Captioning and Descriptive Narrative in all Television Broadcasts

CHAPTER 14 FUND RAISERS

Contributions from Fund Raisers

Expenditures for Fund Raisers

Tickets

CHAPTER 15 TELEPHONE SOLICITATION

Telephone Solicitation

Registered Agent

CHAPTER 16 FILING CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Where to File

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Waiver of Report

Incomplete Reports

Reporting Total Sums

Reporting Contributions

Returning Contributions

Reporting Expenditures

Special Requirements for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 17 TERMINATION REPORTS

Prior to Disposing of Surplus Funds

Disposing of Surplus Funds

Money from Separate Interest-Bearing Account or Certificate of Deposit

Campaign Loans Report

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Incomplete Reports

Reporting Requirements

CHAPTER 19 ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Accessing the EFS

Creating Reports

Submitting Reports

Electronic Receipts

CHAPTER 20 OFFICE ACCOUNTS

Using the Office Account

Reporting Office Account Funds

CHAPTER 21 CARRYOVER CAMPAIGN FUNDS

CHAPTER 22 RECORDKEEPING

Contributions

Expenditures

Preservation of Accounts

Inspections

CHAPTER 23 BOOKKEEPING SUGGESTIONS

CHAPTER 24 FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Automatic Fine Appeal Process

Complaint Process

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APPENDIX A FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

APPENDIX B 2014 DEADLINES FOR ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTIONS

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(Sections 106 07 1060705 and 106 141 FS)

Penalty for La~e filing

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first three days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding the primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report For a candidates termination report the fine shall be $50 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report All fines must be paid from the candidates personal funds -not campaign funds

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Reporting lotal Sums

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Each candidate must file a statement with the qualifying officer within 10 days after the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository is filed Willful failure to file this form is a first degree misdemeanor and a civil violation of the Campaign Financing Act which may result in a fine of up to $1000 (ss 10619(1)(c) 106265(1) Florida Statutes)

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February 4 2016

Nicole Marie Santiago 160 River Bridge Circle Apt 6-208C Oviedo FL 32765-3204

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

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You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

When we conclude the investigation a copy of the Report of Investigation will be mailed to you at the above address You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106 Florida Statutes A copy of the Staff Recommendation will be mailed to you and you may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is

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mailed to you Your timely filed response(s) will be considered by the Commission when determining probable cause

The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

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At any time before a probable cause finding you may notify us in writing that you want to enter into negotiations directed towards reaching a settlement via consent agreement

The Report of Investigation Staff Recommendation and Notice of Hearing will be mailed to the above address as this letter Therefore if your address changes you must notify this office of your new address Otherwise you may not receive these important documents Failure to receive the documents will not delay the probable cause hearing

Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

Sincerely

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DIVISION OF ELECTIONS FEC REFERRAL FORM

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Name Nicole Marie Santiago

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Kristi Reid Bronson I jq January 7 2015

STATE OF FLORIDA County of Leon

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capacity I oversee the Divisions duties related to the filing of campaign finance reports This affidavit is made upon my personal knowledge including information obtained from review of the attached records of which lam the custodian

2 I am of legal age and competent to testify to the matters stated herein

3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral

Commission to request such a hearing The date this order was filed appears in the upper rightshyhand comer of the first page of the order At the hearing you will have the ri~ht to present evidence relevant to the violation(s) listed in this order to cross-examine opposing witnesses to impeach any witness and to rebut the evidence presented against you

If you do not elect to resolve the case by consent order or request a formal hearing at the DOAH or an informal hearing before the Commission within 30 days of the date ithis Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission the case will be sent to the Comnission for a formal or informal hearing depending on whether the facts are in dispute The ddte this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand comer of the first page of the order

To request a hearing please send a written request to the Commission Clerk Donna Ann Malphurs The address of the Commission Clerk is 107 W Gaines Street Collins Building Suite 224 Tallahassee Florida 32399-1050 The telephone number is (850) 922-4539 The Clerk will provide you with a copy of Chapter 28-106 Florida Administrdtive Code and other applicable rules upon request No mediation is available

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STATE OF FLORIDA FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

In Re Nicole Marie Santiago Case No FEC 15-029

ORDER CONTINUING CASE

THIS MATTER was heard by the Florida Elections Commission (Commission) at its

regularly scheduled meeting on November 16 2016 in Tallahassee Florida

Commission Staff requested that the matter be continued

The Commission considered Staffs request Staffs request was GRANTED

THIS MATTER is continued until the next available meeting of the Florida Elections

Commission

DONE AND ORDERED by the Florida Elections Commission on November 16 2016

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Copies furnished to Cole H Kekelis Assistant General Counsel Nicole Marie Santiago Respondent Division of Elections Complainant

Order Continuing Case (0714) FEC Case 15-029

M Scott Thomas Chairman Florida Elections Commission

STATE OF FLORIDA FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

16 AUG 3 I PM I I O

Florida Elections Commission Petitioner

Case No FEC 15-029 v

Nicole Marie Santiago Respondent

ORDER OF PROBABLE CAUSE

THIS MATTER was heard by the Florida Elections Commission (Commission) at its

regularly scheduled meeting on August 17 2016 in Tallahassee Florida

Based on the Complaint Report of Investigation Staffs Recommendation and oral

statements (if any) made at the probable cause hearing the Commission finds that there is

probable cause to charge Respondent with the following violation(s)

Count 1

On or about June 27 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 P 1 Report

Count 2

On or about October 3 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 03 Report

Count 3

On or about October 17 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated

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Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 GS Report

Count 4

On or about October 31 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G7 Report

DONE AND ORDERED by the Florida Elections Commission on August 17 2016

Copies furnished to

yQ_ M Scott Thomas Chairman Florida Elections Commission

Stephanie J Cunningham Assistant General Counsel Nicole Marie Santiago Respondent Division of Elections Complainant

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO A HEARING

As the Respondent you may elect to resolve this case in several ways First you may elect to resolve this case by consent order where you and Commission staff agree to resolve the violation(s)s and agree to the amount of the fine The consent order is then presented to the Commission for its approval To discuss a consent order contact the FEC attorney identified in the Order of Probable Cause

Second you may request an informal hearing held before the Commission if you do not dispute any material fact in the Staff Recommendation You have 30 days from the date the Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission to request such a hearing The date this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the order At the hearing you will have the right to make written or oral arguments to the Commission concerning the legal issues related to the violation(s) and the potential fine At the request of Respondent the Commission will consider and determine willfulness at an informal hearing Otherwise live witness testimony is unnecessary

Third you may request a formal hearing held before an administrative law judge in the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) if you dispute any material fact in the Staff Recommendation You have 30 days from the date the Order of Probable Cause is filed with the

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Commission to request such a hearing The date this order was filed appears in the upper rightshyhand corner of the first page of the order At the hearing you will have the right to present evidence relevant to the violation(s) listed in this order to cross-examine opposing witnesses to impeach any witness and to rebut the evidence presented against you

If you do not elect to resolve the case by consent order or request a formal hearing at the DOAH or an informal hearing before the Commission within 30 days of the date this Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission the case will be sent to the Commission for a formal or informal hearing depending on whether the facts are in dispute The date this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the order

To request a hearing please send a written request to the Commission Clerk Donna Ann Malphurs The address of the Commission Clerk is 107 W Gaines Street Collins Building Suite 224 Tallahassee Florida 32399-1050 The telephone number is (850) 922-4539 The Clerk will provide you with a copy of Chapter 28-106 Florida Administrative Code and other applicable rules upon request No mediation is available

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STATE OF FLORIDA FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

16 AUG 31 PM I IO

Florida Elections Commission Petitioner

Case No FEC 15-029 v

Nicole Marie Santiago Respondent

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ORDER OF PROBABLE CAUSE

THIS MATTER was heard by the Florida Elections Commission (Commission) at its

regularly scheduled meeting on August 17 2016 in Tallahassee Florida

Based on the Complaint Report of Investigation Staffs Recommendation and oral

statements (if any) made at the probable cause hearing the Commission finds that there is

probable cause to charge Respondent with the following violation(s)

Count 1

On or about June 27 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 P 1 Report

Count 2

On or about October 3 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G3 Report

Count 3

On or about October 17 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated

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Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 GS Report

Count 4

On or about October 31 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G7 Report

DONE AND ORDERED by the Florida Elections Commission on August 17 2016

Wk~-M Scott Thomas Chairman Florida Elections Commission

Copies furnished to Stephanie J Cunningham Assistant General Counsel Nicole Marie Santiago Respondent Division of Elections Complainant

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO A HEARING

As the Respondent you may elect to resolve this case in several ways First you may elect to resolve this case by consent order where you and Commission staff agree to resolve the violation(s)s and agree to the amount of the fine The consent order is then presented to the Commission for its approval To discuss a consent order contact the FEC attorney identified in the Order of Probable Cause

Second you may request an informal hearing held before the Commission if you do not dispute any material fact in the Staff Recommendation You have 30 days from the date the Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission to request such a hearing The date this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the order At the hearing you will have the right to make written or oral arguments to the Commission concerning the legal issues related to the violation(s) and the potential fine At the request of Respondent the Commission will consider and determine willfulness at an informal hearing Otherwise live witness testimony 1s unnecessary

Third you may request a formal hearing held before an administrative law judge in the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) if you dispute any material fact in the Staff Recommendation You have 30 days from the date the Order of Probable Cause is filed with the

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Commission to request such a hearing The date this order was filed appears in the upper rightshyhand corner of the first page of the order At the hearing you will have the right to present evidence relevant to the violation(s) listed in this order to cross-examine opposing witnesses to impeach any witness and to rebut the evidence presented against you

If you do not elect to resolve the case by consent order or request a formal hearing at the DOAH or an informal hearing before the Commission within 30 days of the date this Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission the case will be sent to the Commission for a formal or informal hearing depending on whether the facts are in dispute The date this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the order

To request a hearing please send a written request to the Commission Clerk Donna Ann Malphurs The address of the Commission Clerk is 107 W Gaines Street Collins Building Suite 224 Tallahassee Florida 32399-1050 The telephone number is (850) 922-4539 The Clerk will provide you with a copy of Chapter 28-106 Florida Administrative Code and other applicable rules upon request No mediation is available

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STATE OF FLORIDA FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

In Re Nicole Marie Santiago Case No FEC 15-029

STAFF RECCgtMMENDATION FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION

Pursuant to Section 10625(4)(c) Florida Statutes undersigned staff counsel files this written recommendation for disposition of the referral in this case recommending that there is probable cause to charge Respondent with violating Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes Based upon a thorough review of the Report ofinvestigation submitted on April 7 2016 the following facts and law support this staff recommendation

1 On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission (Commission) received a referral from the Department of State Division of Elections (Division) alleging that Nicole Marie Santiago (Respondent) violated Chapter 106 Florida Statutes

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Respondent was a 2014 candidate for State Representative District 6 L (ROI

J By letter dated Febrnary 4 2016 the Executive Director notified Respondent that Commission staff would investigate the following statutory provision

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods2

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4 By letter dated June 23 2014 Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records sent Respondent a letter acknowledging that the Division had received her

1 The Report oflnvestigation is referred to herein as ROI

2 The reference to the 2015 G reporting period in the letter finding legal sufficiency is a scriveners error The Divisions referral and supporting documentation alleges violations occurring during the 2014 reporting periods Therefore the scope of the investigation was limited to the 2014 Pl G3 05 and G7 reporting periods consistent with the Divisions refenal

Staff Recommendation FEC 15-029 1

Appointment of Campaign T1easurer and Designation of Campaign Deposito1y fo1 Candidates fo1m (ROI Exhibit 2 page I)

5 The acknowledgment Jetter advised Respondent that all of the Divisions publications and repo1ting fmms were available on its website and directed Respondent to print out the 2014 Calendar of Reporting Dates as well as othe1 relevant documents (ROI Exhibit 2

6 Pmsuant to Section 106 07(7) FJ01ida Statutes in any repo1ting period during which a candidate has not received funds made any contiibutions or expended any repo1table funds the filing of the 1equi1ed repo1t fo1 that pe1iod is waived However the candidate is required to notify the filing officer in wiiting on the presc1ibed reporting date that no report is being filed on that date

7 The Candidate amp Campaign Treasurer Handbook references the statutory requirement regarding written notification and directs candidates to notify the Division by way of the Divisions electronic filing system (ROI Exhibit 3 page 6) The Candidate EFS Users Guide shows the p10cess through which to notify the Division The users guide instrncts candidates to select the relevant reporting period and place a checkmark in a box titled Waiver to indicate the Jack of reportable financial activity (ROI Exhibit 4 pages 3-4)

8 Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed 1eporting dates that no reports would be filed for the following repo1ting periods as set forth in the table below (ROI Exhibit 5)

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9 Respondent was given multiple opportunities to respond to Commission staffs investigation but failed to do so (Attachment A)

10 P10bable Cause is defined as reasonable grounds of suspicion supported by circumstances sufficiently st10ng to warrant a cautious per son in the belief that the person has committed the offense charged Schmitt v State 590 So 2d 404 409 (Fla 1991 Probable cause exists where the facts and circumstances of which an [investigator] has reasonably trnstworthy info1mation are sufficient in themselves for a reasonable man to reach the conclusion that an offense has been committed Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles v Favino 667 So 2d 305 309 (Fla I st DCA 1995)

Staff Recommendation FEC 15-029 2

1 L The facts set forth above show that Respondent was a 2014 candidate for State Representative DisIict 61 Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting dates that no reports would be filed for the following reporting periods 2014 Pl 2014 G3 2014 G5 and 2014 G7

Based upon these facts and circumstances I recommend that the Commission find ----prebahle-eattse-ro-~-esptmclent-with--v-iclating-the-fcltowmiddot

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On or about June 27 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 PI Report

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On or about October 3 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section I 06 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G3 Report

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On or about October 17 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section I 06 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G5 Report

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On or about October 31 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G7 Report

Respectfolly submitted on~J 2016

Staff Recommendation FEC 15middot029 3

I reviewed this Staff Recommendation this _Od_l~iay-Qf~~

Staff Recommendation FEC 15029

Amy McKeeve1 Executive Direc r

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FLORIIJIA ELECTIONS COMMISSION PHONE JLOltG

Case No FEC 15-029

Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Complainant Division of Elections

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Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent regarding the waive1s of rep01t that were filed late There was no answe1 I 1eceived a message that the mailbox was full and could not 1eceive any additional messages Memo to File No Entered by MBW

2 Date and time March 18 2016945 am Name Respondent Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent regarding the waive1s ofiepo1t that were filed late There was no answe1 I left a message on her voice mail Memo to File No Entered by MBW

3 Date and time March 31 2016 1204 pm Name Respondent Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent 1egarding the waivers ofrepo1t that were filed late There was no answer I left a message on her voice mail Memo to File No Entered by MBW

4 Date and time Name Phone Summary Memo to File No Entered by

5 Date and time Name Phone Summary Memo to File No Entered by

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FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Case Numbermiddot FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Complainant Division of Elections Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes failure of a candidate who did not receive any contributions

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1 An appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository (DS-DE 9) was filed on June 20 2014 (Ex 1)

2 An acknowledgement letter was mailed to the address provided on Respondents DS-DE 9 on June 23 2014 advising Respondent that all of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on their website including Chapter 106 Florida Statutes the Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook and the Calendar of Reporting Dates (Ex 2)

3 The acknowledgement letter also states An online instruction guide is available to you on the EF S to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports and provides the telephone number for the Divisions EF S Help Desk

4 The Candidate and Campaign Ireasurer Handbook discusses filing a waiver when there is no activity to disclose on page 47 (Ex 3)

5 Pages 12 13 44 and 45 of the Candidate EFS Users Guide discuss how to notify the Division on the prescribed reporting date that no report will be filed using the EF S Specifically page 13 instructs the user to click the box next to waiver ifthere is no activity to disclose (Ex 4)

6 In a telephone interview on April 2 2015 Kristi Reid-Bronson clarified that once the waiver box is chosen and a new report is opened as shown on Page 12 the only available option on the report summary screen will be Go To File Report as shown on Page 13 Choosing Go To File Report will take the user directly to the screens where the candidate treasurer PINS are entered as shown on Pages 44 and 45

7 Respondents filing history reflects the untimely filed notifications summarized below (Ex 5)

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8 Respondent did not provide a written response to the referral

9 Respondent did not file a written response to the legal sufficiency letter and did not return my telephone calls

ROI Failure to Notify FO (0315)

IO Ms Kristi Reid Bronson Respondents filing officer confomed in an email that the info1mation on Respondents filing histo1y (Ex 5) is co11ect Respondent was late filing her first notification however she timely filed notifications for the next eight repo1ting periods Respondent did not timely file the notifications fo1 the 2014 03 05 and 07 repo1ting periods however she timely filed notifications for the 2014 04 and 06 repo1ting periods

11 Respondent has not had any prior cases before the Commission

12 I attempted to contact Respondent on three occasions to give he1 an oppo1tunity to discuss the allegations in the referral Additionally an affidavit was mailed to Respondent on March 16 2016 As of the date of this repo1t all attempts to contact Respondent have been unsuccessfol

13 Because Respondent has not contacted the Commission or 1etumed an affidavit I am unable to asce1tain whether Respondent has read Chapter 106 Florida Statutes andor the Candidate and Campaign Teaswer Handbook Respondent signed her Statement of Candidate form on June 19 2014 (Ex 6)

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FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

Nicole Marie Santiago -- FEC 15-029

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Acknowledgement Lette1

Relevant pages of the Candidate Handbook

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Nicole Santiago 2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tam pa FL 33605

Dear Ms Santiago

This will acknowledge receipt of the Appointment of Campaign T 1easurer and Designation of Campaign Depository for the office of State Representative which was placed on file in our office on June 20 2014 Your name has been placed on the 2014 active candidate list

Campaign I reasurers Repor1s

Your first campaign treasurers report will be due on June 27 2014 The report will cover the period ofJune 1-20 2014 (Pl) All candidates who file reports with the Division of Elections aie required to file by means of the Divisions Electronic Filing System (EFS)

Credentials and Sign-ons

Below is the web address to access the EFS and your user identification number The enclosed sealed envelope contains your initial password Once you have logged in using the initial password you will be immediately prompted to change it to a confidential sign-on You your campaign treasurer and deputy treasurers are responsible for protecting these passwords from disclosure and are responsible for all filings using these credentials unless the Division is notified that your credentials have been compromised

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Pin numbers are confidential secure credentials that allow you to submit reports and update personal information The enclosed sealed envelope contains your confidential pin numbers

Each candidate is required to provide the Division of Elections with confidential personal information that may be used to allow access in the event that password is forgotten or lost When you enter the campaign account screen there will be a drop down box where you pick a question (such as Whal is your mothers maiden name) and supply an answer All passwords and answers to questions are stored as encrypted data and cannot be viewed by Division staff and given out over the phone Please notify the Division if your credentials have been compromised

Timely Filing

All reports filed must be completed and filed through the EFS no later than midnight Eastern Standard I ime of the due date Reports not filed by midnight of the due date are late filed and subject to the penalties in Section I 06 07(8) Florida Statutes In the event that the EFS is inoperable on the due date the report will be accepted as timely filed if filed no later than midnight of the first business day the EFS becomes operable No fine will be levied during the period the EFS was inoperable

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late rep01t

Electronic Receipts

The person submitting the report on the EFS will be issued an electronic receipt indicating and verif)ing the report was filed Each campaign treasurers report filed by means of the EFS is considered to be under oath by the candidate and campaign treasurer and such persons are subject to the provisions of Section I 06 07(5) Florida Statutes

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Instructions and Ass1sifa1nmcilec-------------------------------

An online instruction guide is available to you on the EFS to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports The Division of Elections will also provide assistance to all users by contacting the EFS Help Desk at (850) 245middotmiddot6280

All of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on the Division of Elections website at httpelectionsmyfloridacom It is your responsibility to read understand and follow the rmiddotequirements of Floridas election laws Therefore please print a copy of the following documents Chapters 104 and 106 Flor-ida Statutes 2014 Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook 2014 Calendar of Reporting Dates and Rule IS-2017 Florida Administrntive Code

Please let me know if you need additional information

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CHAPTERlBACKGROUND

CHAPTER 2 THE CAMPAIGN FINANCING ACT

CHAPTER 3 OFFICES TO BE ELECTED IN 2014

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CHAPTER 5 BECOMING A CANDIDATE

What to File

Filing Officer

Resign-to-Run

Federal Hatch Act for State and Local Employees

Federal Hatch Act for Federal Employees

Changing Parties for Partisan Offices

Changing the Designation of Office

Pro Rata Refund Example

CHAPTER 6 STATEMENT OF SOLICITATION

Who Must File Form DS-DE 102 Statement of Solicitation

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Public Website and Mission Statement

Additional Reporting

CHAPTER7PROHIBITEDACTS

Speaking at Political Meetings

Using State-Owned Aircraft or Motor Vehicle

Using Services of State County Municipal or District Officers or Employees

Making Contributions in the Name of Another

Solicitation from Religious Charitable and Civic Organizations

Accepting Contributions in a Government-Owned Building

Making Malicious Statements

Making False Representation of Military Service

Certifying a False Report

Limitations on Political Activity for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 8 CAMPAIGN TREASURERS

Appointirig Campaign Treasurers and Deputy Treasurers

Duties and Responsibilities

Resignation or Removal

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CHAPTER 9 CAMPAIGN DEPOSiTORIES

Primary Campaign Depository

Secondary Campaign Depository

Separate Interest-Bearing Accounts and Certificates of Deposit

Debit Cards

Credit Cards

CHAPTER 10 CONTRIBUTIONS

Unauthorized Contributions

Anonymous Contributions

In-Kind Contributions

Loans

Cash Contributions

Debit and Credit Card Contributions

Contribution Limits for Candidates

Foreign Contributions

Violations

2014 Deadlines for Accepting Contributions

CHAPTER 11 EXPENDITURES

Definition

General Requirements

Checks

Living Expenses

Petty Cash Funds

limits on Petty Cash Fund Amounts

Independent Expenditures

Credit Cards

Debit Cards

Electioneering Communications

Expenditures for Electioneering Communications

CHAPTER 12 POLITICAL ADVERTISING

Candidate Disclaimers

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Disclaimer for Write-in Candidates

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Electioneering Communications Disclaimers

Other Political Disclaimer Examples

Miscellaneous Advertisements

Use of Closed Captioning and Descriptive Narrative in all Television Broadcasts

CHAPTER 14 FUND RAISERS

Contributions from Fund Raisers

Expenditures for Fund Raisers

Tickets

CHAPTER 15 TELEPHONE SOLICITATION

Telephone Solicitation

Registered Agent

CHAPTER 16 FILING CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Where to File

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Waiver of Report

Incomplete Reports

Reporting Total Sums

Reporting Contributions

Returning Contributions

Reporting Expenditures

Special Requirements for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 17 TERMINATION REPORTS

Prior to Disposing of Surplus Funds

Disposing of Surplus Funds

Money from Separate Interest-Bearing Account or Certificate of Deposit

Campaign Loans Report

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CHAPTER 18 REPORTING FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING A PUBLICLY ELECTED POSITION ON A PARTY

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Where to File

When to File

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Incomplete Reports

Reporting Requirements

CHAPTER 19 ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Accessing the EFS

Creating Reports

Submitting Reports

Electronic Receipts

CHAPTER 20 OFFICE ACCOUNTS

Using the Office Account

Reporting Office Account Funds

CHAPTER 21 CARRYOVER CAMPAIGN FUNDS

CHAPTER 22 RECORDKEEPING

Contributions

Expenditures

Preservation of Accounts

Inspections

CHAPTER 23 BOOKKEEPING SUGGESTIONS

CHAPTER 24 FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Automatic Fine Appeal Process

Complaint Process

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APPENDIX A FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

APPENDIX B 2014 DEADLINES FOR ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTIONS

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the designated due date that was delivered by In any reporting period during which a the U S Postal Service is deemed timely filed candidate has not received funds or made any unless it has a postmark indicating the report expenditures the filing of the required report

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(Sections 106 07 1060705 and 106 141 FS)

Penalty for La~e filing

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first three days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding the primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report For a candidates termination report the fine shall be $50 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report All fines must be paid from the candidates personal funds -not campaign funds

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If a campaign treasurer files a report that is deemed incomplete it shall be accepted on a conditional basis The campaign treasurer will be notified by the filing officer as to why the report is incomplete The campaign treasurer must file an addendum to the incomplete report within seven days of notification The addendum must include all necessary information to complete the report

(Section 10607(2) FS)

Reporting lotal Sums

Each campaign treasurers report required by Chapter 106 FS shall contain the total sums of all loans in-kind contributions and other receipts by or for such candidate and total sums of all expenditures made by such candidate during the reporting period The

reporting forms shall be designed to elicit separate totals for in-kind contributions loans and other receipts

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FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION 107 W Gaines Street

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Nicole Marie Santiago 160 River Bridge Circle Apt 6-208C Oviedo FL 32765-3204

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

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You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

When we conclude the investigation a copy of the Report of Investigation will be mailed to you at the above address You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106 Florida Statutes A copy of the Staff Recommendation will be mailed to you and you may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is

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mailed to you Your timely filed response(s) will be considered by the Commission when determining probable cause

The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

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At any time before a probable cause finding you may notify us in writing that you want to enter into negotiations directed towards reaching a settlement via consent agreement

The Report of Investigation Staff Recommendation and Notice of Hearing will be mailed to the above address as this letter Therefore if your address changes you must notify this office of your new address Otherwise you may not receive these important documents Failure to receive the documents will not delay the probable cause hearing

Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

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DIVISION OF ELECTIONS FEC REFERRAL FORM

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capacity I oversee the Divisions duties related to the filing of campaign finance reports This affidavit is made upon my personal knowledge including information obtained from review of the attached records of which lam the custodian

2 I am of legal age and competent to testify to the matters stated herein

3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
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            • • LS letter
              • Referral

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STATE OF FLORIDA FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

In Re Nicole Marie Santiago Case No FEC 15-029

ORDER CONTINUING CASE

THIS MATTER was heard by the Florida Elections Commission (Commission) at its

regularly scheduled meeting on November 16 2016 in Tallahassee Florida

Commission Staff requested that the matter be continued

The Commission considered Staffs request Staffs request was GRANTED

THIS MATTER is continued until the next available meeting of the Florida Elections

Commission

DONE AND ORDERED by the Florida Elections Commission on November 16 2016

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Copies furnished to Cole H Kekelis Assistant General Counsel Nicole Marie Santiago Respondent Division of Elections Complainant

Order Continuing Case (0714) FEC Case 15-029

M Scott Thomas Chairman Florida Elections Commission

STATE OF FLORIDA FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

16 AUG 3 I PM I I O

Florida Elections Commission Petitioner

Case No FEC 15-029 v

Nicole Marie Santiago Respondent

ORDER OF PROBABLE CAUSE

THIS MATTER was heard by the Florida Elections Commission (Commission) at its

regularly scheduled meeting on August 17 2016 in Tallahassee Florida

Based on the Complaint Report of Investigation Staffs Recommendation and oral

statements (if any) made at the probable cause hearing the Commission finds that there is

probable cause to charge Respondent with the following violation(s)

Count 1

On or about June 27 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 P 1 Report

Count 2

On or about October 3 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 03 Report

Count 3

On or about October 17 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated

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Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 GS Report

Count 4

On or about October 31 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G7 Report

DONE AND ORDERED by the Florida Elections Commission on August 17 2016

Copies furnished to

yQ_ M Scott Thomas Chairman Florida Elections Commission

Stephanie J Cunningham Assistant General Counsel Nicole Marie Santiago Respondent Division of Elections Complainant

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO A HEARING

As the Respondent you may elect to resolve this case in several ways First you may elect to resolve this case by consent order where you and Commission staff agree to resolve the violation(s)s and agree to the amount of the fine The consent order is then presented to the Commission for its approval To discuss a consent order contact the FEC attorney identified in the Order of Probable Cause

Second you may request an informal hearing held before the Commission if you do not dispute any material fact in the Staff Recommendation You have 30 days from the date the Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission to request such a hearing The date this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the order At the hearing you will have the right to make written or oral arguments to the Commission concerning the legal issues related to the violation(s) and the potential fine At the request of Respondent the Commission will consider and determine willfulness at an informal hearing Otherwise live witness testimony is unnecessary

Third you may request a formal hearing held before an administrative law judge in the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) if you dispute any material fact in the Staff Recommendation You have 30 days from the date the Order of Probable Cause is filed with the

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Commission to request such a hearing The date this order was filed appears in the upper rightshyhand corner of the first page of the order At the hearing you will have the right to present evidence relevant to the violation(s) listed in this order to cross-examine opposing witnesses to impeach any witness and to rebut the evidence presented against you

If you do not elect to resolve the case by consent order or request a formal hearing at the DOAH or an informal hearing before the Commission within 30 days of the date this Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission the case will be sent to the Commission for a formal or informal hearing depending on whether the facts are in dispute The date this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the order

To request a hearing please send a written request to the Commission Clerk Donna Ann Malphurs The address of the Commission Clerk is 107 W Gaines Street Collins Building Suite 224 Tallahassee Florida 32399-1050 The telephone number is (850) 922-4539 The Clerk will provide you with a copy of Chapter 28-106 Florida Administrative Code and other applicable rules upon request No mediation is available

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STATE OF FLORIDA FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

16 AUG 31 PM I IO

Florida Elections Commission Petitioner

Case No FEC 15-029 v

Nicole Marie Santiago Respondent

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ORDER OF PROBABLE CAUSE

THIS MATTER was heard by the Florida Elections Commission (Commission) at its

regularly scheduled meeting on August 17 2016 in Tallahassee Florida

Based on the Complaint Report of Investigation Staffs Recommendation and oral

statements (if any) made at the probable cause hearing the Commission finds that there is

probable cause to charge Respondent with the following violation(s)

Count 1

On or about June 27 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 P 1 Report

Count 2

On or about October 3 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G3 Report

Count 3

On or about October 17 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated

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Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 GS Report

Count 4

On or about October 31 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G7 Report

DONE AND ORDERED by the Florida Elections Commission on August 17 2016

Wk~-M Scott Thomas Chairman Florida Elections Commission

Copies furnished to Stephanie J Cunningham Assistant General Counsel Nicole Marie Santiago Respondent Division of Elections Complainant

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO A HEARING

As the Respondent you may elect to resolve this case in several ways First you may elect to resolve this case by consent order where you and Commission staff agree to resolve the violation(s)s and agree to the amount of the fine The consent order is then presented to the Commission for its approval To discuss a consent order contact the FEC attorney identified in the Order of Probable Cause

Second you may request an informal hearing held before the Commission if you do not dispute any material fact in the Staff Recommendation You have 30 days from the date the Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission to request such a hearing The date this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the order At the hearing you will have the right to make written or oral arguments to the Commission concerning the legal issues related to the violation(s) and the potential fine At the request of Respondent the Commission will consider and determine willfulness at an informal hearing Otherwise live witness testimony 1s unnecessary

Third you may request a formal hearing held before an administrative law judge in the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) if you dispute any material fact in the Staff Recommendation You have 30 days from the date the Order of Probable Cause is filed with the

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Commission to request such a hearing The date this order was filed appears in the upper rightshyhand corner of the first page of the order At the hearing you will have the right to present evidence relevant to the violation(s) listed in this order to cross-examine opposing witnesses to impeach any witness and to rebut the evidence presented against you

If you do not elect to resolve the case by consent order or request a formal hearing at the DOAH or an informal hearing before the Commission within 30 days of the date this Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission the case will be sent to the Commission for a formal or informal hearing depending on whether the facts are in dispute The date this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the order

To request a hearing please send a written request to the Commission Clerk Donna Ann Malphurs The address of the Commission Clerk is 107 W Gaines Street Collins Building Suite 224 Tallahassee Florida 32399-1050 The telephone number is (850) 922-4539 The Clerk will provide you with a copy of Chapter 28-106 Florida Administrative Code and other applicable rules upon request No mediation is available

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STATE OF FLORIDA FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

In Re Nicole Marie Santiago Case No FEC 15-029

STAFF RECCgtMMENDATION FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION

Pursuant to Section 10625(4)(c) Florida Statutes undersigned staff counsel files this written recommendation for disposition of the referral in this case recommending that there is probable cause to charge Respondent with violating Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes Based upon a thorough review of the Report ofinvestigation submitted on April 7 2016 the following facts and law support this staff recommendation

1 On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission (Commission) received a referral from the Department of State Division of Elections (Division) alleging that Nicole Marie Santiago (Respondent) violated Chapter 106 Florida Statutes

2 Exhibit 6) 1

Respondent was a 2014 candidate for State Representative District 6 L (ROI

J By letter dated Febrnary 4 2016 the Executive Director notified Respondent that Commission staff would investigate the following statutory provision

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods2

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4 By letter dated June 23 2014 Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records sent Respondent a letter acknowledging that the Division had received her

1 The Report oflnvestigation is referred to herein as ROI

2 The reference to the 2015 G reporting period in the letter finding legal sufficiency is a scriveners error The Divisions referral and supporting documentation alleges violations occurring during the 2014 reporting periods Therefore the scope of the investigation was limited to the 2014 Pl G3 05 and G7 reporting periods consistent with the Divisions refenal

Staff Recommendation FEC 15-029 1

Appointment of Campaign T1easurer and Designation of Campaign Deposito1y fo1 Candidates fo1m (ROI Exhibit 2 page I)

5 The acknowledgment Jetter advised Respondent that all of the Divisions publications and repo1ting fmms were available on its website and directed Respondent to print out the 2014 Calendar of Reporting Dates as well as othe1 relevant documents (ROI Exhibit 2

6 Pmsuant to Section 106 07(7) FJ01ida Statutes in any repo1ting period during which a candidate has not received funds made any contiibutions or expended any repo1table funds the filing of the 1equi1ed repo1t fo1 that pe1iod is waived However the candidate is required to notify the filing officer in wiiting on the presc1ibed reporting date that no report is being filed on that date

7 The Candidate amp Campaign Treasurer Handbook references the statutory requirement regarding written notification and directs candidates to notify the Division by way of the Divisions electronic filing system (ROI Exhibit 3 page 6) The Candidate EFS Users Guide shows the p10cess through which to notify the Division The users guide instrncts candidates to select the relevant reporting period and place a checkmark in a box titled Waiver to indicate the Jack of reportable financial activity (ROI Exhibit 4 pages 3-4)

8 Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed 1eporting dates that no reports would be filed for the following repo1ting periods as set forth in the table below (ROI Exhibit 5)

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9 Respondent was given multiple opportunities to respond to Commission staffs investigation but failed to do so (Attachment A)

10 P10bable Cause is defined as reasonable grounds of suspicion supported by circumstances sufficiently st10ng to warrant a cautious per son in the belief that the person has committed the offense charged Schmitt v State 590 So 2d 404 409 (Fla 1991 Probable cause exists where the facts and circumstances of which an [investigator] has reasonably trnstworthy info1mation are sufficient in themselves for a reasonable man to reach the conclusion that an offense has been committed Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles v Favino 667 So 2d 305 309 (Fla I st DCA 1995)

Staff Recommendation FEC 15-029 2

1 L The facts set forth above show that Respondent was a 2014 candidate for State Representative DisIict 61 Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting dates that no reports would be filed for the following reporting periods 2014 Pl 2014 G3 2014 G5 and 2014 G7

Based upon these facts and circumstances I recommend that the Commission find ----prebahle-eattse-ro-~-esptmclent-with--v-iclating-the-fcltowmiddot

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On or about June 27 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 PI Report

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On or about October 3 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section I 06 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G3 Report

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On or about October 17 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section I 06 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G5 Report

Count4

On or about October 31 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G7 Report

Respectfolly submitted on~J 2016

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I reviewed this Staff Recommendation this _Od_l~iay-Qf~~

Staff Recommendation FEC 15029

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FLORIIJIA ELECTIONS COMMISSION PHONE JLOltG

Case No FEC 15-029

Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Complainant Division of Elections

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Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent regarding the waive1s of rep01t that were filed late There was no answe1 I 1eceived a message that the mailbox was full and could not 1eceive any additional messages Memo to File No Entered by MBW

2 Date and time March 18 2016945 am Name Respondent Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent regarding the waive1s ofiepo1t that were filed late There was no answe1 I left a message on her voice mail Memo to File No Entered by MBW

3 Date and time March 31 2016 1204 pm Name Respondent Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent 1egarding the waivers ofrepo1t that were filed late There was no answer I left a message on her voice mail Memo to File No Entered by MBW

4 Date and time Name Phone Summary Memo to File No Entered by

5 Date and time Name Phone Summary Memo to File No Entered by

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Case Numbermiddot FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Complainant Division of Elections Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes failure of a candidate who did not receive any contributions

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1 An appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository (DS-DE 9) was filed on June 20 2014 (Ex 1)

2 An acknowledgement letter was mailed to the address provided on Respondents DS-DE 9 on June 23 2014 advising Respondent that all of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on their website including Chapter 106 Florida Statutes the Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook and the Calendar of Reporting Dates (Ex 2)

3 The acknowledgement letter also states An online instruction guide is available to you on the EF S to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports and provides the telephone number for the Divisions EF S Help Desk

4 The Candidate and Campaign Ireasurer Handbook discusses filing a waiver when there is no activity to disclose on page 47 (Ex 3)

5 Pages 12 13 44 and 45 of the Candidate EFS Users Guide discuss how to notify the Division on the prescribed reporting date that no report will be filed using the EF S Specifically page 13 instructs the user to click the box next to waiver ifthere is no activity to disclose (Ex 4)

6 In a telephone interview on April 2 2015 Kristi Reid-Bronson clarified that once the waiver box is chosen and a new report is opened as shown on Page 12 the only available option on the report summary screen will be Go To File Report as shown on Page 13 Choosing Go To File Report will take the user directly to the screens where the candidate treasurer PINS are entered as shown on Pages 44 and 45

7 Respondents filing history reflects the untimely filed notifications summarized below (Ex 5)

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8 Respondent did not provide a written response to the referral

9 Respondent did not file a written response to the legal sufficiency letter and did not return my telephone calls

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IO Ms Kristi Reid Bronson Respondents filing officer confomed in an email that the info1mation on Respondents filing histo1y (Ex 5) is co11ect Respondent was late filing her first notification however she timely filed notifications for the next eight repo1ting periods Respondent did not timely file the notifications fo1 the 2014 03 05 and 07 repo1ting periods however she timely filed notifications for the 2014 04 and 06 repo1ting periods

11 Respondent has not had any prior cases before the Commission

12 I attempted to contact Respondent on three occasions to give he1 an oppo1tunity to discuss the allegations in the referral Additionally an affidavit was mailed to Respondent on March 16 2016 As of the date of this repo1t all attempts to contact Respondent have been unsuccessfol

13 Because Respondent has not contacted the Commission or 1etumed an affidavit I am unable to asce1tain whether Respondent has read Chapter 106 Florida Statutes andor the Candidate and Campaign Teaswer Handbook Respondent signed her Statement of Candidate form on June 19 2014 (Ex 6)

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FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

Nicole Marie Santiago -- FEC 15-029

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Acknowledgement Lette1

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Nicole Santiago 2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tam pa FL 33605

Dear Ms Santiago

This will acknowledge receipt of the Appointment of Campaign T 1easurer and Designation of Campaign Depository for the office of State Representative which was placed on file in our office on June 20 2014 Your name has been placed on the 2014 active candidate list

Campaign I reasurers Repor1s

Your first campaign treasurers report will be due on June 27 2014 The report will cover the period ofJune 1-20 2014 (Pl) All candidates who file reports with the Division of Elections aie required to file by means of the Divisions Electronic Filing System (EFS)

Credentials and Sign-ons

Below is the web address to access the EFS and your user identification number The enclosed sealed envelope contains your initial password Once you have logged in using the initial password you will be immediately prompted to change it to a confidential sign-on You your campaign treasurer and deputy treasurers are responsible for protecting these passwords from disclosure and are responsible for all filings using these credentials unless the Division is notified that your credentials have been compromised

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Pin numbers are confidential secure credentials that allow you to submit reports and update personal information The enclosed sealed envelope contains your confidential pin numbers

Each candidate is required to provide the Division of Elections with confidential personal information that may be used to allow access in the event that password is forgotten or lost When you enter the campaign account screen there will be a drop down box where you pick a question (such as Whal is your mothers maiden name) and supply an answer All passwords and answers to questions are stored as encrypted data and cannot be viewed by Division staff and given out over the phone Please notify the Division if your credentials have been compromised

Timely Filing

All reports filed must be completed and filed through the EFS no later than midnight Eastern Standard I ime of the due date Reports not filed by midnight of the due date are late filed and subject to the penalties in Section I 06 07(8) Florida Statutes In the event that the EFS is inoperable on the due date the report will be accepted as timely filed if filed no later than midnight of the first business day the EFS becomes operable No fine will be levied during the period the EFS was inoperable

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late rep01t

Electronic Receipts

The person submitting the report on the EFS will be issued an electronic receipt indicating and verif)ing the report was filed Each campaign treasurers report filed by means of the EFS is considered to be under oath by the candidate and campaign treasurer and such persons are subject to the provisions of Section I 06 07(5) Florida Statutes

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An online instruction guide is available to you on the EFS to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports The Division of Elections will also provide assistance to all users by contacting the EFS Help Desk at (850) 245middotmiddot6280

All of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on the Division of Elections website at httpelectionsmyfloridacom It is your responsibility to read understand and follow the rmiddotequirements of Floridas election laws Therefore please print a copy of the following documents Chapters 104 and 106 Flor-ida Statutes 2014 Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook 2014 Calendar of Reporting Dates and Rule IS-2017 Florida Administrntive Code

Please let me know if you need additional information

Sincerely

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CHAPTERlBACKGROUND

CHAPTER 2 THE CAMPAIGN FINANCING ACT

CHAPTER 3 OFFICES TO BE ELECTED IN 2014

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CHAPTER 5 BECOMING A CANDIDATE

What to File

Filing Officer

Resign-to-Run

Federal Hatch Act for State and Local Employees

Federal Hatch Act for Federal Employees

Changing Parties for Partisan Offices

Changing the Designation of Office

Pro Rata Refund Example

CHAPTER 6 STATEMENT OF SOLICITATION

Who Must File Form DS-DE 102 Statement of Solicitation

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Public Website and Mission Statement

Additional Reporting

CHAPTER7PROHIBITEDACTS

Speaking at Political Meetings

Using State-Owned Aircraft or Motor Vehicle

Using Services of State County Municipal or District Officers or Employees

Making Contributions in the Name of Another

Solicitation from Religious Charitable and Civic Organizations

Accepting Contributions in a Government-Owned Building

Making Malicious Statements

Making False Representation of Military Service

Certifying a False Report

Limitations on Political Activity for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 8 CAMPAIGN TREASURERS

Appointirig Campaign Treasurers and Deputy Treasurers

Duties and Responsibilities

Resignation or Removal

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CHAPTER 9 CAMPAIGN DEPOSiTORIES

Primary Campaign Depository

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Debit Cards

Credit Cards

CHAPTER 10 CONTRIBUTIONS

Unauthorized Contributions

Anonymous Contributions

In-Kind Contributions

Loans

Cash Contributions

Debit and Credit Card Contributions

Contribution Limits for Candidates

Foreign Contributions

Violations

2014 Deadlines for Accepting Contributions

CHAPTER 11 EXPENDITURES

Definition

General Requirements

Checks

Living Expenses

Petty Cash Funds

limits on Petty Cash Fund Amounts

Independent Expenditures

Credit Cards

Debit Cards

Electioneering Communications

Expenditures for Electioneering Communications

CHAPTER 12 POLITICAL ADVERTISING

Candidate Disclaimers

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Disclaimer for Write-in Candidates

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Miscellaneous Advertisements

Use of Closed Captioning and Descriptive Narrative in all Television Broadcasts

CHAPTER 14 FUND RAISERS

Contributions from Fund Raisers

Expenditures for Fund Raisers

Tickets

CHAPTER 15 TELEPHONE SOLICITATION

Telephone Solicitation

Registered Agent

CHAPTER 16 FILING CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Where to File

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Waiver of Report

Incomplete Reports

Reporting Total Sums

Reporting Contributions

Returning Contributions

Reporting Expenditures

Special Requirements for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 17 TERMINATION REPORTS

Prior to Disposing of Surplus Funds

Disposing of Surplus Funds

Money from Separate Interest-Bearing Account or Certificate of Deposit

Campaign Loans Report

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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Incomplete Reports

Reporting Requirements

CHAPTER 19 ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Accessing the EFS

Creating Reports

Submitting Reports

Electronic Receipts

CHAPTER 20 OFFICE ACCOUNTS

Using the Office Account

Reporting Office Account Funds

CHAPTER 21 CARRYOVER CAMPAIGN FUNDS

CHAPTER 22 RECORDKEEPING

Contributions

Expenditures

Preservation of Accounts

Inspections

CHAPTER 23 BOOKKEEPING SUGGESTIONS

CHAPTER 24 FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Automatic Fine Appeal Process

Complaint Process

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(Sections 106 07 1060705 and 106 141 FS)

Penalty for La~e filing

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first three days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding the primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report For a candidates termination report the fine shall be $50 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report All fines must be paid from the candidates personal funds -not campaign funds

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If a campaign treasurer files a report that is deemed incomplete it shall be accepted on a conditional basis The campaign treasurer will be notified by the filing officer as to why the report is incomplete The campaign treasurer must file an addendum to the incomplete report within seven days of notification The addendum must include all necessary information to complete the report

(Section 10607(2) FS)

Reporting lotal Sums

Each campaign treasurers report required by Chapter 106 FS shall contain the total sums of all loans in-kind contributions and other receipts by or for such candidate and total sums of all expenditures made by such candidate during the reporting period The

reporting forms shall be designed to elicit separate totals for in-kind contributions loans and other receipts

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Florida Department of State Division of Elections

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Nicole Marie Santiago 160 River Bridge Circle Apt 6-208C Oviedo FL 32765-3204

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

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You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

When we conclude the investigation a copy of the Report of Investigation will be mailed to you at the above address You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106 Florida Statutes A copy of the Staff Recommendation will be mailed to you and you may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is

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The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

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Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

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3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

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If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

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Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

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• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral

STATE OF FLORIDA FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

16 AUG 3 I PM I I O

Florida Elections Commission Petitioner

Case No FEC 15-029 v

Nicole Marie Santiago Respondent

ORDER OF PROBABLE CAUSE

THIS MATTER was heard by the Florida Elections Commission (Commission) at its

regularly scheduled meeting on August 17 2016 in Tallahassee Florida

Based on the Complaint Report of Investigation Staffs Recommendation and oral

statements (if any) made at the probable cause hearing the Commission finds that there is

probable cause to charge Respondent with the following violation(s)

Count 1

On or about June 27 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 P 1 Report

Count 2

On or about October 3 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 03 Report

Count 3

On or about October 17 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated

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Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 GS Report

Count 4

On or about October 31 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G7 Report

DONE AND ORDERED by the Florida Elections Commission on August 17 2016

Copies furnished to

yQ_ M Scott Thomas Chairman Florida Elections Commission

Stephanie J Cunningham Assistant General Counsel Nicole Marie Santiago Respondent Division of Elections Complainant

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO A HEARING

As the Respondent you may elect to resolve this case in several ways First you may elect to resolve this case by consent order where you and Commission staff agree to resolve the violation(s)s and agree to the amount of the fine The consent order is then presented to the Commission for its approval To discuss a consent order contact the FEC attorney identified in the Order of Probable Cause

Second you may request an informal hearing held before the Commission if you do not dispute any material fact in the Staff Recommendation You have 30 days from the date the Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission to request such a hearing The date this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the order At the hearing you will have the right to make written or oral arguments to the Commission concerning the legal issues related to the violation(s) and the potential fine At the request of Respondent the Commission will consider and determine willfulness at an informal hearing Otherwise live witness testimony is unnecessary

Third you may request a formal hearing held before an administrative law judge in the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) if you dispute any material fact in the Staff Recommendation You have 30 days from the date the Order of Probable Cause is filed with the

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Commission to request such a hearing The date this order was filed appears in the upper rightshyhand corner of the first page of the order At the hearing you will have the right to present evidence relevant to the violation(s) listed in this order to cross-examine opposing witnesses to impeach any witness and to rebut the evidence presented against you

If you do not elect to resolve the case by consent order or request a formal hearing at the DOAH or an informal hearing before the Commission within 30 days of the date this Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission the case will be sent to the Commission for a formal or informal hearing depending on whether the facts are in dispute The date this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the order

To request a hearing please send a written request to the Commission Clerk Donna Ann Malphurs The address of the Commission Clerk is 107 W Gaines Street Collins Building Suite 224 Tallahassee Florida 32399-1050 The telephone number is (850) 922-4539 The Clerk will provide you with a copy of Chapter 28-106 Florida Administrative Code and other applicable rules upon request No mediation is available

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STATE OF FLORIDA FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

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Florida Elections Commission Petitioner

Case No FEC 15-029 v

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ORDER OF PROBABLE CAUSE

THIS MATTER was heard by the Florida Elections Commission (Commission) at its

regularly scheduled meeting on August 17 2016 in Tallahassee Florida

Based on the Complaint Report of Investigation Staffs Recommendation and oral

statements (if any) made at the probable cause hearing the Commission finds that there is

probable cause to charge Respondent with the following violation(s)

Count 1

On or about June 27 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 P 1 Report

Count 2

On or about October 3 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G3 Report

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On or about October 17 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated

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Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 GS Report

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On or about October 31 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G7 Report

DONE AND ORDERED by the Florida Elections Commission on August 17 2016

Wk~-M Scott Thomas Chairman Florida Elections Commission

Copies furnished to Stephanie J Cunningham Assistant General Counsel Nicole Marie Santiago Respondent Division of Elections Complainant

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO A HEARING

As the Respondent you may elect to resolve this case in several ways First you may elect to resolve this case by consent order where you and Commission staff agree to resolve the violation(s)s and agree to the amount of the fine The consent order is then presented to the Commission for its approval To discuss a consent order contact the FEC attorney identified in the Order of Probable Cause

Second you may request an informal hearing held before the Commission if you do not dispute any material fact in the Staff Recommendation You have 30 days from the date the Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission to request such a hearing The date this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the order At the hearing you will have the right to make written or oral arguments to the Commission concerning the legal issues related to the violation(s) and the potential fine At the request of Respondent the Commission will consider and determine willfulness at an informal hearing Otherwise live witness testimony 1s unnecessary

Third you may request a formal hearing held before an administrative law judge in the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) if you dispute any material fact in the Staff Recommendation You have 30 days from the date the Order of Probable Cause is filed with the

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Commission to request such a hearing The date this order was filed appears in the upper rightshyhand corner of the first page of the order At the hearing you will have the right to present evidence relevant to the violation(s) listed in this order to cross-examine opposing witnesses to impeach any witness and to rebut the evidence presented against you

If you do not elect to resolve the case by consent order or request a formal hearing at the DOAH or an informal hearing before the Commission within 30 days of the date this Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission the case will be sent to the Commission for a formal or informal hearing depending on whether the facts are in dispute The date this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the order

To request a hearing please send a written request to the Commission Clerk Donna Ann Malphurs The address of the Commission Clerk is 107 W Gaines Street Collins Building Suite 224 Tallahassee Florida 32399-1050 The telephone number is (850) 922-4539 The Clerk will provide you with a copy of Chapter 28-106 Florida Administrative Code and other applicable rules upon request No mediation is available

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STATE OF FLORIDA FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

In Re Nicole Marie Santiago Case No FEC 15-029

STAFF RECCgtMMENDATION FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION

Pursuant to Section 10625(4)(c) Florida Statutes undersigned staff counsel files this written recommendation for disposition of the referral in this case recommending that there is probable cause to charge Respondent with violating Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes Based upon a thorough review of the Report ofinvestigation submitted on April 7 2016 the following facts and law support this staff recommendation

1 On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission (Commission) received a referral from the Department of State Division of Elections (Division) alleging that Nicole Marie Santiago (Respondent) violated Chapter 106 Florida Statutes

2 Exhibit 6) 1

Respondent was a 2014 candidate for State Representative District 6 L (ROI

J By letter dated Febrnary 4 2016 the Executive Director notified Respondent that Commission staff would investigate the following statutory provision

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods2

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4 By letter dated June 23 2014 Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records sent Respondent a letter acknowledging that the Division had received her

1 The Report oflnvestigation is referred to herein as ROI

2 The reference to the 2015 G reporting period in the letter finding legal sufficiency is a scriveners error The Divisions referral and supporting documentation alleges violations occurring during the 2014 reporting periods Therefore the scope of the investigation was limited to the 2014 Pl G3 05 and G7 reporting periods consistent with the Divisions refenal

Staff Recommendation FEC 15-029 1

Appointment of Campaign T1easurer and Designation of Campaign Deposito1y fo1 Candidates fo1m (ROI Exhibit 2 page I)

5 The acknowledgment Jetter advised Respondent that all of the Divisions publications and repo1ting fmms were available on its website and directed Respondent to print out the 2014 Calendar of Reporting Dates as well as othe1 relevant documents (ROI Exhibit 2

6 Pmsuant to Section 106 07(7) FJ01ida Statutes in any repo1ting period during which a candidate has not received funds made any contiibutions or expended any repo1table funds the filing of the 1equi1ed repo1t fo1 that pe1iod is waived However the candidate is required to notify the filing officer in wiiting on the presc1ibed reporting date that no report is being filed on that date

7 The Candidate amp Campaign Treasurer Handbook references the statutory requirement regarding written notification and directs candidates to notify the Division by way of the Divisions electronic filing system (ROI Exhibit 3 page 6) The Candidate EFS Users Guide shows the p10cess through which to notify the Division The users guide instrncts candidates to select the relevant reporting period and place a checkmark in a box titled Waiver to indicate the Jack of reportable financial activity (ROI Exhibit 4 pages 3-4)

8 Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed 1eporting dates that no reports would be filed for the following repo1ting periods as set forth in the table below (ROI Exhibit 5)

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9 Respondent was given multiple opportunities to respond to Commission staffs investigation but failed to do so (Attachment A)

10 P10bable Cause is defined as reasonable grounds of suspicion supported by circumstances sufficiently st10ng to warrant a cautious per son in the belief that the person has committed the offense charged Schmitt v State 590 So 2d 404 409 (Fla 1991 Probable cause exists where the facts and circumstances of which an [investigator] has reasonably trnstworthy info1mation are sufficient in themselves for a reasonable man to reach the conclusion that an offense has been committed Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles v Favino 667 So 2d 305 309 (Fla I st DCA 1995)

Staff Recommendation FEC 15-029 2

1 L The facts set forth above show that Respondent was a 2014 candidate for State Representative DisIict 61 Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting dates that no reports would be filed for the following reporting periods 2014 Pl 2014 G3 2014 G5 and 2014 G7

Based upon these facts and circumstances I recommend that the Commission find ----prebahle-eattse-ro-~-esptmclent-with--v-iclating-the-fcltowmiddot

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On or about June 27 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 PI Report

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On or about October 3 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section I 06 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G3 Report

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On or about October 17 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section I 06 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G5 Report

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On or about October 31 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G7 Report

Respectfolly submitted on~J 2016

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I reviewed this Staff Recommendation this _Od_l~iay-Qf~~

Staff Recommendation FEC 15029

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FLORIIJIA ELECTIONS COMMISSION PHONE JLOltG

Case No FEC 15-029

Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Complainant Division of Elections

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Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent regarding the waive1s of rep01t that were filed late There was no answe1 I 1eceived a message that the mailbox was full and could not 1eceive any additional messages Memo to File No Entered by MBW

2 Date and time March 18 2016945 am Name Respondent Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent regarding the waive1s ofiepo1t that were filed late There was no answe1 I left a message on her voice mail Memo to File No Entered by MBW

3 Date and time March 31 2016 1204 pm Name Respondent Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent 1egarding the waivers ofrepo1t that were filed late There was no answer I left a message on her voice mail Memo to File No Entered by MBW

4 Date and time Name Phone Summary Memo to File No Entered by

5 Date and time Name Phone Summary Memo to File No Entered by

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FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Case Numbermiddot FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Complainant Division of Elections Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes failure of a candidate who did not receive any contributions

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1 An appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository (DS-DE 9) was filed on June 20 2014 (Ex 1)

2 An acknowledgement letter was mailed to the address provided on Respondents DS-DE 9 on June 23 2014 advising Respondent that all of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on their website including Chapter 106 Florida Statutes the Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook and the Calendar of Reporting Dates (Ex 2)

3 The acknowledgement letter also states An online instruction guide is available to you on the EF S to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports and provides the telephone number for the Divisions EF S Help Desk

4 The Candidate and Campaign Ireasurer Handbook discusses filing a waiver when there is no activity to disclose on page 47 (Ex 3)

5 Pages 12 13 44 and 45 of the Candidate EFS Users Guide discuss how to notify the Division on the prescribed reporting date that no report will be filed using the EF S Specifically page 13 instructs the user to click the box next to waiver ifthere is no activity to disclose (Ex 4)

6 In a telephone interview on April 2 2015 Kristi Reid-Bronson clarified that once the waiver box is chosen and a new report is opened as shown on Page 12 the only available option on the report summary screen will be Go To File Report as shown on Page 13 Choosing Go To File Report will take the user directly to the screens where the candidate treasurer PINS are entered as shown on Pages 44 and 45

7 Respondents filing history reflects the untimely filed notifications summarized below (Ex 5)

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8 Respondent did not provide a written response to the referral

9 Respondent did not file a written response to the legal sufficiency letter and did not return my telephone calls

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IO Ms Kristi Reid Bronson Respondents filing officer confomed in an email that the info1mation on Respondents filing histo1y (Ex 5) is co11ect Respondent was late filing her first notification however she timely filed notifications for the next eight repo1ting periods Respondent did not timely file the notifications fo1 the 2014 03 05 and 07 repo1ting periods however she timely filed notifications for the 2014 04 and 06 repo1ting periods

11 Respondent has not had any prior cases before the Commission

12 I attempted to contact Respondent on three occasions to give he1 an oppo1tunity to discuss the allegations in the referral Additionally an affidavit was mailed to Respondent on March 16 2016 As of the date of this repo1t all attempts to contact Respondent have been unsuccessfol

13 Because Respondent has not contacted the Commission or 1etumed an affidavit I am unable to asce1tain whether Respondent has read Chapter 106 Florida Statutes andor the Candidate and Campaign Teaswer Handbook Respondent signed her Statement of Candidate form on June 19 2014 (Ex 6)

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FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

Nicole Marie Santiago -- FEC 15-029

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Acknowledgement Lette1

Relevant pages of the Candidate Handbook

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Nicole Santiago 2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tam pa FL 33605

Dear Ms Santiago

This will acknowledge receipt of the Appointment of Campaign T 1easurer and Designation of Campaign Depository for the office of State Representative which was placed on file in our office on June 20 2014 Your name has been placed on the 2014 active candidate list

Campaign I reasurers Repor1s

Your first campaign treasurers report will be due on June 27 2014 The report will cover the period ofJune 1-20 2014 (Pl) All candidates who file reports with the Division of Elections aie required to file by means of the Divisions Electronic Filing System (EFS)

Credentials and Sign-ons

Below is the web address to access the EFS and your user identification number The enclosed sealed envelope contains your initial password Once you have logged in using the initial password you will be immediately prompted to change it to a confidential sign-on You your campaign treasurer and deputy treasurers are responsible for protecting these passwords from disclosure and are responsible for all filings using these credentials unless the Division is notified that your credentials have been compromised

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Pin numbers are confidential secure credentials that allow you to submit reports and update personal information The enclosed sealed envelope contains your confidential pin numbers

Each candidate is required to provide the Division of Elections with confidential personal information that may be used to allow access in the event that password is forgotten or lost When you enter the campaign account screen there will be a drop down box where you pick a question (such as Whal is your mothers maiden name) and supply an answer All passwords and answers to questions are stored as encrypted data and cannot be viewed by Division staff and given out over the phone Please notify the Division if your credentials have been compromised

Timely Filing

All reports filed must be completed and filed through the EFS no later than midnight Eastern Standard I ime of the due date Reports not filed by midnight of the due date are late filed and subject to the penalties in Section I 06 07(8) Florida Statutes In the event that the EFS is inoperable on the due date the report will be accepted as timely filed if filed no later than midnight of the first business day the EFS becomes operable No fine will be levied during the period the EFS was inoperable

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late rep01t

Electronic Receipts

The person submitting the report on the EFS will be issued an electronic receipt indicating and verif)ing the report was filed Each campaign treasurers report filed by means of the EFS is considered to be under oath by the candidate and campaign treasurer and such persons are subject to the provisions of Section I 06 07(5) Florida Statutes

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An online instruction guide is available to you on the EFS to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports The Division of Elections will also provide assistance to all users by contacting the EFS Help Desk at (850) 245middotmiddot6280

All of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on the Division of Elections website at httpelectionsmyfloridacom It is your responsibility to read understand and follow the rmiddotequirements of Floridas election laws Therefore please print a copy of the following documents Chapters 104 and 106 Flor-ida Statutes 2014 Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook 2014 Calendar of Reporting Dates and Rule IS-2017 Florida Administrntive Code

Please let me know if you need additional information

Sincerely

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Enclosures

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CHAPTERlBACKGROUND

CHAPTER 2 THE CAMPAIGN FINANCING ACT

CHAPTER 3 OFFICES TO BE ELECTED IN 2014

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CHAPTER 5 BECOMING A CANDIDATE

What to File

Filing Officer

Resign-to-Run

Federal Hatch Act for State and Local Employees

Federal Hatch Act for Federal Employees

Changing Parties for Partisan Offices

Changing the Designation of Office

Pro Rata Refund Example

CHAPTER 6 STATEMENT OF SOLICITATION

Who Must File Form DS-DE 102 Statement of Solicitation

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Public Website and Mission Statement

Additional Reporting

CHAPTER7PROHIBITEDACTS

Speaking at Political Meetings

Using State-Owned Aircraft or Motor Vehicle

Using Services of State County Municipal or District Officers or Employees

Making Contributions in the Name of Another

Solicitation from Religious Charitable and Civic Organizations

Accepting Contributions in a Government-Owned Building

Making Malicious Statements

Making False Representation of Military Service

Certifying a False Report

Limitations on Political Activity for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 8 CAMPAIGN TREASURERS

Appointirig Campaign Treasurers and Deputy Treasurers

Duties and Responsibilities

Resignation or Removal

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CHAPTER 9 CAMPAIGN DEPOSiTORIES

Primary Campaign Depository

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Debit Cards

Credit Cards

CHAPTER 10 CONTRIBUTIONS

Unauthorized Contributions

Anonymous Contributions

In-Kind Contributions

Loans

Cash Contributions

Debit and Credit Card Contributions

Contribution Limits for Candidates

Foreign Contributions

Violations

2014 Deadlines for Accepting Contributions

CHAPTER 11 EXPENDITURES

Definition

General Requirements

Checks

Living Expenses

Petty Cash Funds

limits on Petty Cash Fund Amounts

Independent Expenditures

Credit Cards

Debit Cards

Electioneering Communications

Expenditures for Electioneering Communications

CHAPTER 12 POLITICAL ADVERTISING

Candidate Disclaimers

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Miscellaneous Advertisements

Use of Closed Captioning and Descriptive Narrative in all Television Broadcasts

CHAPTER 14 FUND RAISERS

Contributions from Fund Raisers

Expenditures for Fund Raisers

Tickets

CHAPTER 15 TELEPHONE SOLICITATION

Telephone Solicitation

Registered Agent

CHAPTER 16 FILING CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Where to File

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Waiver of Report

Incomplete Reports

Reporting Total Sums

Reporting Contributions

Returning Contributions

Reporting Expenditures

Special Requirements for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 17 TERMINATION REPORTS

Prior to Disposing of Surplus Funds

Disposing of Surplus Funds

Money from Separate Interest-Bearing Account or Certificate of Deposit

Campaign Loans Report

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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Incomplete Reports

Reporting Requirements

CHAPTER 19 ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Accessing the EFS

Creating Reports

Submitting Reports

Electronic Receipts

CHAPTER 20 OFFICE ACCOUNTS

Using the Office Account

Reporting Office Account Funds

CHAPTER 21 CARRYOVER CAMPAIGN FUNDS

CHAPTER 22 RECORDKEEPING

Contributions

Expenditures

Preservation of Accounts

Inspections

CHAPTER 23 BOOKKEEPING SUGGESTIONS

CHAPTER 24 FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Automatic Fine Appeal Process

Complaint Process

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(Sections 106 07 1060705 and 106 141 FS)

Penalty for La~e filing

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first three days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding the primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report For a candidates termination report the fine shall be $50 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report All fines must be paid from the candidates personal funds -not campaign funds

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If a campaign treasurer files a report that is deemed incomplete it shall be accepted on a conditional basis The campaign treasurer will be notified by the filing officer as to why the report is incomplete The campaign treasurer must file an addendum to the incomplete report within seven days of notification The addendum must include all necessary information to complete the report

(Section 10607(2) FS)

Reporting lotal Sums

Each campaign treasurers report required by Chapter 106 FS shall contain the total sums of all loans in-kind contributions and other receipts by or for such candidate and total sums of all expenditures made by such candidate during the reporting period The

reporting forms shall be designed to elicit separate totals for in-kind contributions loans and other receipts

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Florida Department of State Division of Elections

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Nicole Marie Santiago 160 River Bridge Circle Apt 6-208C Oviedo FL 32765-3204

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

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You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

When we conclude the investigation a copy of the Report of Investigation will be mailed to you at the above address You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106 Florida Statutes A copy of the Staff Recommendation will be mailed to you and you may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is

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mailed to you Your timely filed response(s) will be considered by the Commission when determining probable cause

The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

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At any time before a probable cause finding you may notify us in writing that you want to enter into negotiations directed towards reaching a settlement via consent agreement

The Report of Investigation Staff Recommendation and Notice of Hearing will be mailed to the above address as this letter Therefore if your address changes you must notify this office of your new address Otherwise you may not receive these important documents Failure to receive the documents will not delay the probable cause hearing

Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

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3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

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Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

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Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 GS Report

Count 4

On or about October 31 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G7 Report

DONE AND ORDERED by the Florida Elections Commission on August 17 2016

Copies furnished to

yQ_ M Scott Thomas Chairman Florida Elections Commission

Stephanie J Cunningham Assistant General Counsel Nicole Marie Santiago Respondent Division of Elections Complainant

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO A HEARING

As the Respondent you may elect to resolve this case in several ways First you may elect to resolve this case by consent order where you and Commission staff agree to resolve the violation(s)s and agree to the amount of the fine The consent order is then presented to the Commission for its approval To discuss a consent order contact the FEC attorney identified in the Order of Probable Cause

Second you may request an informal hearing held before the Commission if you do not dispute any material fact in the Staff Recommendation You have 30 days from the date the Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission to request such a hearing The date this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the order At the hearing you will have the right to make written or oral arguments to the Commission concerning the legal issues related to the violation(s) and the potential fine At the request of Respondent the Commission will consider and determine willfulness at an informal hearing Otherwise live witness testimony is unnecessary

Third you may request a formal hearing held before an administrative law judge in the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) if you dispute any material fact in the Staff Recommendation You have 30 days from the date the Order of Probable Cause is filed with the

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Commission to request such a hearing The date this order was filed appears in the upper rightshyhand corner of the first page of the order At the hearing you will have the right to present evidence relevant to the violation(s) listed in this order to cross-examine opposing witnesses to impeach any witness and to rebut the evidence presented against you

If you do not elect to resolve the case by consent order or request a formal hearing at the DOAH or an informal hearing before the Commission within 30 days of the date this Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission the case will be sent to the Commission for a formal or informal hearing depending on whether the facts are in dispute The date this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the order

To request a hearing please send a written request to the Commission Clerk Donna Ann Malphurs The address of the Commission Clerk is 107 W Gaines Street Collins Building Suite 224 Tallahassee Florida 32399-1050 The telephone number is (850) 922-4539 The Clerk will provide you with a copy of Chapter 28-106 Florida Administrative Code and other applicable rules upon request No mediation is available

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ORDER OF PROBABLE CAUSE

THIS MATTER was heard by the Florida Elections Commission (Commission) at its

regularly scheduled meeting on August 17 2016 in Tallahassee Florida

Based on the Complaint Report of Investigation Staffs Recommendation and oral

statements (if any) made at the probable cause hearing the Commission finds that there is

probable cause to charge Respondent with the following violation(s)

Count 1

On or about June 27 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 P 1 Report

Count 2

On or about October 3 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G3 Report

Count 3

On or about October 17 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated

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Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 GS Report

Count 4

On or about October 31 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G7 Report

DONE AND ORDERED by the Florida Elections Commission on August 17 2016

Wk~-M Scott Thomas Chairman Florida Elections Commission

Copies furnished to Stephanie J Cunningham Assistant General Counsel Nicole Marie Santiago Respondent Division of Elections Complainant

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO A HEARING

As the Respondent you may elect to resolve this case in several ways First you may elect to resolve this case by consent order where you and Commission staff agree to resolve the violation(s)s and agree to the amount of the fine The consent order is then presented to the Commission for its approval To discuss a consent order contact the FEC attorney identified in the Order of Probable Cause

Second you may request an informal hearing held before the Commission if you do not dispute any material fact in the Staff Recommendation You have 30 days from the date the Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission to request such a hearing The date this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the order At the hearing you will have the right to make written or oral arguments to the Commission concerning the legal issues related to the violation(s) and the potential fine At the request of Respondent the Commission will consider and determine willfulness at an informal hearing Otherwise live witness testimony 1s unnecessary

Third you may request a formal hearing held before an administrative law judge in the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) if you dispute any material fact in the Staff Recommendation You have 30 days from the date the Order of Probable Cause is filed with the

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Commission to request such a hearing The date this order was filed appears in the upper rightshyhand corner of the first page of the order At the hearing you will have the right to present evidence relevant to the violation(s) listed in this order to cross-examine opposing witnesses to impeach any witness and to rebut the evidence presented against you

If you do not elect to resolve the case by consent order or request a formal hearing at the DOAH or an informal hearing before the Commission within 30 days of the date this Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission the case will be sent to the Commission for a formal or informal hearing depending on whether the facts are in dispute The date this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the order

To request a hearing please send a written request to the Commission Clerk Donna Ann Malphurs The address of the Commission Clerk is 107 W Gaines Street Collins Building Suite 224 Tallahassee Florida 32399-1050 The telephone number is (850) 922-4539 The Clerk will provide you with a copy of Chapter 28-106 Florida Administrative Code and other applicable rules upon request No mediation is available

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STATE OF FLORIDA FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

In Re Nicole Marie Santiago Case No FEC 15-029

STAFF RECCgtMMENDATION FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION

Pursuant to Section 10625(4)(c) Florida Statutes undersigned staff counsel files this written recommendation for disposition of the referral in this case recommending that there is probable cause to charge Respondent with violating Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes Based upon a thorough review of the Report ofinvestigation submitted on April 7 2016 the following facts and law support this staff recommendation

1 On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission (Commission) received a referral from the Department of State Division of Elections (Division) alleging that Nicole Marie Santiago (Respondent) violated Chapter 106 Florida Statutes

2 Exhibit 6) 1

Respondent was a 2014 candidate for State Representative District 6 L (ROI

J By letter dated Febrnary 4 2016 the Executive Director notified Respondent that Commission staff would investigate the following statutory provision

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods2

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4 By letter dated June 23 2014 Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records sent Respondent a letter acknowledging that the Division had received her

1 The Report oflnvestigation is referred to herein as ROI

2 The reference to the 2015 G reporting period in the letter finding legal sufficiency is a scriveners error The Divisions referral and supporting documentation alleges violations occurring during the 2014 reporting periods Therefore the scope of the investigation was limited to the 2014 Pl G3 05 and G7 reporting periods consistent with the Divisions refenal

Staff Recommendation FEC 15-029 1

Appointment of Campaign T1easurer and Designation of Campaign Deposito1y fo1 Candidates fo1m (ROI Exhibit 2 page I)

5 The acknowledgment Jetter advised Respondent that all of the Divisions publications and repo1ting fmms were available on its website and directed Respondent to print out the 2014 Calendar of Reporting Dates as well as othe1 relevant documents (ROI Exhibit 2

6 Pmsuant to Section 106 07(7) FJ01ida Statutes in any repo1ting period during which a candidate has not received funds made any contiibutions or expended any repo1table funds the filing of the 1equi1ed repo1t fo1 that pe1iod is waived However the candidate is required to notify the filing officer in wiiting on the presc1ibed reporting date that no report is being filed on that date

7 The Candidate amp Campaign Treasurer Handbook references the statutory requirement regarding written notification and directs candidates to notify the Division by way of the Divisions electronic filing system (ROI Exhibit 3 page 6) The Candidate EFS Users Guide shows the p10cess through which to notify the Division The users guide instrncts candidates to select the relevant reporting period and place a checkmark in a box titled Waiver to indicate the Jack of reportable financial activity (ROI Exhibit 4 pages 3-4)

8 Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed 1eporting dates that no reports would be filed for the following repo1ting periods as set forth in the table below (ROI Exhibit 5)

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9 Respondent was given multiple opportunities to respond to Commission staffs investigation but failed to do so (Attachment A)

10 P10bable Cause is defined as reasonable grounds of suspicion supported by circumstances sufficiently st10ng to warrant a cautious per son in the belief that the person has committed the offense charged Schmitt v State 590 So 2d 404 409 (Fla 1991 Probable cause exists where the facts and circumstances of which an [investigator] has reasonably trnstworthy info1mation are sufficient in themselves for a reasonable man to reach the conclusion that an offense has been committed Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles v Favino 667 So 2d 305 309 (Fla I st DCA 1995)

Staff Recommendation FEC 15-029 2

1 L The facts set forth above show that Respondent was a 2014 candidate for State Representative DisIict 61 Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting dates that no reports would be filed for the following reporting periods 2014 Pl 2014 G3 2014 G5 and 2014 G7

Based upon these facts and circumstances I recommend that the Commission find ----prebahle-eattse-ro-~-esptmclent-with--v-iclating-the-fcltowmiddot

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On or about June 27 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 PI Report

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On or about October 3 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section I 06 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G3 Report

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On or about October 17 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section I 06 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G5 Report

Count4

On or about October 31 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G7 Report

Respectfolly submitted on~J 2016

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I reviewed this Staff Recommendation this _Od_l~iay-Qf~~

Staff Recommendation FEC 15029

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FLORIIJIA ELECTIONS COMMISSION PHONE JLOltG

Case No FEC 15-029

Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Complainant Division of Elections

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Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent regarding the waive1s of rep01t that were filed late There was no answe1 I 1eceived a message that the mailbox was full and could not 1eceive any additional messages Memo to File No Entered by MBW

2 Date and time March 18 2016945 am Name Respondent Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent regarding the waive1s ofiepo1t that were filed late There was no answe1 I left a message on her voice mail Memo to File No Entered by MBW

3 Date and time March 31 2016 1204 pm Name Respondent Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent 1egarding the waivers ofrepo1t that were filed late There was no answer I left a message on her voice mail Memo to File No Entered by MBW

4 Date and time Name Phone Summary Memo to File No Entered by

5 Date and time Name Phone Summary Memo to File No Entered by

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Case Numbermiddot FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Complainant Division of Elections Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes failure of a candidate who did not receive any contributions

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1 An appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository (DS-DE 9) was filed on June 20 2014 (Ex 1)

2 An acknowledgement letter was mailed to the address provided on Respondents DS-DE 9 on June 23 2014 advising Respondent that all of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on their website including Chapter 106 Florida Statutes the Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook and the Calendar of Reporting Dates (Ex 2)

3 The acknowledgement letter also states An online instruction guide is available to you on the EF S to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports and provides the telephone number for the Divisions EF S Help Desk

4 The Candidate and Campaign Ireasurer Handbook discusses filing a waiver when there is no activity to disclose on page 47 (Ex 3)

5 Pages 12 13 44 and 45 of the Candidate EFS Users Guide discuss how to notify the Division on the prescribed reporting date that no report will be filed using the EF S Specifically page 13 instructs the user to click the box next to waiver ifthere is no activity to disclose (Ex 4)

6 In a telephone interview on April 2 2015 Kristi Reid-Bronson clarified that once the waiver box is chosen and a new report is opened as shown on Page 12 the only available option on the report summary screen will be Go To File Report as shown on Page 13 Choosing Go To File Report will take the user directly to the screens where the candidate treasurer PINS are entered as shown on Pages 44 and 45

7 Respondents filing history reflects the untimely filed notifications summarized below (Ex 5)

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8 Respondent did not provide a written response to the referral

9 Respondent did not file a written response to the legal sufficiency letter and did not return my telephone calls

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IO Ms Kristi Reid Bronson Respondents filing officer confomed in an email that the info1mation on Respondents filing histo1y (Ex 5) is co11ect Respondent was late filing her first notification however she timely filed notifications for the next eight repo1ting periods Respondent did not timely file the notifications fo1 the 2014 03 05 and 07 repo1ting periods however she timely filed notifications for the 2014 04 and 06 repo1ting periods

11 Respondent has not had any prior cases before the Commission

12 I attempted to contact Respondent on three occasions to give he1 an oppo1tunity to discuss the allegations in the referral Additionally an affidavit was mailed to Respondent on March 16 2016 As of the date of this repo1t all attempts to contact Respondent have been unsuccessfol

13 Because Respondent has not contacted the Commission or 1etumed an affidavit I am unable to asce1tain whether Respondent has read Chapter 106 Florida Statutes andor the Candidate and Campaign Teaswer Handbook Respondent signed her Statement of Candidate form on June 19 2014 (Ex 6)

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FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

Nicole Marie Santiago -- FEC 15-029

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Acknowledgement Lette1

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Nicole Santiago 2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tam pa FL 33605

Dear Ms Santiago

This will acknowledge receipt of the Appointment of Campaign T 1easurer and Designation of Campaign Depository for the office of State Representative which was placed on file in our office on June 20 2014 Your name has been placed on the 2014 active candidate list

Campaign I reasurers Repor1s

Your first campaign treasurers report will be due on June 27 2014 The report will cover the period ofJune 1-20 2014 (Pl) All candidates who file reports with the Division of Elections aie required to file by means of the Divisions Electronic Filing System (EFS)

Credentials and Sign-ons

Below is the web address to access the EFS and your user identification number The enclosed sealed envelope contains your initial password Once you have logged in using the initial password you will be immediately prompted to change it to a confidential sign-on You your campaign treasurer and deputy treasurers are responsible for protecting these passwords from disclosure and are responsible for all filings using these credentials unless the Division is notified that your credentials have been compromised

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Pin numbers are confidential secure credentials that allow you to submit reports and update personal information The enclosed sealed envelope contains your confidential pin numbers

Each candidate is required to provide the Division of Elections with confidential personal information that may be used to allow access in the event that password is forgotten or lost When you enter the campaign account screen there will be a drop down box where you pick a question (such as Whal is your mothers maiden name) and supply an answer All passwords and answers to questions are stored as encrypted data and cannot be viewed by Division staff and given out over the phone Please notify the Division if your credentials have been compromised

Timely Filing

All reports filed must be completed and filed through the EFS no later than midnight Eastern Standard I ime of the due date Reports not filed by midnight of the due date are late filed and subject to the penalties in Section I 06 07(8) Florida Statutes In the event that the EFS is inoperable on the due date the report will be accepted as timely filed if filed no later than midnight of the first business day the EFS becomes operable No fine will be levied during the period the EFS was inoperable

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late rep01t

Electronic Receipts

The person submitting the report on the EFS will be issued an electronic receipt indicating and verif)ing the report was filed Each campaign treasurers report filed by means of the EFS is considered to be under oath by the candidate and campaign treasurer and such persons are subject to the provisions of Section I 06 07(5) Florida Statutes

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An online instruction guide is available to you on the EFS to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports The Division of Elections will also provide assistance to all users by contacting the EFS Help Desk at (850) 245middotmiddot6280

All of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on the Division of Elections website at httpelectionsmyfloridacom It is your responsibility to read understand and follow the rmiddotequirements of Floridas election laws Therefore please print a copy of the following documents Chapters 104 and 106 Flor-ida Statutes 2014 Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook 2014 Calendar of Reporting Dates and Rule IS-2017 Florida Administrntive Code

Please let me know if you need additional information

Sincerely

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CHAPTERlBACKGROUND

CHAPTER 2 THE CAMPAIGN FINANCING ACT

CHAPTER 3 OFFICES TO BE ELECTED IN 2014

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CHAPTER 5 BECOMING A CANDIDATE

What to File

Filing Officer

Resign-to-Run

Federal Hatch Act for State and Local Employees

Federal Hatch Act for Federal Employees

Changing Parties for Partisan Offices

Changing the Designation of Office

Pro Rata Refund Example

CHAPTER 6 STATEMENT OF SOLICITATION

Who Must File Form DS-DE 102 Statement of Solicitation

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Public Website and Mission Statement

Additional Reporting

CHAPTER7PROHIBITEDACTS

Speaking at Political Meetings

Using State-Owned Aircraft or Motor Vehicle

Using Services of State County Municipal or District Officers or Employees

Making Contributions in the Name of Another

Solicitation from Religious Charitable and Civic Organizations

Accepting Contributions in a Government-Owned Building

Making Malicious Statements

Making False Representation of Military Service

Certifying a False Report

Limitations on Political Activity for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 8 CAMPAIGN TREASURERS

Appointirig Campaign Treasurers and Deputy Treasurers

Duties and Responsibilities

Resignation or Removal

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CHAPTER 9 CAMPAIGN DEPOSiTORIES

Primary Campaign Depository

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Separate Interest-Bearing Accounts and Certificates of Deposit

Debit Cards

Credit Cards

CHAPTER 10 CONTRIBUTIONS

Unauthorized Contributions

Anonymous Contributions

In-Kind Contributions

Loans

Cash Contributions

Debit and Credit Card Contributions

Contribution Limits for Candidates

Foreign Contributions

Violations

2014 Deadlines for Accepting Contributions

CHAPTER 11 EXPENDITURES

Definition

General Requirements

Checks

Living Expenses

Petty Cash Funds

limits on Petty Cash Fund Amounts

Independent Expenditures

Credit Cards

Debit Cards

Electioneering Communications

Expenditures for Electioneering Communications

CHAPTER 12 POLITICAL ADVERTISING

Candidate Disclaimers

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Disclaimer for Write-in Candidates

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Miscellaneous Advertisements

Use of Closed Captioning and Descriptive Narrative in all Television Broadcasts

CHAPTER 14 FUND RAISERS

Contributions from Fund Raisers

Expenditures for Fund Raisers

Tickets

CHAPTER 15 TELEPHONE SOLICITATION

Telephone Solicitation

Registered Agent

CHAPTER 16 FILING CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Where to File

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Waiver of Report

Incomplete Reports

Reporting Total Sums

Reporting Contributions

Returning Contributions

Reporting Expenditures

Special Requirements for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 17 TERMINATION REPORTS

Prior to Disposing of Surplus Funds

Disposing of Surplus Funds

Money from Separate Interest-Bearing Account or Certificate of Deposit

Campaign Loans Report

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CHAPTER 18 REPORTING FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING A PUBLICLY ELECTED POSITION ON A PARTY

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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Incomplete Reports

Reporting Requirements

CHAPTER 19 ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Accessing the EFS

Creating Reports

Submitting Reports

Electronic Receipts

CHAPTER 20 OFFICE ACCOUNTS

Using the Office Account

Reporting Office Account Funds

CHAPTER 21 CARRYOVER CAMPAIGN FUNDS

CHAPTER 22 RECORDKEEPING

Contributions

Expenditures

Preservation of Accounts

Inspections

CHAPTER 23 BOOKKEEPING SUGGESTIONS

CHAPTER 24 FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Automatic Fine Appeal Process

Complaint Process

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(Sections 106 07 1060705 and 106 141 FS)

Penalty for La~e filing

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first three days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding the primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report For a candidates termination report the fine shall be $50 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report All fines must be paid from the candidates personal funds -not campaign funds

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If a campaign treasurer files a report that is deemed incomplete it shall be accepted on a conditional basis The campaign treasurer will be notified by the filing officer as to why the report is incomplete The campaign treasurer must file an addendum to the incomplete report within seven days of notification The addendum must include all necessary information to complete the report

(Section 10607(2) FS)

Reporting lotal Sums

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reporting forms shall be designed to elicit separate totals for in-kind contributions loans and other receipts

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Florida Department of State Division of Elections

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Nicole Marie Santiago 160 River Bridge Circle Apt 6-208C Oviedo FL 32765-3204

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

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You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

When we conclude the investigation a copy of the Report of Investigation will be mailed to you at the above address You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106 Florida Statutes A copy of the Staff Recommendation will be mailed to you and you may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is

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The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

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At any time before a probable cause finding you may notify us in writing that you want to enter into negotiations directed towards reaching a settlement via consent agreement

The Report of Investigation Staff Recommendation and Notice of Hearing will be mailed to the above address as this letter Therefore if your address changes you must notify this office of your new address Otherwise you may not receive these important documents Failure to receive the documents will not delay the probable cause hearing

Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

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3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

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Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

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Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

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Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

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• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral

Commission to request such a hearing The date this order was filed appears in the upper rightshyhand corner of the first page of the order At the hearing you will have the right to present evidence relevant to the violation(s) listed in this order to cross-examine opposing witnesses to impeach any witness and to rebut the evidence presented against you

If you do not elect to resolve the case by consent order or request a formal hearing at the DOAH or an informal hearing before the Commission within 30 days of the date this Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission the case will be sent to the Commission for a formal or informal hearing depending on whether the facts are in dispute The date this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the order

To request a hearing please send a written request to the Commission Clerk Donna Ann Malphurs The address of the Commission Clerk is 107 W Gaines Street Collins Building Suite 224 Tallahassee Florida 32399-1050 The telephone number is (850) 922-4539 The Clerk will provide you with a copy of Chapter 28-106 Florida Administrative Code and other applicable rules upon request No mediation is available

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ORDER OF PROBABLE CAUSE

THIS MATTER was heard by the Florida Elections Commission (Commission) at its

regularly scheduled meeting on August 17 2016 in Tallahassee Florida

Based on the Complaint Report of Investigation Staffs Recommendation and oral

statements (if any) made at the probable cause hearing the Commission finds that there is

probable cause to charge Respondent with the following violation(s)

Count 1

On or about June 27 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 P 1 Report

Count 2

On or about October 3 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G3 Report

Count 3

On or about October 17 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated

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Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 GS Report

Count 4

On or about October 31 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G7 Report

DONE AND ORDERED by the Florida Elections Commission on August 17 2016

Wk~-M Scott Thomas Chairman Florida Elections Commission

Copies furnished to Stephanie J Cunningham Assistant General Counsel Nicole Marie Santiago Respondent Division of Elections Complainant

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO A HEARING

As the Respondent you may elect to resolve this case in several ways First you may elect to resolve this case by consent order where you and Commission staff agree to resolve the violation(s)s and agree to the amount of the fine The consent order is then presented to the Commission for its approval To discuss a consent order contact the FEC attorney identified in the Order of Probable Cause

Second you may request an informal hearing held before the Commission if you do not dispute any material fact in the Staff Recommendation You have 30 days from the date the Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission to request such a hearing The date this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the order At the hearing you will have the right to make written or oral arguments to the Commission concerning the legal issues related to the violation(s) and the potential fine At the request of Respondent the Commission will consider and determine willfulness at an informal hearing Otherwise live witness testimony 1s unnecessary

Third you may request a formal hearing held before an administrative law judge in the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) if you dispute any material fact in the Staff Recommendation You have 30 days from the date the Order of Probable Cause is filed with the

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Commission to request such a hearing The date this order was filed appears in the upper rightshyhand corner of the first page of the order At the hearing you will have the right to present evidence relevant to the violation(s) listed in this order to cross-examine opposing witnesses to impeach any witness and to rebut the evidence presented against you

If you do not elect to resolve the case by consent order or request a formal hearing at the DOAH or an informal hearing before the Commission within 30 days of the date this Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission the case will be sent to the Commission for a formal or informal hearing depending on whether the facts are in dispute The date this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the order

To request a hearing please send a written request to the Commission Clerk Donna Ann Malphurs The address of the Commission Clerk is 107 W Gaines Street Collins Building Suite 224 Tallahassee Florida 32399-1050 The telephone number is (850) 922-4539 The Clerk will provide you with a copy of Chapter 28-106 Florida Administrative Code and other applicable rules upon request No mediation is available

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STATE OF FLORIDA FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

In Re Nicole Marie Santiago Case No FEC 15-029

STAFF RECCgtMMENDATION FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION

Pursuant to Section 10625(4)(c) Florida Statutes undersigned staff counsel files this written recommendation for disposition of the referral in this case recommending that there is probable cause to charge Respondent with violating Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes Based upon a thorough review of the Report ofinvestigation submitted on April 7 2016 the following facts and law support this staff recommendation

1 On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission (Commission) received a referral from the Department of State Division of Elections (Division) alleging that Nicole Marie Santiago (Respondent) violated Chapter 106 Florida Statutes

2 Exhibit 6) 1

Respondent was a 2014 candidate for State Representative District 6 L (ROI

J By letter dated Febrnary 4 2016 the Executive Director notified Respondent that Commission staff would investigate the following statutory provision

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods2

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4 By letter dated June 23 2014 Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records sent Respondent a letter acknowledging that the Division had received her

1 The Report oflnvestigation is referred to herein as ROI

2 The reference to the 2015 G reporting period in the letter finding legal sufficiency is a scriveners error The Divisions referral and supporting documentation alleges violations occurring during the 2014 reporting periods Therefore the scope of the investigation was limited to the 2014 Pl G3 05 and G7 reporting periods consistent with the Divisions refenal

Staff Recommendation FEC 15-029 1

Appointment of Campaign T1easurer and Designation of Campaign Deposito1y fo1 Candidates fo1m (ROI Exhibit 2 page I)

5 The acknowledgment Jetter advised Respondent that all of the Divisions publications and repo1ting fmms were available on its website and directed Respondent to print out the 2014 Calendar of Reporting Dates as well as othe1 relevant documents (ROI Exhibit 2

6 Pmsuant to Section 106 07(7) FJ01ida Statutes in any repo1ting period during which a candidate has not received funds made any contiibutions or expended any repo1table funds the filing of the 1equi1ed repo1t fo1 that pe1iod is waived However the candidate is required to notify the filing officer in wiiting on the presc1ibed reporting date that no report is being filed on that date

7 The Candidate amp Campaign Treasurer Handbook references the statutory requirement regarding written notification and directs candidates to notify the Division by way of the Divisions electronic filing system (ROI Exhibit 3 page 6) The Candidate EFS Users Guide shows the p10cess through which to notify the Division The users guide instrncts candidates to select the relevant reporting period and place a checkmark in a box titled Waiver to indicate the Jack of reportable financial activity (ROI Exhibit 4 pages 3-4)

8 Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed 1eporting dates that no reports would be filed for the following repo1ting periods as set forth in the table below (ROI Exhibit 5)

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9 Respondent was given multiple opportunities to respond to Commission staffs investigation but failed to do so (Attachment A)

10 P10bable Cause is defined as reasonable grounds of suspicion supported by circumstances sufficiently st10ng to warrant a cautious per son in the belief that the person has committed the offense charged Schmitt v State 590 So 2d 404 409 (Fla 1991 Probable cause exists where the facts and circumstances of which an [investigator] has reasonably trnstworthy info1mation are sufficient in themselves for a reasonable man to reach the conclusion that an offense has been committed Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles v Favino 667 So 2d 305 309 (Fla I st DCA 1995)

Staff Recommendation FEC 15-029 2

1 L The facts set forth above show that Respondent was a 2014 candidate for State Representative DisIict 61 Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting dates that no reports would be filed for the following reporting periods 2014 Pl 2014 G3 2014 G5 and 2014 G7

Based upon these facts and circumstances I recommend that the Commission find ----prebahle-eattse-ro-~-esptmclent-with--v-iclating-the-fcltowmiddot

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On or about June 27 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 PI Report

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On or about October 3 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section I 06 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G3 Report

Count3

On or about October 17 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section I 06 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G5 Report

Count4

On or about October 31 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G7 Report

Respectfolly submitted on~J 2016

Staff Recommendation FEC 15middot029 3

I reviewed this Staff Recommendation this _Od_l~iay-Qf~~

Staff Recommendation FEC 15029

Amy McKeeve1 Executive Direc r

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Case No FEC 15-029

Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Complainant Division of Elections

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Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent regarding the waive1s of rep01t that were filed late There was no answe1 I 1eceived a message that the mailbox was full and could not 1eceive any additional messages Memo to File No Entered by MBW

2 Date and time March 18 2016945 am Name Respondent Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent regarding the waive1s ofiepo1t that were filed late There was no answe1 I left a message on her voice mail Memo to File No Entered by MBW

3 Date and time March 31 2016 1204 pm Name Respondent Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent 1egarding the waivers ofrepo1t that were filed late There was no answer I left a message on her voice mail Memo to File No Entered by MBW

4 Date and time Name Phone Summary Memo to File No Entered by

5 Date and time Name Phone Summary Memo to File No Entered by

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FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Case Numbermiddot FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Complainant Division of Elections Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes failure of a candidate who did not receive any contributions

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1 An appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository (DS-DE 9) was filed on June 20 2014 (Ex 1)

2 An acknowledgement letter was mailed to the address provided on Respondents DS-DE 9 on June 23 2014 advising Respondent that all of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on their website including Chapter 106 Florida Statutes the Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook and the Calendar of Reporting Dates (Ex 2)

3 The acknowledgement letter also states An online instruction guide is available to you on the EF S to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports and provides the telephone number for the Divisions EF S Help Desk

4 The Candidate and Campaign Ireasurer Handbook discusses filing a waiver when there is no activity to disclose on page 47 (Ex 3)

5 Pages 12 13 44 and 45 of the Candidate EFS Users Guide discuss how to notify the Division on the prescribed reporting date that no report will be filed using the EF S Specifically page 13 instructs the user to click the box next to waiver ifthere is no activity to disclose (Ex 4)

6 In a telephone interview on April 2 2015 Kristi Reid-Bronson clarified that once the waiver box is chosen and a new report is opened as shown on Page 12 the only available option on the report summary screen will be Go To File Report as shown on Page 13 Choosing Go To File Report will take the user directly to the screens where the candidate treasurer PINS are entered as shown on Pages 44 and 45

7 Respondents filing history reflects the untimely filed notifications summarized below (Ex 5)

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8 Respondent did not provide a written response to the referral

9 Respondent did not file a written response to the legal sufficiency letter and did not return my telephone calls

ROI Failure to Notify FO (0315)

IO Ms Kristi Reid Bronson Respondents filing officer confomed in an email that the info1mation on Respondents filing histo1y (Ex 5) is co11ect Respondent was late filing her first notification however she timely filed notifications for the next eight repo1ting periods Respondent did not timely file the notifications fo1 the 2014 03 05 and 07 repo1ting periods however she timely filed notifications for the 2014 04 and 06 repo1ting periods

11 Respondent has not had any prior cases before the Commission

12 I attempted to contact Respondent on three occasions to give he1 an oppo1tunity to discuss the allegations in the referral Additionally an affidavit was mailed to Respondent on March 16 2016 As of the date of this repo1t all attempts to contact Respondent have been unsuccessfol

13 Because Respondent has not contacted the Commission or 1etumed an affidavit I am unable to asce1tain whether Respondent has read Chapter 106 Florida Statutes andor the Candidate and Campaign Teaswer Handbook Respondent signed her Statement of Candidate form on June 19 2014 (Ex 6)

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FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

Nicole Marie Santiago -- FEC 15-029

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Dear Ms Santiago

This will acknowledge receipt of the Appointment of Campaign T 1easurer and Designation of Campaign Depository for the office of State Representative which was placed on file in our office on June 20 2014 Your name has been placed on the 2014 active candidate list

Campaign I reasurers Repor1s

Your first campaign treasurers report will be due on June 27 2014 The report will cover the period ofJune 1-20 2014 (Pl) All candidates who file reports with the Division of Elections aie required to file by means of the Divisions Electronic Filing System (EFS)

Credentials and Sign-ons

Below is the web address to access the EFS and your user identification number The enclosed sealed envelope contains your initial password Once you have logged in using the initial password you will be immediately prompted to change it to a confidential sign-on You your campaign treasurer and deputy treasurers are responsible for protecting these passwords from disclosure and are responsible for all filings using these credentials unless the Division is notified that your credentials have been compromised

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Pin numbers are confidential secure credentials that allow you to submit reports and update personal information The enclosed sealed envelope contains your confidential pin numbers

Each candidate is required to provide the Division of Elections with confidential personal information that may be used to allow access in the event that password is forgotten or lost When you enter the campaign account screen there will be a drop down box where you pick a question (such as Whal is your mothers maiden name) and supply an answer All passwords and answers to questions are stored as encrypted data and cannot be viewed by Division staff and given out over the phone Please notify the Division if your credentials have been compromised

Timely Filing

All reports filed must be completed and filed through the EFS no later than midnight Eastern Standard I ime of the due date Reports not filed by midnight of the due date are late filed and subject to the penalties in Section I 06 07(8) Florida Statutes In the event that the EFS is inoperable on the due date the report will be accepted as timely filed if filed no later than midnight of the first business day the EFS becomes operable No fine will be levied during the period the EFS was inoperable

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late rep01t

Electronic Receipts

The person submitting the report on the EFS will be issued an electronic receipt indicating and verif)ing the report was filed Each campaign treasurers report filed by means of the EFS is considered to be under oath by the candidate and campaign treasurer and such persons are subject to the provisions of Section I 06 07(5) Florida Statutes

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An online instruction guide is available to you on the EFS to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports The Division of Elections will also provide assistance to all users by contacting the EFS Help Desk at (850) 245middotmiddot6280

All of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on the Division of Elections website at httpelectionsmyfloridacom It is your responsibility to read understand and follow the rmiddotequirements of Floridas election laws Therefore please print a copy of the following documents Chapters 104 and 106 Flor-ida Statutes 2014 Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook 2014 Calendar of Reporting Dates and Rule IS-2017 Florida Administrntive Code

Please let me know if you need additional information

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CHAPTERlBACKGROUND

CHAPTER 2 THE CAMPAIGN FINANCING ACT

CHAPTER 3 OFFICES TO BE ELECTED IN 2014

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CHAPTER 5 BECOMING A CANDIDATE

What to File

Filing Officer

Resign-to-Run

Federal Hatch Act for State and Local Employees

Federal Hatch Act for Federal Employees

Changing Parties for Partisan Offices

Changing the Designation of Office

Pro Rata Refund Example

CHAPTER 6 STATEMENT OF SOLICITATION

Who Must File Form DS-DE 102 Statement of Solicitation

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Public Website and Mission Statement

Additional Reporting

CHAPTER7PROHIBITEDACTS

Speaking at Political Meetings

Using State-Owned Aircraft or Motor Vehicle

Using Services of State County Municipal or District Officers or Employees

Making Contributions in the Name of Another

Solicitation from Religious Charitable and Civic Organizations

Accepting Contributions in a Government-Owned Building

Making Malicious Statements

Making False Representation of Military Service

Certifying a False Report

Limitations on Political Activity for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 8 CAMPAIGN TREASURERS

Appointirig Campaign Treasurers and Deputy Treasurers

Duties and Responsibilities

Resignation or Removal

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CHAPTER 9 CAMPAIGN DEPOSiTORIES

Primary Campaign Depository

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Debit Cards

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CHAPTER 10 CONTRIBUTIONS

Unauthorized Contributions

Anonymous Contributions

In-Kind Contributions

Loans

Cash Contributions

Debit and Credit Card Contributions

Contribution Limits for Candidates

Foreign Contributions

Violations

2014 Deadlines for Accepting Contributions

CHAPTER 11 EXPENDITURES

Definition

General Requirements

Checks

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Petty Cash Funds

limits on Petty Cash Fund Amounts

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Credit Cards

Debit Cards

Electioneering Communications

Expenditures for Electioneering Communications

CHAPTER 12 POLITICAL ADVERTISING

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Miscellaneous Advertisements

Use of Closed Captioning and Descriptive Narrative in all Television Broadcasts

CHAPTER 14 FUND RAISERS

Contributions from Fund Raisers

Expenditures for Fund Raisers

Tickets

CHAPTER 15 TELEPHONE SOLICITATION

Telephone Solicitation

Registered Agent

CHAPTER 16 FILING CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Where to File

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Waiver of Report

Incomplete Reports

Reporting Total Sums

Reporting Contributions

Returning Contributions

Reporting Expenditures

Special Requirements for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 17 TERMINATION REPORTS

Prior to Disposing of Surplus Funds

Disposing of Surplus Funds

Money from Separate Interest-Bearing Account or Certificate of Deposit

Campaign Loans Report

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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Incomplete Reports

Reporting Requirements

CHAPTER 19 ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Accessing the EFS

Creating Reports

Submitting Reports

Electronic Receipts

CHAPTER 20 OFFICE ACCOUNTS

Using the Office Account

Reporting Office Account Funds

CHAPTER 21 CARRYOVER CAMPAIGN FUNDS

CHAPTER 22 RECORDKEEPING

Contributions

Expenditures

Preservation of Accounts

Inspections

CHAPTER 23 BOOKKEEPING SUGGESTIONS

CHAPTER 24 FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Automatic Fine Appeal Process

Complaint Process

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APPENDIX B 2014 DEADLINES FOR ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTIONS

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(Sections 106 07 1060705 and 106 141 FS)

Penalty for La~e filing

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first three days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding the primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report For a candidates termination report the fine shall be $50 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report All fines must be paid from the candidates personal funds -not campaign funds

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Reporting lotal Sums

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Nicole Marie Santiago 160 River Bridge Circle Apt 6-208C Oviedo FL 32765-3204

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

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You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

When we conclude the investigation a copy of the Report of Investigation will be mailed to you at the above address You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106 Florida Statutes A copy of the Staff Recommendation will be mailed to you and you may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is

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mailed to you Your timely filed response(s) will be considered by the Commission when determining probable cause

The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

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At any time before a probable cause finding you may notify us in writing that you want to enter into negotiations directed towards reaching a settlement via consent agreement

The Report of Investigation Staff Recommendation and Notice of Hearing will be mailed to the above address as this letter Therefore if your address changes you must notify this office of your new address Otherwise you may not receive these important documents Failure to receive the documents will not delay the probable cause hearing

Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

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DIVISION OF ELECTIONS FEC REFERRAL FORM

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Name Nicole Marie Santiago

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2 I am of legal age and competent to testify to the matters stated herein

3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

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Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

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Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral

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STATE OF FLORIDA FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

16 AUG 31 PM I IO

Florida Elections Commission Petitioner

Case No FEC 15-029 v

Nicole Marie Santiago Respondent

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ORDER OF PROBABLE CAUSE

THIS MATTER was heard by the Florida Elections Commission (Commission) at its

regularly scheduled meeting on August 17 2016 in Tallahassee Florida

Based on the Complaint Report of Investigation Staffs Recommendation and oral

statements (if any) made at the probable cause hearing the Commission finds that there is

probable cause to charge Respondent with the following violation(s)

Count 1

On or about June 27 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 P 1 Report

Count 2

On or about October 3 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G3 Report

Count 3

On or about October 17 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated

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Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 GS Report

Count 4

On or about October 31 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G7 Report

DONE AND ORDERED by the Florida Elections Commission on August 17 2016

Wk~-M Scott Thomas Chairman Florida Elections Commission

Copies furnished to Stephanie J Cunningham Assistant General Counsel Nicole Marie Santiago Respondent Division of Elections Complainant

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO A HEARING

As the Respondent you may elect to resolve this case in several ways First you may elect to resolve this case by consent order where you and Commission staff agree to resolve the violation(s)s and agree to the amount of the fine The consent order is then presented to the Commission for its approval To discuss a consent order contact the FEC attorney identified in the Order of Probable Cause

Second you may request an informal hearing held before the Commission if you do not dispute any material fact in the Staff Recommendation You have 30 days from the date the Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission to request such a hearing The date this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the order At the hearing you will have the right to make written or oral arguments to the Commission concerning the legal issues related to the violation(s) and the potential fine At the request of Respondent the Commission will consider and determine willfulness at an informal hearing Otherwise live witness testimony 1s unnecessary

Third you may request a formal hearing held before an administrative law judge in the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) if you dispute any material fact in the Staff Recommendation You have 30 days from the date the Order of Probable Cause is filed with the

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Commission to request such a hearing The date this order was filed appears in the upper rightshyhand corner of the first page of the order At the hearing you will have the right to present evidence relevant to the violation(s) listed in this order to cross-examine opposing witnesses to impeach any witness and to rebut the evidence presented against you

If you do not elect to resolve the case by consent order or request a formal hearing at the DOAH or an informal hearing before the Commission within 30 days of the date this Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission the case will be sent to the Commission for a formal or informal hearing depending on whether the facts are in dispute The date this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the order

To request a hearing please send a written request to the Commission Clerk Donna Ann Malphurs The address of the Commission Clerk is 107 W Gaines Street Collins Building Suite 224 Tallahassee Florida 32399-1050 The telephone number is (850) 922-4539 The Clerk will provide you with a copy of Chapter 28-106 Florida Administrative Code and other applicable rules upon request No mediation is available

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STATE OF FLORIDA FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

In Re Nicole Marie Santiago Case No FEC 15-029

STAFF RECCgtMMENDATION FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION

Pursuant to Section 10625(4)(c) Florida Statutes undersigned staff counsel files this written recommendation for disposition of the referral in this case recommending that there is probable cause to charge Respondent with violating Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes Based upon a thorough review of the Report ofinvestigation submitted on April 7 2016 the following facts and law support this staff recommendation

1 On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission (Commission) received a referral from the Department of State Division of Elections (Division) alleging that Nicole Marie Santiago (Respondent) violated Chapter 106 Florida Statutes

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Respondent was a 2014 candidate for State Representative District 6 L (ROI

J By letter dated Febrnary 4 2016 the Executive Director notified Respondent that Commission staff would investigate the following statutory provision

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods2

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4 By letter dated June 23 2014 Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records sent Respondent a letter acknowledging that the Division had received her

1 The Report oflnvestigation is referred to herein as ROI

2 The reference to the 2015 G reporting period in the letter finding legal sufficiency is a scriveners error The Divisions referral and supporting documentation alleges violations occurring during the 2014 reporting periods Therefore the scope of the investigation was limited to the 2014 Pl G3 05 and G7 reporting periods consistent with the Divisions refenal

Staff Recommendation FEC 15-029 1

Appointment of Campaign T1easurer and Designation of Campaign Deposito1y fo1 Candidates fo1m (ROI Exhibit 2 page I)

5 The acknowledgment Jetter advised Respondent that all of the Divisions publications and repo1ting fmms were available on its website and directed Respondent to print out the 2014 Calendar of Reporting Dates as well as othe1 relevant documents (ROI Exhibit 2

6 Pmsuant to Section 106 07(7) FJ01ida Statutes in any repo1ting period during which a candidate has not received funds made any contiibutions or expended any repo1table funds the filing of the 1equi1ed repo1t fo1 that pe1iod is waived However the candidate is required to notify the filing officer in wiiting on the presc1ibed reporting date that no report is being filed on that date

7 The Candidate amp Campaign Treasurer Handbook references the statutory requirement regarding written notification and directs candidates to notify the Division by way of the Divisions electronic filing system (ROI Exhibit 3 page 6) The Candidate EFS Users Guide shows the p10cess through which to notify the Division The users guide instrncts candidates to select the relevant reporting period and place a checkmark in a box titled Waiver to indicate the Jack of reportable financial activity (ROI Exhibit 4 pages 3-4)

8 Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed 1eporting dates that no reports would be filed for the following repo1ting periods as set forth in the table below (ROI Exhibit 5)

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9 Respondent was given multiple opportunities to respond to Commission staffs investigation but failed to do so (Attachment A)

10 P10bable Cause is defined as reasonable grounds of suspicion supported by circumstances sufficiently st10ng to warrant a cautious per son in the belief that the person has committed the offense charged Schmitt v State 590 So 2d 404 409 (Fla 1991 Probable cause exists where the facts and circumstances of which an [investigator] has reasonably trnstworthy info1mation are sufficient in themselves for a reasonable man to reach the conclusion that an offense has been committed Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles v Favino 667 So 2d 305 309 (Fla I st DCA 1995)

Staff Recommendation FEC 15-029 2

1 L The facts set forth above show that Respondent was a 2014 candidate for State Representative DisIict 61 Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting dates that no reports would be filed for the following reporting periods 2014 Pl 2014 G3 2014 G5 and 2014 G7

Based upon these facts and circumstances I recommend that the Commission find ----prebahle-eattse-ro-~-esptmclent-with--v-iclating-the-fcltowmiddot

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On or about June 27 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 PI Report

Count2

On or about October 3 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section I 06 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G3 Report

Count3

On or about October 17 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section I 06 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G5 Report

Count4

On or about October 31 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G7 Report

Respectfolly submitted on~J 2016

Staff Recommendation FEC 15middot029 3

I reviewed this Staff Recommendation this _Od_l~iay-Qf~~

Staff Recommendation FEC 15029

Amy McKeeve1 Executive Direc r

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FLORIIJIA ELECTIONS COMMISSION PHONE JLOltG

Case No FEC 15-029

Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Complainant Division of Elections

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Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent regarding the waive1s of rep01t that were filed late There was no answe1 I 1eceived a message that the mailbox was full and could not 1eceive any additional messages Memo to File No Entered by MBW

2 Date and time March 18 2016945 am Name Respondent Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent regarding the waive1s ofiepo1t that were filed late There was no answe1 I left a message on her voice mail Memo to File No Entered by MBW

3 Date and time March 31 2016 1204 pm Name Respondent Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent 1egarding the waivers ofrepo1t that were filed late There was no answer I left a message on her voice mail Memo to File No Entered by MBW

4 Date and time Name Phone Summary Memo to File No Entered by

5 Date and time Name Phone Summary Memo to File No Entered by

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FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Case Numbermiddot FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Complainant Division of Elections Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes failure of a candidate who did not receive any contributions

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1 An appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository (DS-DE 9) was filed on June 20 2014 (Ex 1)

2 An acknowledgement letter was mailed to the address provided on Respondents DS-DE 9 on June 23 2014 advising Respondent that all of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on their website including Chapter 106 Florida Statutes the Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook and the Calendar of Reporting Dates (Ex 2)

3 The acknowledgement letter also states An online instruction guide is available to you on the EF S to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports and provides the telephone number for the Divisions EF S Help Desk

4 The Candidate and Campaign Ireasurer Handbook discusses filing a waiver when there is no activity to disclose on page 47 (Ex 3)

5 Pages 12 13 44 and 45 of the Candidate EFS Users Guide discuss how to notify the Division on the prescribed reporting date that no report will be filed using the EF S Specifically page 13 instructs the user to click the box next to waiver ifthere is no activity to disclose (Ex 4)

6 In a telephone interview on April 2 2015 Kristi Reid-Bronson clarified that once the waiver box is chosen and a new report is opened as shown on Page 12 the only available option on the report summary screen will be Go To File Report as shown on Page 13 Choosing Go To File Report will take the user directly to the screens where the candidate treasurer PINS are entered as shown on Pages 44 and 45

7 Respondents filing history reflects the untimely filed notifications summarized below (Ex 5)

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8 Respondent did not provide a written response to the referral

9 Respondent did not file a written response to the legal sufficiency letter and did not return my telephone calls

ROI Failure to Notify FO (0315)

IO Ms Kristi Reid Bronson Respondents filing officer confomed in an email that the info1mation on Respondents filing histo1y (Ex 5) is co11ect Respondent was late filing her first notification however she timely filed notifications for the next eight repo1ting periods Respondent did not timely file the notifications fo1 the 2014 03 05 and 07 repo1ting periods however she timely filed notifications for the 2014 04 and 06 repo1ting periods

11 Respondent has not had any prior cases before the Commission

12 I attempted to contact Respondent on three occasions to give he1 an oppo1tunity to discuss the allegations in the referral Additionally an affidavit was mailed to Respondent on March 16 2016 As of the date of this repo1t all attempts to contact Respondent have been unsuccessfol

13 Because Respondent has not contacted the Commission or 1etumed an affidavit I am unable to asce1tain whether Respondent has read Chapter 106 Florida Statutes andor the Candidate and Campaign Teaswer Handbook Respondent signed her Statement of Candidate form on June 19 2014 (Ex 6)

ROI Failure to Notify FO (03115)

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Nicole Marie Santiago -- FEC 15-029

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Nicole Santiago 2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tam pa FL 33605

Dear Ms Santiago

This will acknowledge receipt of the Appointment of Campaign T 1easurer and Designation of Campaign Depository for the office of State Representative which was placed on file in our office on June 20 2014 Your name has been placed on the 2014 active candidate list

Campaign I reasurers Repor1s

Your first campaign treasurers report will be due on June 27 2014 The report will cover the period ofJune 1-20 2014 (Pl) All candidates who file reports with the Division of Elections aie required to file by means of the Divisions Electronic Filing System (EFS)

Credentials and Sign-ons

Below is the web address to access the EFS and your user identification number The enclosed sealed envelope contains your initial password Once you have logged in using the initial password you will be immediately prompted to change it to a confidential sign-on You your campaign treasurer and deputy treasurers are responsible for protecting these passwords from disclosure and are responsible for all filings using these credentials unless the Division is notified that your credentials have been compromised

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Pin numbers are confidential secure credentials that allow you to submit reports and update personal information The enclosed sealed envelope contains your confidential pin numbers

Each candidate is required to provide the Division of Elections with confidential personal information that may be used to allow access in the event that password is forgotten or lost When you enter the campaign account screen there will be a drop down box where you pick a question (such as Whal is your mothers maiden name) and supply an answer All passwords and answers to questions are stored as encrypted data and cannot be viewed by Division staff and given out over the phone Please notify the Division if your credentials have been compromised

Timely Filing

All reports filed must be completed and filed through the EFS no later than midnight Eastern Standard I ime of the due date Reports not filed by midnight of the due date are late filed and subject to the penalties in Section I 06 07(8) Florida Statutes In the event that the EFS is inoperable on the due date the report will be accepted as timely filed if filed no later than midnight of the first business day the EFS becomes operable No fine will be levied during the period the EFS was inoperable

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late rep01t

Electronic Receipts

The person submitting the report on the EFS will be issued an electronic receipt indicating and verif)ing the report was filed Each campaign treasurers report filed by means of the EFS is considered to be under oath by the candidate and campaign treasurer and such persons are subject to the provisions of Section I 06 07(5) Florida Statutes

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An online instruction guide is available to you on the EFS to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports The Division of Elections will also provide assistance to all users by contacting the EFS Help Desk at (850) 245middotmiddot6280

All of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on the Division of Elections website at httpelectionsmyfloridacom It is your responsibility to read understand and follow the rmiddotequirements of Floridas election laws Therefore please print a copy of the following documents Chapters 104 and 106 Flor-ida Statutes 2014 Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook 2014 Calendar of Reporting Dates and Rule IS-2017 Florida Administrntive Code

Please let me know if you need additional information

Sincerely

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CHAPTERlBACKGROUND

CHAPTER 2 THE CAMPAIGN FINANCING ACT

CHAPTER 3 OFFICES TO BE ELECTED IN 2014

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CHAPTER 5 BECOMING A CANDIDATE

What to File

Filing Officer

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Federal Hatch Act for Federal Employees

Changing Parties for Partisan Offices

Changing the Designation of Office

Pro Rata Refund Example

CHAPTER 6 STATEMENT OF SOLICITATION

Who Must File Form DS-DE 102 Statement of Solicitation

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Public Website and Mission Statement

Additional Reporting

CHAPTER7PROHIBITEDACTS

Speaking at Political Meetings

Using State-Owned Aircraft or Motor Vehicle

Using Services of State County Municipal or District Officers or Employees

Making Contributions in the Name of Another

Solicitation from Religious Charitable and Civic Organizations

Accepting Contributions in a Government-Owned Building

Making Malicious Statements

Making False Representation of Military Service

Certifying a False Report

Limitations on Political Activity for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 8 CAMPAIGN TREASURERS

Appointirig Campaign Treasurers and Deputy Treasurers

Duties and Responsibilities

Resignation or Removal

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Primary Campaign Depository

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Debit Cards

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CHAPTER 10 CONTRIBUTIONS

Unauthorized Contributions

Anonymous Contributions

In-Kind Contributions

Loans

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Contribution Limits for Candidates

Foreign Contributions

Violations

2014 Deadlines for Accepting Contributions

CHAPTER 11 EXPENDITURES

Definition

General Requirements

Checks

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Petty Cash Funds

limits on Petty Cash Fund Amounts

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Credit Cards

Debit Cards

Electioneering Communications

Expenditures for Electioneering Communications

CHAPTER 12 POLITICAL ADVERTISING

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Miscellaneous Advertisements

Use of Closed Captioning and Descriptive Narrative in all Television Broadcasts

CHAPTER 14 FUND RAISERS

Contributions from Fund Raisers

Expenditures for Fund Raisers

Tickets

CHAPTER 15 TELEPHONE SOLICITATION

Telephone Solicitation

Registered Agent

CHAPTER 16 FILING CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Where to File

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Waiver of Report

Incomplete Reports

Reporting Total Sums

Reporting Contributions

Returning Contributions

Reporting Expenditures

Special Requirements for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 17 TERMINATION REPORTS

Prior to Disposing of Surplus Funds

Disposing of Surplus Funds

Money from Separate Interest-Bearing Account or Certificate of Deposit

Campaign Loans Report

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Incomplete Reports

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CHAPTER 19 ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Accessing the EFS

Creating Reports

Submitting Reports

Electronic Receipts

CHAPTER 20 OFFICE ACCOUNTS

Using the Office Account

Reporting Office Account Funds

CHAPTER 21 CARRYOVER CAMPAIGN FUNDS

CHAPTER 22 RECORDKEEPING

Contributions

Expenditures

Preservation of Accounts

Inspections

CHAPTER 23 BOOKKEEPING SUGGESTIONS

CHAPTER 24 FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Automatic Fine Appeal Process

Complaint Process

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(Sections 106 07 1060705 and 106 141 FS)

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Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first three days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding the primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report For a candidates termination report the fine shall be $50 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report All fines must be paid from the candidates personal funds -not campaign funds

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Reporting lotal Sums

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Each candidate must file a statement with the qualifying officer within 10 days after the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository is filed Willful failure to file this form is a first degree misdemeanor and a civil violation of the Campaign Financing Act which may result in a fine of up to $1000 (ss 10619(1)(c) 106265(1) Florida Statutes)

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FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION 107 W Gaines Street

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February 4 2016

Nicole Marie Santiago 160 River Bridge Circle Apt 6-208C Oviedo FL 32765-3204

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

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You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

When we conclude the investigation a copy of the Report of Investigation will be mailed to you at the above address You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106 Florida Statutes A copy of the Staff Recommendation will be mailed to you and you may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is

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mailed to you Your timely filed response(s) will be considered by the Commission when determining probable cause

The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

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At any time before a probable cause finding you may notify us in writing that you want to enter into negotiations directed towards reaching a settlement via consent agreement

The Report of Investigation Staff Recommendation and Notice of Hearing will be mailed to the above address as this letter Therefore if your address changes you must notify this office of your new address Otherwise you may not receive these important documents Failure to receive the documents will not delay the probable cause hearing

Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

Sincerely

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DIVISION OF ELECTIONS FEC REFERRAL FORM

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Name Nicole Marie Santiago

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capacity I oversee the Divisions duties related to the filing of campaign finance reports This affidavit is made upon my personal knowledge including information obtained from review of the attached records of which lam the custodian

2 I am of legal age and competent to testify to the matters stated herein

3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral

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Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 GS Report

Count 4

On or about October 31 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G7 Report

DONE AND ORDERED by the Florida Elections Commission on August 17 2016

Wk~-M Scott Thomas Chairman Florida Elections Commission

Copies furnished to Stephanie J Cunningham Assistant General Counsel Nicole Marie Santiago Respondent Division of Elections Complainant

NOTICE OF RIGHT TO A HEARING

As the Respondent you may elect to resolve this case in several ways First you may elect to resolve this case by consent order where you and Commission staff agree to resolve the violation(s)s and agree to the amount of the fine The consent order is then presented to the Commission for its approval To discuss a consent order contact the FEC attorney identified in the Order of Probable Cause

Second you may request an informal hearing held before the Commission if you do not dispute any material fact in the Staff Recommendation You have 30 days from the date the Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission to request such a hearing The date this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the order At the hearing you will have the right to make written or oral arguments to the Commission concerning the legal issues related to the violation(s) and the potential fine At the request of Respondent the Commission will consider and determine willfulness at an informal hearing Otherwise live witness testimony 1s unnecessary

Third you may request a formal hearing held before an administrative law judge in the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH) if you dispute any material fact in the Staff Recommendation You have 30 days from the date the Order of Probable Cause is filed with the

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Commission to request such a hearing The date this order was filed appears in the upper rightshyhand corner of the first page of the order At the hearing you will have the right to present evidence relevant to the violation(s) listed in this order to cross-examine opposing witnesses to impeach any witness and to rebut the evidence presented against you

If you do not elect to resolve the case by consent order or request a formal hearing at the DOAH or an informal hearing before the Commission within 30 days of the date this Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission the case will be sent to the Commission for a formal or informal hearing depending on whether the facts are in dispute The date this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the order

To request a hearing please send a written request to the Commission Clerk Donna Ann Malphurs The address of the Commission Clerk is 107 W Gaines Street Collins Building Suite 224 Tallahassee Florida 32399-1050 The telephone number is (850) 922-4539 The Clerk will provide you with a copy of Chapter 28-106 Florida Administrative Code and other applicable rules upon request No mediation is available

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STATE OF FLORIDA FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

In Re Nicole Marie Santiago Case No FEC 15-029

STAFF RECCgtMMENDATION FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION

Pursuant to Section 10625(4)(c) Florida Statutes undersigned staff counsel files this written recommendation for disposition of the referral in this case recommending that there is probable cause to charge Respondent with violating Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes Based upon a thorough review of the Report ofinvestigation submitted on April 7 2016 the following facts and law support this staff recommendation

1 On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission (Commission) received a referral from the Department of State Division of Elections (Division) alleging that Nicole Marie Santiago (Respondent) violated Chapter 106 Florida Statutes

2 Exhibit 6) 1

Respondent was a 2014 candidate for State Representative District 6 L (ROI

J By letter dated Febrnary 4 2016 the Executive Director notified Respondent that Commission staff would investigate the following statutory provision

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods2

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4 By letter dated June 23 2014 Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records sent Respondent a letter acknowledging that the Division had received her

1 The Report oflnvestigation is referred to herein as ROI

2 The reference to the 2015 G reporting period in the letter finding legal sufficiency is a scriveners error The Divisions referral and supporting documentation alleges violations occurring during the 2014 reporting periods Therefore the scope of the investigation was limited to the 2014 Pl G3 05 and G7 reporting periods consistent with the Divisions refenal

Staff Recommendation FEC 15-029 1

Appointment of Campaign T1easurer and Designation of Campaign Deposito1y fo1 Candidates fo1m (ROI Exhibit 2 page I)

5 The acknowledgment Jetter advised Respondent that all of the Divisions publications and repo1ting fmms were available on its website and directed Respondent to print out the 2014 Calendar of Reporting Dates as well as othe1 relevant documents (ROI Exhibit 2

6 Pmsuant to Section 106 07(7) FJ01ida Statutes in any repo1ting period during which a candidate has not received funds made any contiibutions or expended any repo1table funds the filing of the 1equi1ed repo1t fo1 that pe1iod is waived However the candidate is required to notify the filing officer in wiiting on the presc1ibed reporting date that no report is being filed on that date

7 The Candidate amp Campaign Treasurer Handbook references the statutory requirement regarding written notification and directs candidates to notify the Division by way of the Divisions electronic filing system (ROI Exhibit 3 page 6) The Candidate EFS Users Guide shows the p10cess through which to notify the Division The users guide instrncts candidates to select the relevant reporting period and place a checkmark in a box titled Waiver to indicate the Jack of reportable financial activity (ROI Exhibit 4 pages 3-4)

8 Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed 1eporting dates that no reports would be filed for the following repo1ting periods as set forth in the table below (ROI Exhibit 5)

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Date Notification Due Date Notification No of Days Late Filed

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9 Respondent was given multiple opportunities to respond to Commission staffs investigation but failed to do so (Attachment A)

10 P10bable Cause is defined as reasonable grounds of suspicion supported by circumstances sufficiently st10ng to warrant a cautious per son in the belief that the person has committed the offense charged Schmitt v State 590 So 2d 404 409 (Fla 1991 Probable cause exists where the facts and circumstances of which an [investigator] has reasonably trnstworthy info1mation are sufficient in themselves for a reasonable man to reach the conclusion that an offense has been committed Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles v Favino 667 So 2d 305 309 (Fla I st DCA 1995)

Staff Recommendation FEC 15-029 2

1 L The facts set forth above show that Respondent was a 2014 candidate for State Representative DisIict 61 Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting dates that no reports would be filed for the following reporting periods 2014 Pl 2014 G3 2014 G5 and 2014 G7

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Count 1

On or about June 27 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 PI Report

Count2

On or about October 3 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section I 06 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G3 Report

Count3

On or about October 17 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section I 06 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G5 Report

Count4

On or about October 31 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G7 Report

Respectfolly submitted on~J 2016

Staff Recommendation FEC 15middot029 3

I reviewed this Staff Recommendation this _Od_l~iay-Qf~~

Staff Recommendation FEC 15029

Amy McKeeve1 Executive Direc r

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FLORIIJIA ELECTIONS COMMISSION PHONE JLOltG

Case No FEC 15-029

Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Complainant Division of Elections

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Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent regarding the waive1s of rep01t that were filed late There was no answe1 I 1eceived a message that the mailbox was full and could not 1eceive any additional messages Memo to File No Entered by MBW

2 Date and time March 18 2016945 am Name Respondent Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent regarding the waive1s ofiepo1t that were filed late There was no answe1 I left a message on her voice mail Memo to File No Entered by MBW

3 Date and time March 31 2016 1204 pm Name Respondent Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent 1egarding the waivers ofrepo1t that were filed late There was no answer I left a message on her voice mail Memo to File No Entered by MBW

4 Date and time Name Phone Summary Memo to File No Entered by

5 Date and time Name Phone Summary Memo to File No Entered by

6 Date and time Name

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FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Case Numbermiddot FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Complainant Division of Elections Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes failure of a candidate who did not receive any contributions

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1 An appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository (DS-DE 9) was filed on June 20 2014 (Ex 1)

2 An acknowledgement letter was mailed to the address provided on Respondents DS-DE 9 on June 23 2014 advising Respondent that all of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on their website including Chapter 106 Florida Statutes the Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook and the Calendar of Reporting Dates (Ex 2)

3 The acknowledgement letter also states An online instruction guide is available to you on the EF S to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports and provides the telephone number for the Divisions EF S Help Desk

4 The Candidate and Campaign Ireasurer Handbook discusses filing a waiver when there is no activity to disclose on page 47 (Ex 3)

5 Pages 12 13 44 and 45 of the Candidate EFS Users Guide discuss how to notify the Division on the prescribed reporting date that no report will be filed using the EF S Specifically page 13 instructs the user to click the box next to waiver ifthere is no activity to disclose (Ex 4)

6 In a telephone interview on April 2 2015 Kristi Reid-Bronson clarified that once the waiver box is chosen and a new report is opened as shown on Page 12 the only available option on the report summary screen will be Go To File Report as shown on Page 13 Choosing Go To File Report will take the user directly to the screens where the candidate treasurer PINS are entered as shown on Pages 44 and 45

7 Respondents filing history reflects the untimely filed notifications summarized below (Ex 5)

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8 Respondent did not provide a written response to the referral

9 Respondent did not file a written response to the legal sufficiency letter and did not return my telephone calls

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IO Ms Kristi Reid Bronson Respondents filing officer confomed in an email that the info1mation on Respondents filing histo1y (Ex 5) is co11ect Respondent was late filing her first notification however she timely filed notifications for the next eight repo1ting periods Respondent did not timely file the notifications fo1 the 2014 03 05 and 07 repo1ting periods however she timely filed notifications for the 2014 04 and 06 repo1ting periods

11 Respondent has not had any prior cases before the Commission

12 I attempted to contact Respondent on three occasions to give he1 an oppo1tunity to discuss the allegations in the referral Additionally an affidavit was mailed to Respondent on March 16 2016 As of the date of this repo1t all attempts to contact Respondent have been unsuccessfol

13 Because Respondent has not contacted the Commission or 1etumed an affidavit I am unable to asce1tain whether Respondent has read Chapter 106 Florida Statutes andor the Candidate and Campaign Teaswer Handbook Respondent signed her Statement of Candidate form on June 19 2014 (Ex 6)

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This will acknowledge receipt of the Appointment of Campaign T 1easurer and Designation of Campaign Depository for the office of State Representative which was placed on file in our office on June 20 2014 Your name has been placed on the 2014 active candidate list

Campaign I reasurers Repor1s

Your first campaign treasurers report will be due on June 27 2014 The report will cover the period ofJune 1-20 2014 (Pl) All candidates who file reports with the Division of Elections aie required to file by means of the Divisions Electronic Filing System (EFS)

Credentials and Sign-ons

Below is the web address to access the EFS and your user identification number The enclosed sealed envelope contains your initial password Once you have logged in using the initial password you will be immediately prompted to change it to a confidential sign-on You your campaign treasurer and deputy treasurers are responsible for protecting these passwords from disclosure and are responsible for all filings using these credentials unless the Division is notified that your credentials have been compromised

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Pin numbers are confidential secure credentials that allow you to submit reports and update personal information The enclosed sealed envelope contains your confidential pin numbers

Each candidate is required to provide the Division of Elections with confidential personal information that may be used to allow access in the event that password is forgotten or lost When you enter the campaign account screen there will be a drop down box where you pick a question (such as Whal is your mothers maiden name) and supply an answer All passwords and answers to questions are stored as encrypted data and cannot be viewed by Division staff and given out over the phone Please notify the Division if your credentials have been compromised

Timely Filing

All reports filed must be completed and filed through the EFS no later than midnight Eastern Standard I ime of the due date Reports not filed by midnight of the due date are late filed and subject to the penalties in Section I 06 07(8) Florida Statutes In the event that the EFS is inoperable on the due date the report will be accepted as timely filed if filed no later than midnight of the first business day the EFS becomes operable No fine will be levied during the period the EFS was inoperable

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late rep01t

Electronic Receipts

The person submitting the report on the EFS will be issued an electronic receipt indicating and verif)ing the report was filed Each campaign treasurers report filed by means of the EFS is considered to be under oath by the candidate and campaign treasurer and such persons are subject to the provisions of Section I 06 07(5) Florida Statutes

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An online instruction guide is available to you on the EFS to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports The Division of Elections will also provide assistance to all users by contacting the EFS Help Desk at (850) 245middotmiddot6280

All of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on the Division of Elections website at httpelectionsmyfloridacom It is your responsibility to read understand and follow the rmiddotequirements of Floridas election laws Therefore please print a copy of the following documents Chapters 104 and 106 Flor-ida Statutes 2014 Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook 2014 Calendar of Reporting Dates and Rule IS-2017 Florida Administrntive Code

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CHAPTERlBACKGROUND

CHAPTER 2 THE CAMPAIGN FINANCING ACT

CHAPTER 3 OFFICES TO BE ELECTED IN 2014

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CHAPTER 5 BECOMING A CANDIDATE

What to File

Filing Officer

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Changing Parties for Partisan Offices

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CHAPTER 6 STATEMENT OF SOLICITATION

Who Must File Form DS-DE 102 Statement of Solicitation

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Public Website and Mission Statement

Additional Reporting

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Speaking at Political Meetings

Using State-Owned Aircraft or Motor Vehicle

Using Services of State County Municipal or District Officers or Employees

Making Contributions in the Name of Another

Solicitation from Religious Charitable and Civic Organizations

Accepting Contributions in a Government-Owned Building

Making Malicious Statements

Making False Representation of Military Service

Certifying a False Report

Limitations on Political Activity for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 8 CAMPAIGN TREASURERS

Appointirig Campaign Treasurers and Deputy Treasurers

Duties and Responsibilities

Resignation or Removal

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Unauthorized Contributions

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Contribution Limits for Candidates

Foreign Contributions

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2014 Deadlines for Accepting Contributions

CHAPTER 11 EXPENDITURES

Definition

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Checks

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Credit Cards

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Miscellaneous Advertisements

Use of Closed Captioning and Descriptive Narrative in all Television Broadcasts

CHAPTER 14 FUND RAISERS

Contributions from Fund Raisers

Expenditures for Fund Raisers

Tickets

CHAPTER 15 TELEPHONE SOLICITATION

Telephone Solicitation

Registered Agent

CHAPTER 16 FILING CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Where to File

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Waiver of Report

Incomplete Reports

Reporting Total Sums

Reporting Contributions

Returning Contributions

Reporting Expenditures

Special Requirements for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 17 TERMINATION REPORTS

Prior to Disposing of Surplus Funds

Disposing of Surplus Funds

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Campaign Loans Report

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CHAPTER 19 ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Accessing the EFS

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Electronic Receipts

CHAPTER 20 OFFICE ACCOUNTS

Using the Office Account

Reporting Office Account Funds

CHAPTER 21 CARRYOVER CAMPAIGN FUNDS

CHAPTER 22 RECORDKEEPING

Contributions

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CHAPTER 23 BOOKKEEPING SUGGESTIONS

CHAPTER 24 FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Automatic Fine Appeal Process

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Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first three days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding the primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report For a candidates termination report the fine shall be $50 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report All fines must be paid from the candidates personal funds -not campaign funds

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Reporting lotal Sums

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RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

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You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

When we conclude the investigation a copy of the Report of Investigation will be mailed to you at the above address You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106 Florida Statutes A copy of the Staff Recommendation will be mailed to you and you may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is

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mailed to you Your timely filed response(s) will be considered by the Commission when determining probable cause

The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

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At any time before a probable cause finding you may notify us in writing that you want to enter into negotiations directed towards reaching a settlement via consent agreement

The Report of Investigation Staff Recommendation and Notice of Hearing will be mailed to the above address as this letter Therefore if your address changes you must notify this office of your new address Otherwise you may not receive these important documents Failure to receive the documents will not delay the probable cause hearing

Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

Sincerely

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DIVISION OF ELECTIONS FEC REFERRAL FORM

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Name Nicole Marie Santiago

Account Number 63418

Treasurer Nicole Marie Santiago

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The Division of Elections is referring this issue to the Florida Elections Commission pursuant to Section 106 25 and 106 19(1 )(c) Florida Statutes in that written notifications of no reports were filed after the applicable reporting deadline for the following reports

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2014 G3

2014 G5

2014 G7

Due Date

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1032014

10172014

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Date Waiver Filed

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The late filings of the required waiver reports reflect a deliberate failure to provide information to the filing officer as required by Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes ie no report is being filed on the prescribed reporting date middot

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Kristi Reid Bronson I jq January 7 2015

STATE OF FLORIDA County of Leon

AFFIDAVIT

Kristi Reid Bronson being duly sworn says

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capacity I oversee the Divisions duties related to the filing of campaign finance reports This affidavit is made upon my personal knowledge including information obtained from review of the attached records of which lam the custodian

2 I am of legal age and competent to testify to the matters stated herein

3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral

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Commission to request such a hearing The date this order was filed appears in the upper rightshyhand corner of the first page of the order At the hearing you will have the right to present evidence relevant to the violation(s) listed in this order to cross-examine opposing witnesses to impeach any witness and to rebut the evidence presented against you

If you do not elect to resolve the case by consent order or request a formal hearing at the DOAH or an informal hearing before the Commission within 30 days of the date this Order of Probable Cause is filed with the Commission the case will be sent to the Commission for a formal or informal hearing depending on whether the facts are in dispute The date this order was filed appears in the upper right-hand corner of the first page of the order

To request a hearing please send a written request to the Commission Clerk Donna Ann Malphurs The address of the Commission Clerk is 107 W Gaines Street Collins Building Suite 224 Tallahassee Florida 32399-1050 The telephone number is (850) 922-4539 The Clerk will provide you with a copy of Chapter 28-106 Florida Administrative Code and other applicable rules upon request No mediation is available

POrder of Probable Causedocx (0714) FEC Case 15-029

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STATE OF FLORIDA FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

In Re Nicole Marie Santiago Case No FEC 15-029

STAFF RECCgtMMENDATION FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION

Pursuant to Section 10625(4)(c) Florida Statutes undersigned staff counsel files this written recommendation for disposition of the referral in this case recommending that there is probable cause to charge Respondent with violating Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes Based upon a thorough review of the Report ofinvestigation submitted on April 7 2016 the following facts and law support this staff recommendation

1 On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission (Commission) received a referral from the Department of State Division of Elections (Division) alleging that Nicole Marie Santiago (Respondent) violated Chapter 106 Florida Statutes

2 Exhibit 6) 1

Respondent was a 2014 candidate for State Representative District 6 L (ROI

J By letter dated Febrnary 4 2016 the Executive Director notified Respondent that Commission staff would investigate the following statutory provision

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods2

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4 By letter dated June 23 2014 Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records sent Respondent a letter acknowledging that the Division had received her

1 The Report oflnvestigation is referred to herein as ROI

2 The reference to the 2015 G reporting period in the letter finding legal sufficiency is a scriveners error The Divisions referral and supporting documentation alleges violations occurring during the 2014 reporting periods Therefore the scope of the investigation was limited to the 2014 Pl G3 05 and G7 reporting periods consistent with the Divisions refenal

Staff Recommendation FEC 15-029 1

Appointment of Campaign T1easurer and Designation of Campaign Deposito1y fo1 Candidates fo1m (ROI Exhibit 2 page I)

5 The acknowledgment Jetter advised Respondent that all of the Divisions publications and repo1ting fmms were available on its website and directed Respondent to print out the 2014 Calendar of Reporting Dates as well as othe1 relevant documents (ROI Exhibit 2

6 Pmsuant to Section 106 07(7) FJ01ida Statutes in any repo1ting period during which a candidate has not received funds made any contiibutions or expended any repo1table funds the filing of the 1equi1ed repo1t fo1 that pe1iod is waived However the candidate is required to notify the filing officer in wiiting on the presc1ibed reporting date that no report is being filed on that date

7 The Candidate amp Campaign Treasurer Handbook references the statutory requirement regarding written notification and directs candidates to notify the Division by way of the Divisions electronic filing system (ROI Exhibit 3 page 6) The Candidate EFS Users Guide shows the p10cess through which to notify the Division The users guide instrncts candidates to select the relevant reporting period and place a checkmark in a box titled Waiver to indicate the Jack of reportable financial activity (ROI Exhibit 4 pages 3-4)

8 Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed 1eporting dates that no reports would be filed for the following repo1ting periods as set forth in the table below (ROI Exhibit 5)

Report

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Report Cover Period

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Date Notification Due Date Notification No of Days Late Filed

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9 Respondent was given multiple opportunities to respond to Commission staffs investigation but failed to do so (Attachment A)

10 P10bable Cause is defined as reasonable grounds of suspicion supported by circumstances sufficiently st10ng to warrant a cautious per son in the belief that the person has committed the offense charged Schmitt v State 590 So 2d 404 409 (Fla 1991 Probable cause exists where the facts and circumstances of which an [investigator] has reasonably trnstworthy info1mation are sufficient in themselves for a reasonable man to reach the conclusion that an offense has been committed Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles v Favino 667 So 2d 305 309 (Fla I st DCA 1995)

Staff Recommendation FEC 15-029 2

1 L The facts set forth above show that Respondent was a 2014 candidate for State Representative DisIict 61 Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting dates that no reports would be filed for the following reporting periods 2014 Pl 2014 G3 2014 G5 and 2014 G7

Based upon these facts and circumstances I recommend that the Commission find ----prebahle-eattse-ro-~-esptmclent-with--v-iclating-the-fcltowmiddot

Count 1

On or about June 27 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 PI Report

Count2

On or about October 3 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section I 06 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G3 Report

Count3

On or about October 17 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section I 06 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G5 Report

Count4

On or about October 31 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G7 Report

Respectfolly submitted on~J 2016

Staff Recommendation FEC 15middot029 3

I reviewed this Staff Recommendation this _Od_l~iay-Qf~~

Staff Recommendation FEC 15029

Amy McKeeve1 Executive Direc r

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FLORIIJIA ELECTIONS COMMISSION PHONE JLOltG

Case No FEC 15-029

Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Complainant Division of Elections

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Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent regarding the waive1s of rep01t that were filed late There was no answe1 I 1eceived a message that the mailbox was full and could not 1eceive any additional messages Memo to File No Entered by MBW

2 Date and time March 18 2016945 am Name Respondent Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent regarding the waive1s ofiepo1t that were filed late There was no answe1 I left a message on her voice mail Memo to File No Entered by MBW

3 Date and time March 31 2016 1204 pm Name Respondent Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent 1egarding the waivers ofrepo1t that were filed late There was no answer I left a message on her voice mail Memo to File No Entered by MBW

4 Date and time Name Phone Summary Memo to File No Entered by

5 Date and time Name Phone Summary Memo to File No Entered by

6 Date and time Name

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FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Case Numbermiddot FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Complainant Division of Elections Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes failure of a candidate who did not receive any contributions

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1 An appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository (DS-DE 9) was filed on June 20 2014 (Ex 1)

2 An acknowledgement letter was mailed to the address provided on Respondents DS-DE 9 on June 23 2014 advising Respondent that all of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on their website including Chapter 106 Florida Statutes the Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook and the Calendar of Reporting Dates (Ex 2)

3 The acknowledgement letter also states An online instruction guide is available to you on the EF S to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports and provides the telephone number for the Divisions EF S Help Desk

4 The Candidate and Campaign Ireasurer Handbook discusses filing a waiver when there is no activity to disclose on page 47 (Ex 3)

5 Pages 12 13 44 and 45 of the Candidate EFS Users Guide discuss how to notify the Division on the prescribed reporting date that no report will be filed using the EF S Specifically page 13 instructs the user to click the box next to waiver ifthere is no activity to disclose (Ex 4)

6 In a telephone interview on April 2 2015 Kristi Reid-Bronson clarified that once the waiver box is chosen and a new report is opened as shown on Page 12 the only available option on the report summary screen will be Go To File Report as shown on Page 13 Choosing Go To File Report will take the user directly to the screens where the candidate treasurer PINS are entered as shown on Pages 44 and 45

7 Respondents filing history reflects the untimely filed notifications summarized below (Ex 5)

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8 Respondent did not provide a written response to the referral

9 Respondent did not file a written response to the legal sufficiency letter and did not return my telephone calls

ROI Failure to Notify FO (0315)

IO Ms Kristi Reid Bronson Respondents filing officer confomed in an email that the info1mation on Respondents filing histo1y (Ex 5) is co11ect Respondent was late filing her first notification however she timely filed notifications for the next eight repo1ting periods Respondent did not timely file the notifications fo1 the 2014 03 05 and 07 repo1ting periods however she timely filed notifications for the 2014 04 and 06 repo1ting periods

11 Respondent has not had any prior cases before the Commission

12 I attempted to contact Respondent on three occasions to give he1 an oppo1tunity to discuss the allegations in the referral Additionally an affidavit was mailed to Respondent on March 16 2016 As of the date of this repo1t all attempts to contact Respondent have been unsuccessfol

13 Because Respondent has not contacted the Commission or 1etumed an affidavit I am unable to asce1tain whether Respondent has read Chapter 106 Florida Statutes andor the Candidate and Campaign Teaswer Handbook Respondent signed her Statement of Candidate form on June 19 2014 (Ex 6)

ROI Failure to Notify FO (03115)

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FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

Nicole Marie Santiago -- FEC 15-029

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Acknowledgement Lette1

Relevant pages of the Candidate Handbook

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APPOINTMENT OF CAMPAIGN TREASURER AND DESIGNATION OF CAMPAIGN DEPOSITORY FOR CANDIDATES

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Nicole Santiago 2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tam pa FL 33605

Dear Ms Santiago

This will acknowledge receipt of the Appointment of Campaign T 1easurer and Designation of Campaign Depository for the office of State Representative which was placed on file in our office on June 20 2014 Your name has been placed on the 2014 active candidate list

Campaign I reasurers Repor1s

Your first campaign treasurers report will be due on June 27 2014 The report will cover the period ofJune 1-20 2014 (Pl) All candidates who file reports with the Division of Elections aie required to file by means of the Divisions Electronic Filing System (EFS)

Credentials and Sign-ons

Below is the web address to access the EFS and your user identification number The enclosed sealed envelope contains your initial password Once you have logged in using the initial password you will be immediately prompted to change it to a confidential sign-on You your campaign treasurer and deputy treasurers are responsible for protecting these passwords from disclosure and are responsible for all filings using these credentials unless the Division is notified that your credentials have been compromised

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Pin numbers are confidential secure credentials that allow you to submit reports and update personal information The enclosed sealed envelope contains your confidential pin numbers

Each candidate is required to provide the Division of Elections with confidential personal information that may be used to allow access in the event that password is forgotten or lost When you enter the campaign account screen there will be a drop down box where you pick a question (such as Whal is your mothers maiden name) and supply an answer All passwords and answers to questions are stored as encrypted data and cannot be viewed by Division staff and given out over the phone Please notify the Division if your credentials have been compromised

Timely Filing

All reports filed must be completed and filed through the EFS no later than midnight Eastern Standard I ime of the due date Reports not filed by midnight of the due date are late filed and subject to the penalties in Section I 06 07(8) Florida Statutes In the event that the EFS is inoperable on the due date the report will be accepted as timely filed if filed no later than midnight of the first business day the EFS becomes operable No fine will be levied during the period the EFS was inoperable

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late rep01t

Electronic Receipts

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An online instruction guide is available to you on the EFS to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports The Division of Elections will also provide assistance to all users by contacting the EFS Help Desk at (850) 245middotmiddot6280

All of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on the Division of Elections website at httpelectionsmyfloridacom It is your responsibility to read understand and follow the rmiddotequirements of Floridas election laws Therefore please print a copy of the following documents Chapters 104 and 106 Flor-ida Statutes 2014 Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook 2014 Calendar of Reporting Dates and Rule IS-2017 Florida Administrntive Code

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CHAPTERlBACKGROUND

CHAPTER 2 THE CAMPAIGN FINANCING ACT

CHAPTER 3 OFFICES TO BE ELECTED IN 2014

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CHAPTER 5 BECOMING A CANDIDATE

What to File

Filing Officer

Resign-to-Run

Federal Hatch Act for State and Local Employees

Federal Hatch Act for Federal Employees

Changing Parties for Partisan Offices

Changing the Designation of Office

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CHAPTER 6 STATEMENT OF SOLICITATION

Who Must File Form DS-DE 102 Statement of Solicitation

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Public Website and Mission Statement

Additional Reporting

CHAPTER7PROHIBITEDACTS

Speaking at Political Meetings

Using State-Owned Aircraft or Motor Vehicle

Using Services of State County Municipal or District Officers or Employees

Making Contributions in the Name of Another

Solicitation from Religious Charitable and Civic Organizations

Accepting Contributions in a Government-Owned Building

Making Malicious Statements

Making False Representation of Military Service

Certifying a False Report

Limitations on Political Activity for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 8 CAMPAIGN TREASURERS

Appointirig Campaign Treasurers and Deputy Treasurers

Duties and Responsibilities

Resignation or Removal

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CHAPTER 10 CONTRIBUTIONS

Unauthorized Contributions

Anonymous Contributions

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Loans

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Contribution Limits for Candidates

Foreign Contributions

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2014 Deadlines for Accepting Contributions

CHAPTER 11 EXPENDITURES

Definition

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Checks

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limits on Petty Cash Fund Amounts

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Credit Cards

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CHAPTER 12 POLITICAL ADVERTISING

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Miscellaneous Advertisements

Use of Closed Captioning and Descriptive Narrative in all Television Broadcasts

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Contributions from Fund Raisers

Expenditures for Fund Raisers

Tickets

CHAPTER 15 TELEPHONE SOLICITATION

Telephone Solicitation

Registered Agent

CHAPTER 16 FILING CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Where to File

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Waiver of Report

Incomplete Reports

Reporting Total Sums

Reporting Contributions

Returning Contributions

Reporting Expenditures

Special Requirements for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 17 TERMINATION REPORTS

Prior to Disposing of Surplus Funds

Disposing of Surplus Funds

Money from Separate Interest-Bearing Account or Certificate of Deposit

Campaign Loans Report

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CHAPTER 19 ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Accessing the EFS

Creating Reports

Submitting Reports

Electronic Receipts

CHAPTER 20 OFFICE ACCOUNTS

Using the Office Account

Reporting Office Account Funds

CHAPTER 21 CARRYOVER CAMPAIGN FUNDS

CHAPTER 22 RECORDKEEPING

Contributions

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Inspections

CHAPTER 23 BOOKKEEPING SUGGESTIONS

CHAPTER 24 FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Automatic Fine Appeal Process

Complaint Process

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APPENDIX A FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

APPENDIX B 2014 DEADLINES FOR ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTIONS

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Penalty for La~e filing

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first three days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding the primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report For a candidates termination report the fine shall be $50 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report All fines must be paid from the candidates personal funds -not campaign funds

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Reporting lotal Sums

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RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

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You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

When we conclude the investigation a copy of the Report of Investigation will be mailed to you at the above address You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106 Florida Statutes A copy of the Staff Recommendation will be mailed to you and you may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is

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The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

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Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

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3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

~ AA-7(~~_V~ Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

The R A Grav BuildingmiddotmiddotRoom 316 bull 500 South Bronough Street bull Tallahassee FL 32399-0250 bull (850) 245 6240

• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral

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STATE OF FLORIDA FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

In Re Nicole Marie Santiago Case No FEC 15-029

STAFF RECCgtMMENDATION FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION

Pursuant to Section 10625(4)(c) Florida Statutes undersigned staff counsel files this written recommendation for disposition of the referral in this case recommending that there is probable cause to charge Respondent with violating Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes Based upon a thorough review of the Report ofinvestigation submitted on April 7 2016 the following facts and law support this staff recommendation

1 On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission (Commission) received a referral from the Department of State Division of Elections (Division) alleging that Nicole Marie Santiago (Respondent) violated Chapter 106 Florida Statutes

2 Exhibit 6) 1

Respondent was a 2014 candidate for State Representative District 6 L (ROI

J By letter dated Febrnary 4 2016 the Executive Director notified Respondent that Commission staff would investigate the following statutory provision

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods2

bull 2014 Pl bull 2014 03 bull 2014 05 bull 2015 07

4 By letter dated June 23 2014 Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records sent Respondent a letter acknowledging that the Division had received her

1 The Report oflnvestigation is referred to herein as ROI

2 The reference to the 2015 G reporting period in the letter finding legal sufficiency is a scriveners error The Divisions referral and supporting documentation alleges violations occurring during the 2014 reporting periods Therefore the scope of the investigation was limited to the 2014 Pl G3 05 and G7 reporting periods consistent with the Divisions refenal

Staff Recommendation FEC 15-029 1

Appointment of Campaign T1easurer and Designation of Campaign Deposito1y fo1 Candidates fo1m (ROI Exhibit 2 page I)

5 The acknowledgment Jetter advised Respondent that all of the Divisions publications and repo1ting fmms were available on its website and directed Respondent to print out the 2014 Calendar of Reporting Dates as well as othe1 relevant documents (ROI Exhibit 2

6 Pmsuant to Section 106 07(7) FJ01ida Statutes in any repo1ting period during which a candidate has not received funds made any contiibutions or expended any repo1table funds the filing of the 1equi1ed repo1t fo1 that pe1iod is waived However the candidate is required to notify the filing officer in wiiting on the presc1ibed reporting date that no report is being filed on that date

7 The Candidate amp Campaign Treasurer Handbook references the statutory requirement regarding written notification and directs candidates to notify the Division by way of the Divisions electronic filing system (ROI Exhibit 3 page 6) The Candidate EFS Users Guide shows the p10cess through which to notify the Division The users guide instrncts candidates to select the relevant reporting period and place a checkmark in a box titled Waiver to indicate the Jack of reportable financial activity (ROI Exhibit 4 pages 3-4)

8 Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed 1eporting dates that no reports would be filed for the following repo1ting periods as set forth in the table below (ROI Exhibit 5)

Report

2014 07

Report Cover Period

1011814 - 103014

Date Notification Due Date Notification No of Days Late Filed

10l714

103114 1104114 4

9 Respondent was given multiple opportunities to respond to Commission staffs investigation but failed to do so (Attachment A)

10 P10bable Cause is defined as reasonable grounds of suspicion supported by circumstances sufficiently st10ng to warrant a cautious per son in the belief that the person has committed the offense charged Schmitt v State 590 So 2d 404 409 (Fla 1991 Probable cause exists where the facts and circumstances of which an [investigator] has reasonably trnstworthy info1mation are sufficient in themselves for a reasonable man to reach the conclusion that an offense has been committed Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles v Favino 667 So 2d 305 309 (Fla I st DCA 1995)

Staff Recommendation FEC 15-029 2

1 L The facts set forth above show that Respondent was a 2014 candidate for State Representative DisIict 61 Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting dates that no reports would be filed for the following reporting periods 2014 Pl 2014 G3 2014 G5 and 2014 G7

Based upon these facts and circumstances I recommend that the Commission find ----prebahle-eattse-ro-~-esptmclent-with--v-iclating-the-fcltowmiddot

Count 1

On or about June 27 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 PI Report

Count2

On or about October 3 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section I 06 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G3 Report

Count3

On or about October 17 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section I 06 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G5 Report

Count4

On or about October 31 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G7 Report

Respectfolly submitted on~J 2016

Staff Recommendation FEC 15middot029 3

I reviewed this Staff Recommendation this _Od_l~iay-Qf~~

Staff Recommendation FEC 15029

Amy McKeeve1 Executive Direc r

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FLORIIJIA ELECTIONS COMMISSION PHONE JLOltG

Case No FEC 15-029

Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Complainant Division of Elections

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Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent regarding the waive1s of rep01t that were filed late There was no answe1 I 1eceived a message that the mailbox was full and could not 1eceive any additional messages Memo to File No Entered by MBW

2 Date and time March 18 2016945 am Name Respondent Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent regarding the waive1s ofiepo1t that were filed late There was no answe1 I left a message on her voice mail Memo to File No Entered by MBW

3 Date and time March 31 2016 1204 pm Name Respondent Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent 1egarding the waivers ofrepo1t that were filed late There was no answer I left a message on her voice mail Memo to File No Entered by MBW

4 Date and time Name Phone Summary Memo to File No Entered by

5 Date and time Name Phone Summary Memo to File No Entered by

6 Date and time Name

InvOOI (1007)

FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Case Numbermiddot FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Complainant Division of Elections Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes failure of a candidate who did not receive any contributions

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1 An appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository (DS-DE 9) was filed on June 20 2014 (Ex 1)

2 An acknowledgement letter was mailed to the address provided on Respondents DS-DE 9 on June 23 2014 advising Respondent that all of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on their website including Chapter 106 Florida Statutes the Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook and the Calendar of Reporting Dates (Ex 2)

3 The acknowledgement letter also states An online instruction guide is available to you on the EF S to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports and provides the telephone number for the Divisions EF S Help Desk

4 The Candidate and Campaign Ireasurer Handbook discusses filing a waiver when there is no activity to disclose on page 47 (Ex 3)

5 Pages 12 13 44 and 45 of the Candidate EFS Users Guide discuss how to notify the Division on the prescribed reporting date that no report will be filed using the EF S Specifically page 13 instructs the user to click the box next to waiver ifthere is no activity to disclose (Ex 4)

6 In a telephone interview on April 2 2015 Kristi Reid-Bronson clarified that once the waiver box is chosen and a new report is opened as shown on Page 12 the only available option on the report summary screen will be Go To File Report as shown on Page 13 Choosing Go To File Report will take the user directly to the screens where the candidate treasurer PINS are entered as shown on Pages 44 and 45

7 Respondents filing history reflects the untimely filed notifications summarized below (Ex 5)

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8 Respondent did not provide a written response to the referral

9 Respondent did not file a written response to the legal sufficiency letter and did not return my telephone calls

ROI Failure to Notify FO (0315)

IO Ms Kristi Reid Bronson Respondents filing officer confomed in an email that the info1mation on Respondents filing histo1y (Ex 5) is co11ect Respondent was late filing her first notification however she timely filed notifications for the next eight repo1ting periods Respondent did not timely file the notifications fo1 the 2014 03 05 and 07 repo1ting periods however she timely filed notifications for the 2014 04 and 06 repo1ting periods

11 Respondent has not had any prior cases before the Commission

12 I attempted to contact Respondent on three occasions to give he1 an oppo1tunity to discuss the allegations in the referral Additionally an affidavit was mailed to Respondent on March 16 2016 As of the date of this repo1t all attempts to contact Respondent have been unsuccessfol

13 Because Respondent has not contacted the Commission or 1etumed an affidavit I am unable to asce1tain whether Respondent has read Chapter 106 Florida Statutes andor the Candidate and Campaign Teaswer Handbook Respondent signed her Statement of Candidate form on June 19 2014 (Ex 6)

ROI Failure to Notify FO (03115)

Exhibit I

Exhibit 2

Exhibit 3

Exhibit 4

Exhibit 5

Exhibit 6

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FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

Nicole Marie Santiago -- FEC 15-029

DS-DE 9

Acknowledgement Lette1

Relevant pages of the Candidate Handbook

Relevant Pages of the EFS Use1s Guide

Filing Histo1y

Statement of Candidate

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Nicole Santiago 2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tam pa FL 33605

Dear Ms Santiago

This will acknowledge receipt of the Appointment of Campaign T 1easurer and Designation of Campaign Depository for the office of State Representative which was placed on file in our office on June 20 2014 Your name has been placed on the 2014 active candidate list

Campaign I reasurers Repor1s

Your first campaign treasurers report will be due on June 27 2014 The report will cover the period ofJune 1-20 2014 (Pl) All candidates who file reports with the Division of Elections aie required to file by means of the Divisions Electronic Filing System (EFS)

Credentials and Sign-ons

Below is the web address to access the EFS and your user identification number The enclosed sealed envelope contains your initial password Once you have logged in using the initial password you will be immediately prompted to change it to a confidential sign-on You your campaign treasurer and deputy treasurers are responsible for protecting these passwords from disclosure and are responsible for all filings using these credentials unless the Division is notified that your credentials have been compromised

EFS Website Address httpsefados stateflus Identification Number 63418

Division of Elections ampA Gray Building Suite 316 bull 500 South Bronough Street bull Tallahassee Florida 32399 -- if

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Pin numbers are confidential secure credentials that allow you to submit reports and update personal information The enclosed sealed envelope contains your confidential pin numbers

Each candidate is required to provide the Division of Elections with confidential personal information that may be used to allow access in the event that password is forgotten or lost When you enter the campaign account screen there will be a drop down box where you pick a question (such as Whal is your mothers maiden name) and supply an answer All passwords and answers to questions are stored as encrypted data and cannot be viewed by Division staff and given out over the phone Please notify the Division if your credentials have been compromised

Timely Filing

All reports filed must be completed and filed through the EFS no later than midnight Eastern Standard I ime of the due date Reports not filed by midnight of the due date are late filed and subject to the penalties in Section I 06 07(8) Florida Statutes In the event that the EFS is inoperable on the due date the report will be accepted as timely filed if filed no later than midnight of the first business day the EFS becomes operable No fine will be levied during the period the EFS was inoperable

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late rep01t

Electronic Receipts

The person submitting the report on the EFS will be issued an electronic receipt indicating and verif)ing the report was filed Each campaign treasurers report filed by means of the EFS is considered to be under oath by the candidate and campaign treasurer and such persons are subject to the provisions of Section I 06 07(5) Florida Statutes

EXHIBIT

Nicole Santiago June 23 2014 Page Three

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Instructions and Ass1sifa1nmcilec-------------------------------

An online instruction guide is available to you on the EFS to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports The Division of Elections will also provide assistance to all users by contacting the EFS Help Desk at (850) 245middotmiddot6280

All of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on the Division of Elections website at httpelectionsmyfloridacom It is your responsibility to read understand and follow the rmiddotequirements of Floridas election laws Therefore please print a copy of the following documents Chapters 104 and 106 Flor-ida Statutes 2014 Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook 2014 Calendar of Reporting Dates and Rule IS-2017 Florida Administrntive Code

Please let me know if you need additional information

Sincerely

~M--t ~~--p__ Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

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Enclosures

EXHIBIT

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CHAPTERlBACKGROUND

CHAPTER 2 THE CAMPAIGN FINANCING ACT

CHAPTER 3 OFFICES TO BE ELECTED IN 2014

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CHAPTER 5 BECOMING A CANDIDATE

What to File

Filing Officer

Resign-to-Run

Federal Hatch Act for State and Local Employees

Federal Hatch Act for Federal Employees

Changing Parties for Partisan Offices

Changing the Designation of Office

Pro Rata Refund Example

CHAPTER 6 STATEMENT OF SOLICITATION

Who Must File Form DS-DE 102 Statement of Solicitation

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Public Website and Mission Statement

Additional Reporting

CHAPTER7PROHIBITEDACTS

Speaking at Political Meetings

Using State-Owned Aircraft or Motor Vehicle

Using Services of State County Municipal or District Officers or Employees

Making Contributions in the Name of Another

Solicitation from Religious Charitable and Civic Organizations

Accepting Contributions in a Government-Owned Building

Making Malicious Statements

Making False Representation of Military Service

Certifying a False Report

Limitations on Political Activity for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 8 CAMPAIGN TREASURERS

Appointirig Campaign Treasurers and Deputy Treasurers

Duties and Responsibilities

Resignation or Removal

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CHAPTER 9 CAMPAIGN DEPOSiTORIES

Primary Campaign Depository

Secondary Campaign Depository

Separate Interest-Bearing Accounts and Certificates of Deposit

Debit Cards

Credit Cards

CHAPTER 10 CONTRIBUTIONS

Unauthorized Contributions

Anonymous Contributions

In-Kind Contributions

Loans

Cash Contributions

Debit and Credit Card Contributions

Contribution Limits for Candidates

Foreign Contributions

Violations

2014 Deadlines for Accepting Contributions

CHAPTER 11 EXPENDITURES

Definition

General Requirements

Checks

Living Expenses

Petty Cash Funds

limits on Petty Cash Fund Amounts

Independent Expenditures

Credit Cards

Debit Cards

Electioneering Communications

Expenditures for Electioneering Communications

CHAPTER 12 POLITICAL ADVERTISING

Candidate Disclaimers

Exceptions to Disclaimer Requirements

Disclaimer for Write-in Candidates

Non-incumbent Advertisements

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CHAPTER 13 OTHER DISCLAIMERS

Endorsements in Political Advertisements

Independent Expenditure Disclaimers

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Disclaimers on Novelty Items

Language Other Than English

Electioneering Communications Disclaimers

Other Political Disclaimer Examples

Miscellaneous Advertisements

Use of Closed Captioning and Descriptive Narrative in all Television Broadcasts

CHAPTER 14 FUND RAISERS

Contributions from Fund Raisers

Expenditures for Fund Raisers

Tickets

CHAPTER 15 TELEPHONE SOLICITATION

Telephone Solicitation

Registered Agent

CHAPTER 16 FILING CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Where to File

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Waiver of Report

Incomplete Reports

Reporting Total Sums

Reporting Contributions

Returning Contributions

Reporting Expenditures

Special Requirements for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 17 TERMINATION REPORTS

Prior to Disposing of Surplus Funds

Disposing of Surplus Funds

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Incomplete Reports

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Accessing the EFS

Creating Reports

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Using the Office Account

Reporting Office Account Funds

CHAPTER 21 CARRYOVER CAMPAIGN FUNDS

CHAPTER 22 RECORDKEEPING

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Automatic Fine Appeal Process

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Penalty for La~e filing

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first three days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding the primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report For a candidates termination report the fine shall be $50 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report All fines must be paid from the candidates personal funds -not campaign funds

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Reporting lotal Sums

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Nicole Marie Santiago 160 River Bridge Circle Apt 6-208C Oviedo FL 32765-3204

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

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You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

When we conclude the investigation a copy of the Report of Investigation will be mailed to you at the above address You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106 Florida Statutes A copy of the Staff Recommendation will be mailed to you and you may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is

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The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

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At any time before a probable cause finding you may notify us in writing that you want to enter into negotiations directed towards reaching a settlement via consent agreement

The Report of Investigation Staff Recommendation and Notice of Hearing will be mailed to the above address as this letter Therefore if your address changes you must notify this office of your new address Otherwise you may not receive these important documents Failure to receive the documents will not delay the probable cause hearing

Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

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Name Nicole Marie Santiago

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STATE OF FLORIDA County of Leon

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3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral

Appointment of Campaign T1easurer and Designation of Campaign Deposito1y fo1 Candidates fo1m (ROI Exhibit 2 page I)

5 The acknowledgment Jetter advised Respondent that all of the Divisions publications and repo1ting fmms were available on its website and directed Respondent to print out the 2014 Calendar of Reporting Dates as well as othe1 relevant documents (ROI Exhibit 2

6 Pmsuant to Section 106 07(7) FJ01ida Statutes in any repo1ting period during which a candidate has not received funds made any contiibutions or expended any repo1table funds the filing of the 1equi1ed repo1t fo1 that pe1iod is waived However the candidate is required to notify the filing officer in wiiting on the presc1ibed reporting date that no report is being filed on that date

7 The Candidate amp Campaign Treasurer Handbook references the statutory requirement regarding written notification and directs candidates to notify the Division by way of the Divisions electronic filing system (ROI Exhibit 3 page 6) The Candidate EFS Users Guide shows the p10cess through which to notify the Division The users guide instrncts candidates to select the relevant reporting period and place a checkmark in a box titled Waiver to indicate the Jack of reportable financial activity (ROI Exhibit 4 pages 3-4)

8 Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed 1eporting dates that no reports would be filed for the following repo1ting periods as set forth in the table below (ROI Exhibit 5)

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9 Respondent was given multiple opportunities to respond to Commission staffs investigation but failed to do so (Attachment A)

10 P10bable Cause is defined as reasonable grounds of suspicion supported by circumstances sufficiently st10ng to warrant a cautious per son in the belief that the person has committed the offense charged Schmitt v State 590 So 2d 404 409 (Fla 1991 Probable cause exists where the facts and circumstances of which an [investigator] has reasonably trnstworthy info1mation are sufficient in themselves for a reasonable man to reach the conclusion that an offense has been committed Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles v Favino 667 So 2d 305 309 (Fla I st DCA 1995)

Staff Recommendation FEC 15-029 2

1 L The facts set forth above show that Respondent was a 2014 candidate for State Representative DisIict 61 Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting dates that no reports would be filed for the following reporting periods 2014 Pl 2014 G3 2014 G5 and 2014 G7

Based upon these facts and circumstances I recommend that the Commission find ----prebahle-eattse-ro-~-esptmclent-with--v-iclating-the-fcltowmiddot

Count 1

On or about June 27 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 PI Report

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On or about October 3 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section I 06 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G3 Report

Count3

On or about October 17 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section I 06 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G5 Report

Count4

On or about October 31 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G7 Report

Respectfolly submitted on~J 2016

Staff Recommendation FEC 15middot029 3

I reviewed this Staff Recommendation this _Od_l~iay-Qf~~

Staff Recommendation FEC 15029

Amy McKeeve1 Executive Direc r

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Case No FEC 15-029

Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Complainant Division of Elections

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Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent regarding the waive1s of rep01t that were filed late There was no answe1 I 1eceived a message that the mailbox was full and could not 1eceive any additional messages Memo to File No Entered by MBW

2 Date and time March 18 2016945 am Name Respondent Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent regarding the waive1s ofiepo1t that were filed late There was no answe1 I left a message on her voice mail Memo to File No Entered by MBW

3 Date and time March 31 2016 1204 pm Name Respondent Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent 1egarding the waivers ofrepo1t that were filed late There was no answer I left a message on her voice mail Memo to File No Entered by MBW

4 Date and time Name Phone Summary Memo to File No Entered by

5 Date and time Name Phone Summary Memo to File No Entered by

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Case Numbermiddot FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Complainant Division of Elections Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes failure of a candidate who did not receive any contributions

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1 An appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository (DS-DE 9) was filed on June 20 2014 (Ex 1)

2 An acknowledgement letter was mailed to the address provided on Respondents DS-DE 9 on June 23 2014 advising Respondent that all of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on their website including Chapter 106 Florida Statutes the Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook and the Calendar of Reporting Dates (Ex 2)

3 The acknowledgement letter also states An online instruction guide is available to you on the EF S to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports and provides the telephone number for the Divisions EF S Help Desk

4 The Candidate and Campaign Ireasurer Handbook discusses filing a waiver when there is no activity to disclose on page 47 (Ex 3)

5 Pages 12 13 44 and 45 of the Candidate EFS Users Guide discuss how to notify the Division on the prescribed reporting date that no report will be filed using the EF S Specifically page 13 instructs the user to click the box next to waiver ifthere is no activity to disclose (Ex 4)

6 In a telephone interview on April 2 2015 Kristi Reid-Bronson clarified that once the waiver box is chosen and a new report is opened as shown on Page 12 the only available option on the report summary screen will be Go To File Report as shown on Page 13 Choosing Go To File Report will take the user directly to the screens where the candidate treasurer PINS are entered as shown on Pages 44 and 45

7 Respondents filing history reflects the untimely filed notifications summarized below (Ex 5)

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8 Respondent did not provide a written response to the referral

9 Respondent did not file a written response to the legal sufficiency letter and did not return my telephone calls

ROI Failure to Notify FO (0315)

IO Ms Kristi Reid Bronson Respondents filing officer confomed in an email that the info1mation on Respondents filing histo1y (Ex 5) is co11ect Respondent was late filing her first notification however she timely filed notifications for the next eight repo1ting periods Respondent did not timely file the notifications fo1 the 2014 03 05 and 07 repo1ting periods however she timely filed notifications for the 2014 04 and 06 repo1ting periods

11 Respondent has not had any prior cases before the Commission

12 I attempted to contact Respondent on three occasions to give he1 an oppo1tunity to discuss the allegations in the referral Additionally an affidavit was mailed to Respondent on March 16 2016 As of the date of this repo1t all attempts to contact Respondent have been unsuccessfol

13 Because Respondent has not contacted the Commission or 1etumed an affidavit I am unable to asce1tain whether Respondent has read Chapter 106 Florida Statutes andor the Candidate and Campaign Teaswer Handbook Respondent signed her Statement of Candidate form on June 19 2014 (Ex 6)

ROI Failure to Notify FO (03115)

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FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

Nicole Marie Santiago -- FEC 15-029

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Nicole Santiago 2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tam pa FL 33605

Dear Ms Santiago

This will acknowledge receipt of the Appointment of Campaign T 1easurer and Designation of Campaign Depository for the office of State Representative which was placed on file in our office on June 20 2014 Your name has been placed on the 2014 active candidate list

Campaign I reasurers Repor1s

Your first campaign treasurers report will be due on June 27 2014 The report will cover the period ofJune 1-20 2014 (Pl) All candidates who file reports with the Division of Elections aie required to file by means of the Divisions Electronic Filing System (EFS)

Credentials and Sign-ons

Below is the web address to access the EFS and your user identification number The enclosed sealed envelope contains your initial password Once you have logged in using the initial password you will be immediately prompted to change it to a confidential sign-on You your campaign treasurer and deputy treasurers are responsible for protecting these passwords from disclosure and are responsible for all filings using these credentials unless the Division is notified that your credentials have been compromised

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Pin numbers are confidential secure credentials that allow you to submit reports and update personal information The enclosed sealed envelope contains your confidential pin numbers

Each candidate is required to provide the Division of Elections with confidential personal information that may be used to allow access in the event that password is forgotten or lost When you enter the campaign account screen there will be a drop down box where you pick a question (such as Whal is your mothers maiden name) and supply an answer All passwords and answers to questions are stored as encrypted data and cannot be viewed by Division staff and given out over the phone Please notify the Division if your credentials have been compromised

Timely Filing

All reports filed must be completed and filed through the EFS no later than midnight Eastern Standard I ime of the due date Reports not filed by midnight of the due date are late filed and subject to the penalties in Section I 06 07(8) Florida Statutes In the event that the EFS is inoperable on the due date the report will be accepted as timely filed if filed no later than midnight of the first business day the EFS becomes operable No fine will be levied during the period the EFS was inoperable

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late rep01t

Electronic Receipts

The person submitting the report on the EFS will be issued an electronic receipt indicating and verif)ing the report was filed Each campaign treasurers report filed by means of the EFS is considered to be under oath by the candidate and campaign treasurer and such persons are subject to the provisions of Section I 06 07(5) Florida Statutes

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An online instruction guide is available to you on the EFS to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports The Division of Elections will also provide assistance to all users by contacting the EFS Help Desk at (850) 245middotmiddot6280

All of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on the Division of Elections website at httpelectionsmyfloridacom It is your responsibility to read understand and follow the rmiddotequirements of Floridas election laws Therefore please print a copy of the following documents Chapters 104 and 106 Flor-ida Statutes 2014 Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook 2014 Calendar of Reporting Dates and Rule IS-2017 Florida Administrntive Code

Please let me know if you need additional information

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CHAPTERlBACKGROUND

CHAPTER 2 THE CAMPAIGN FINANCING ACT

CHAPTER 3 OFFICES TO BE ELECTED IN 2014

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CHAPTER 5 BECOMING A CANDIDATE

What to File

Filing Officer

Resign-to-Run

Federal Hatch Act for State and Local Employees

Federal Hatch Act for Federal Employees

Changing Parties for Partisan Offices

Changing the Designation of Office

Pro Rata Refund Example

CHAPTER 6 STATEMENT OF SOLICITATION

Who Must File Form DS-DE 102 Statement of Solicitation

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Public Website and Mission Statement

Additional Reporting

CHAPTER7PROHIBITEDACTS

Speaking at Political Meetings

Using State-Owned Aircraft or Motor Vehicle

Using Services of State County Municipal or District Officers or Employees

Making Contributions in the Name of Another

Solicitation from Religious Charitable and Civic Organizations

Accepting Contributions in a Government-Owned Building

Making Malicious Statements

Making False Representation of Military Service

Certifying a False Report

Limitations on Political Activity for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 8 CAMPAIGN TREASURERS

Appointirig Campaign Treasurers and Deputy Treasurers

Duties and Responsibilities

Resignation or Removal

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CHAPTER 9 CAMPAIGN DEPOSiTORIES

Primary Campaign Depository

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Debit Cards

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CHAPTER 10 CONTRIBUTIONS

Unauthorized Contributions

Anonymous Contributions

In-Kind Contributions

Loans

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Debit and Credit Card Contributions

Contribution Limits for Candidates

Foreign Contributions

Violations

2014 Deadlines for Accepting Contributions

CHAPTER 11 EXPENDITURES

Definition

General Requirements

Checks

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limits on Petty Cash Fund Amounts

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Credit Cards

Debit Cards

Electioneering Communications

Expenditures for Electioneering Communications

CHAPTER 12 POLITICAL ADVERTISING

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Miscellaneous Advertisements

Use of Closed Captioning and Descriptive Narrative in all Television Broadcasts

CHAPTER 14 FUND RAISERS

Contributions from Fund Raisers

Expenditures for Fund Raisers

Tickets

CHAPTER 15 TELEPHONE SOLICITATION

Telephone Solicitation

Registered Agent

CHAPTER 16 FILING CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Where to File

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Waiver of Report

Incomplete Reports

Reporting Total Sums

Reporting Contributions

Returning Contributions

Reporting Expenditures

Special Requirements for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 17 TERMINATION REPORTS

Prior to Disposing of Surplus Funds

Disposing of Surplus Funds

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Incomplete Reports

Reporting Requirements

CHAPTER 19 ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Accessing the EFS

Creating Reports

Submitting Reports

Electronic Receipts

CHAPTER 20 OFFICE ACCOUNTS

Using the Office Account

Reporting Office Account Funds

CHAPTER 21 CARRYOVER CAMPAIGN FUNDS

CHAPTER 22 RECORDKEEPING

Contributions

Expenditures

Preservation of Accounts

Inspections

CHAPTER 23 BOOKKEEPING SUGGESTIONS

CHAPTER 24 FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Automatic Fine Appeal Process

Complaint Process

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APPENDIX A FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

APPENDIX B 2014 DEADLINES FOR ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTIONS

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(Sections 106 07 1060705 and 106 141 FS)

Penalty for La~e filing

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first three days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding the primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report For a candidates termination report the fine shall be $50 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report All fines must be paid from the candidates personal funds -not campaign funds

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Reporting lotal Sums

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reporting forms shall be designed to elicit separate totals for in-kind contributions loans and other receipts

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Each candidate must file a statement with the qualifying officer within 10 days after the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository is filed Willful failure to file this form is a first degree misdemeanor and a civil violation of the Campaign Financing Act which may result in a fine of up to $1000 (ss 10619(1)(c) 106265(1) Florida Statutes)

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Nicole Marie Santiago 160 River Bridge Circle Apt 6-208C Oviedo FL 32765-3204

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

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You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

When we conclude the investigation a copy of the Report of Investigation will be mailed to you at the above address You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106 Florida Statutes A copy of the Staff Recommendation will be mailed to you and you may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is

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mailed to you Your timely filed response(s) will be considered by the Commission when determining probable cause

The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

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At any time before a probable cause finding you may notify us in writing that you want to enter into negotiations directed towards reaching a settlement via consent agreement

The Report of Investigation Staff Recommendation and Notice of Hearing will be mailed to the above address as this letter Therefore if your address changes you must notify this office of your new address Otherwise you may not receive these important documents Failure to receive the documents will not delay the probable cause hearing

Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

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DIVISION OF ELECTIONS FEC REFERRAL FORM

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capacity I oversee the Divisions duties related to the filing of campaign finance reports This affidavit is made upon my personal knowledge including information obtained from review of the attached records of which lam the custodian

2 I am of legal age and competent to testify to the matters stated herein

3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

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Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral

1 L The facts set forth above show that Respondent was a 2014 candidate for State Representative DisIict 61 Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting dates that no reports would be filed for the following reporting periods 2014 Pl 2014 G3 2014 G5 and 2014 G7

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On or about June 27 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 PI Report

Count2

On or about October 3 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section I 06 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G3 Report

Count3

On or about October 17 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section I 06 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G5 Report

Count4

On or about October 31 2014 Nicole Marie Santiago violated Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes when she failed to notify the filing officer in writing on the prescribed reporting date that she would not be filing her 2014 G7 Report

Respectfolly submitted on~J 2016

Staff Recommendation FEC 15middot029 3

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Amy McKeeve1 Executive Direc r

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Case No FEC 15-029

Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Complainant Division of Elections

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Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent regarding the waive1s of rep01t that were filed late There was no answe1 I 1eceived a message that the mailbox was full and could not 1eceive any additional messages Memo to File No Entered by MBW

2 Date and time March 18 2016945 am Name Respondent Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent regarding the waive1s ofiepo1t that were filed late There was no answe1 I left a message on her voice mail Memo to File No Entered by MBW

3 Date and time March 31 2016 1204 pm Name Respondent Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent 1egarding the waivers ofrepo1t that were filed late There was no answer I left a message on her voice mail Memo to File No Entered by MBW

4 Date and time Name Phone Summary Memo to File No Entered by

5 Date and time Name Phone Summary Memo to File No Entered by

6 Date and time Name

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FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Case Numbermiddot FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Complainant Division of Elections Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes failure of a candidate who did not receive any contributions

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1 An appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository (DS-DE 9) was filed on June 20 2014 (Ex 1)

2 An acknowledgement letter was mailed to the address provided on Respondents DS-DE 9 on June 23 2014 advising Respondent that all of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on their website including Chapter 106 Florida Statutes the Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook and the Calendar of Reporting Dates (Ex 2)

3 The acknowledgement letter also states An online instruction guide is available to you on the EF S to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports and provides the telephone number for the Divisions EF S Help Desk

4 The Candidate and Campaign Ireasurer Handbook discusses filing a waiver when there is no activity to disclose on page 47 (Ex 3)

5 Pages 12 13 44 and 45 of the Candidate EFS Users Guide discuss how to notify the Division on the prescribed reporting date that no report will be filed using the EF S Specifically page 13 instructs the user to click the box next to waiver ifthere is no activity to disclose (Ex 4)

6 In a telephone interview on April 2 2015 Kristi Reid-Bronson clarified that once the waiver box is chosen and a new report is opened as shown on Page 12 the only available option on the report summary screen will be Go To File Report as shown on Page 13 Choosing Go To File Report will take the user directly to the screens where the candidate treasurer PINS are entered as shown on Pages 44 and 45

7 Respondents filing history reflects the untimely filed notifications summarized below (Ex 5)

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8 Respondent did not provide a written response to the referral

9 Respondent did not file a written response to the legal sufficiency letter and did not return my telephone calls

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IO Ms Kristi Reid Bronson Respondents filing officer confomed in an email that the info1mation on Respondents filing histo1y (Ex 5) is co11ect Respondent was late filing her first notification however she timely filed notifications for the next eight repo1ting periods Respondent did not timely file the notifications fo1 the 2014 03 05 and 07 repo1ting periods however she timely filed notifications for the 2014 04 and 06 repo1ting periods

11 Respondent has not had any prior cases before the Commission

12 I attempted to contact Respondent on three occasions to give he1 an oppo1tunity to discuss the allegations in the referral Additionally an affidavit was mailed to Respondent on March 16 2016 As of the date of this repo1t all attempts to contact Respondent have been unsuccessfol

13 Because Respondent has not contacted the Commission or 1etumed an affidavit I am unable to asce1tain whether Respondent has read Chapter 106 Florida Statutes andor the Candidate and Campaign Teaswer Handbook Respondent signed her Statement of Candidate form on June 19 2014 (Ex 6)

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Nicole Marie Santiago -- FEC 15-029

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This will acknowledge receipt of the Appointment of Campaign T 1easurer and Designation of Campaign Depository for the office of State Representative which was placed on file in our office on June 20 2014 Your name has been placed on the 2014 active candidate list

Campaign I reasurers Repor1s

Your first campaign treasurers report will be due on June 27 2014 The report will cover the period ofJune 1-20 2014 (Pl) All candidates who file reports with the Division of Elections aie required to file by means of the Divisions Electronic Filing System (EFS)

Credentials and Sign-ons

Below is the web address to access the EFS and your user identification number The enclosed sealed envelope contains your initial password Once you have logged in using the initial password you will be immediately prompted to change it to a confidential sign-on You your campaign treasurer and deputy treasurers are responsible for protecting these passwords from disclosure and are responsible for all filings using these credentials unless the Division is notified that your credentials have been compromised

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Pin numbers are confidential secure credentials that allow you to submit reports and update personal information The enclosed sealed envelope contains your confidential pin numbers

Each candidate is required to provide the Division of Elections with confidential personal information that may be used to allow access in the event that password is forgotten or lost When you enter the campaign account screen there will be a drop down box where you pick a question (such as Whal is your mothers maiden name) and supply an answer All passwords and answers to questions are stored as encrypted data and cannot be viewed by Division staff and given out over the phone Please notify the Division if your credentials have been compromised

Timely Filing

All reports filed must be completed and filed through the EFS no later than midnight Eastern Standard I ime of the due date Reports not filed by midnight of the due date are late filed and subject to the penalties in Section I 06 07(8) Florida Statutes In the event that the EFS is inoperable on the due date the report will be accepted as timely filed if filed no later than midnight of the first business day the EFS becomes operable No fine will be levied during the period the EFS was inoperable

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late rep01t

Electronic Receipts

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An online instruction guide is available to you on the EFS to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports The Division of Elections will also provide assistance to all users by contacting the EFS Help Desk at (850) 245middotmiddot6280

All of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on the Division of Elections website at httpelectionsmyfloridacom It is your responsibility to read understand and follow the rmiddotequirements of Floridas election laws Therefore please print a copy of the following documents Chapters 104 and 106 Flor-ida Statutes 2014 Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook 2014 Calendar of Reporting Dates and Rule IS-2017 Florida Administrntive Code

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CHAPTER 2 THE CAMPAIGN FINANCING ACT

CHAPTER 3 OFFICES TO BE ELECTED IN 2014

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CHAPTER 5 BECOMING A CANDIDATE

What to File

Filing Officer

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Federal Hatch Act for Federal Employees

Changing Parties for Partisan Offices

Changing the Designation of Office

Pro Rata Refund Example

CHAPTER 6 STATEMENT OF SOLICITATION

Who Must File Form DS-DE 102 Statement of Solicitation

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Public Website and Mission Statement

Additional Reporting

CHAPTER7PROHIBITEDACTS

Speaking at Political Meetings

Using State-Owned Aircraft or Motor Vehicle

Using Services of State County Municipal or District Officers or Employees

Making Contributions in the Name of Another

Solicitation from Religious Charitable and Civic Organizations

Accepting Contributions in a Government-Owned Building

Making Malicious Statements

Making False Representation of Military Service

Certifying a False Report

Limitations on Political Activity for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 8 CAMPAIGN TREASURERS

Appointirig Campaign Treasurers and Deputy Treasurers

Duties and Responsibilities

Resignation or Removal

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Debit Cards

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CHAPTER 10 CONTRIBUTIONS

Unauthorized Contributions

Anonymous Contributions

In-Kind Contributions

Loans

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Contribution Limits for Candidates

Foreign Contributions

Violations

2014 Deadlines for Accepting Contributions

CHAPTER 11 EXPENDITURES

Definition

General Requirements

Checks

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limits on Petty Cash Fund Amounts

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Credit Cards

Debit Cards

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CHAPTER 12 POLITICAL ADVERTISING

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Miscellaneous Advertisements

Use of Closed Captioning and Descriptive Narrative in all Television Broadcasts

CHAPTER 14 FUND RAISERS

Contributions from Fund Raisers

Expenditures for Fund Raisers

Tickets

CHAPTER 15 TELEPHONE SOLICITATION

Telephone Solicitation

Registered Agent

CHAPTER 16 FILING CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Where to File

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Waiver of Report

Incomplete Reports

Reporting Total Sums

Reporting Contributions

Returning Contributions

Reporting Expenditures

Special Requirements for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 17 TERMINATION REPORTS

Prior to Disposing of Surplus Funds

Disposing of Surplus Funds

Money from Separate Interest-Bearing Account or Certificate of Deposit

Campaign Loans Report

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CHAPTER 19 ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Accessing the EFS

Creating Reports

Submitting Reports

Electronic Receipts

CHAPTER 20 OFFICE ACCOUNTS

Using the Office Account

Reporting Office Account Funds

CHAPTER 21 CARRYOVER CAMPAIGN FUNDS

CHAPTER 22 RECORDKEEPING

Contributions

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Inspections

CHAPTER 23 BOOKKEEPING SUGGESTIONS

CHAPTER 24 FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Automatic Fine Appeal Process

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APPENDIX A FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

APPENDIX B 2014 DEADLINES FOR ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTIONS

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Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first three days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding the primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report For a candidates termination report the fine shall be $50 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report All fines must be paid from the candidates personal funds -not campaign funds

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Reporting lotal Sums

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RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

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You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

When we conclude the investigation a copy of the Report of Investigation will be mailed to you at the above address You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106 Florida Statutes A copy of the Staff Recommendation will be mailed to you and you may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is

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The Report of Investigation Staff Recommendation and Notice of Hearing will be mailed to the above address as this letter Therefore if your address changes you must notify this office of your new address Otherwise you may not receive these important documents Failure to receive the documents will not delay the probable cause hearing

Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

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capacity I oversee the Divisions duties related to the filing of campaign finance reports This affidavit is made upon my personal knowledge including information obtained from review of the attached records of which lam the custodian

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3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

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Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

~ AA-7(~~_V~ Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

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• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral

I reviewed this Staff Recommendation this _Od_l~iay-Qf~~

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Amy McKeeve1 Executive Direc r

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FLORIIJIA ELECTIONS COMMISSION PHONE JLOltG

Case No FEC 15-029

Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Complainant Division of Elections

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Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent regarding the waive1s of rep01t that were filed late There was no answe1 I 1eceived a message that the mailbox was full and could not 1eceive any additional messages Memo to File No Entered by MBW

2 Date and time March 18 2016945 am Name Respondent Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent regarding the waive1s ofiepo1t that were filed late There was no answe1 I left a message on her voice mail Memo to File No Entered by MBW

3 Date and time March 31 2016 1204 pm Name Respondent Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent 1egarding the waivers ofrepo1t that were filed late There was no answer I left a message on her voice mail Memo to File No Entered by MBW

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5 Date and time Name Phone Summary Memo to File No Entered by

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Case Numbermiddot FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Complainant Division of Elections Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes failure of a candidate who did not receive any contributions

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1 An appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository (DS-DE 9) was filed on June 20 2014 (Ex 1)

2 An acknowledgement letter was mailed to the address provided on Respondents DS-DE 9 on June 23 2014 advising Respondent that all of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on their website including Chapter 106 Florida Statutes the Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook and the Calendar of Reporting Dates (Ex 2)

3 The acknowledgement letter also states An online instruction guide is available to you on the EF S to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports and provides the telephone number for the Divisions EF S Help Desk

4 The Candidate and Campaign Ireasurer Handbook discusses filing a waiver when there is no activity to disclose on page 47 (Ex 3)

5 Pages 12 13 44 and 45 of the Candidate EFS Users Guide discuss how to notify the Division on the prescribed reporting date that no report will be filed using the EF S Specifically page 13 instructs the user to click the box next to waiver ifthere is no activity to disclose (Ex 4)

6 In a telephone interview on April 2 2015 Kristi Reid-Bronson clarified that once the waiver box is chosen and a new report is opened as shown on Page 12 the only available option on the report summary screen will be Go To File Report as shown on Page 13 Choosing Go To File Report will take the user directly to the screens where the candidate treasurer PINS are entered as shown on Pages 44 and 45

7 Respondents filing history reflects the untimely filed notifications summarized below (Ex 5)

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8 Respondent did not provide a written response to the referral

9 Respondent did not file a written response to the legal sufficiency letter and did not return my telephone calls

ROI Failure to Notify FO (0315)

IO Ms Kristi Reid Bronson Respondents filing officer confomed in an email that the info1mation on Respondents filing histo1y (Ex 5) is co11ect Respondent was late filing her first notification however she timely filed notifications for the next eight repo1ting periods Respondent did not timely file the notifications fo1 the 2014 03 05 and 07 repo1ting periods however she timely filed notifications for the 2014 04 and 06 repo1ting periods

11 Respondent has not had any prior cases before the Commission

12 I attempted to contact Respondent on three occasions to give he1 an oppo1tunity to discuss the allegations in the referral Additionally an affidavit was mailed to Respondent on March 16 2016 As of the date of this repo1t all attempts to contact Respondent have been unsuccessfol

13 Because Respondent has not contacted the Commission or 1etumed an affidavit I am unable to asce1tain whether Respondent has read Chapter 106 Florida Statutes andor the Candidate and Campaign Teaswer Handbook Respondent signed her Statement of Candidate form on June 19 2014 (Ex 6)

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FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

Nicole Marie Santiago -- FEC 15-029

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Dear Ms Santiago

This will acknowledge receipt of the Appointment of Campaign T 1easurer and Designation of Campaign Depository for the office of State Representative which was placed on file in our office on June 20 2014 Your name has been placed on the 2014 active candidate list

Campaign I reasurers Repor1s

Your first campaign treasurers report will be due on June 27 2014 The report will cover the period ofJune 1-20 2014 (Pl) All candidates who file reports with the Division of Elections aie required to file by means of the Divisions Electronic Filing System (EFS)

Credentials and Sign-ons

Below is the web address to access the EFS and your user identification number The enclosed sealed envelope contains your initial password Once you have logged in using the initial password you will be immediately prompted to change it to a confidential sign-on You your campaign treasurer and deputy treasurers are responsible for protecting these passwords from disclosure and are responsible for all filings using these credentials unless the Division is notified that your credentials have been compromised

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Pin numbers are confidential secure credentials that allow you to submit reports and update personal information The enclosed sealed envelope contains your confidential pin numbers

Each candidate is required to provide the Division of Elections with confidential personal information that may be used to allow access in the event that password is forgotten or lost When you enter the campaign account screen there will be a drop down box where you pick a question (such as Whal is your mothers maiden name) and supply an answer All passwords and answers to questions are stored as encrypted data and cannot be viewed by Division staff and given out over the phone Please notify the Division if your credentials have been compromised

Timely Filing

All reports filed must be completed and filed through the EFS no later than midnight Eastern Standard I ime of the due date Reports not filed by midnight of the due date are late filed and subject to the penalties in Section I 06 07(8) Florida Statutes In the event that the EFS is inoperable on the due date the report will be accepted as timely filed if filed no later than midnight of the first business day the EFS becomes operable No fine will be levied during the period the EFS was inoperable

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late rep01t

Electronic Receipts

The person submitting the report on the EFS will be issued an electronic receipt indicating and verif)ing the report was filed Each campaign treasurers report filed by means of the EFS is considered to be under oath by the candidate and campaign treasurer and such persons are subject to the provisions of Section I 06 07(5) Florida Statutes

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Instructions and Ass1sifa1nmcilec-------------------------------

An online instruction guide is available to you on the EFS to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports The Division of Elections will also provide assistance to all users by contacting the EFS Help Desk at (850) 245middotmiddot6280

All of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on the Division of Elections website at httpelectionsmyfloridacom It is your responsibility to read understand and follow the rmiddotequirements of Floridas election laws Therefore please print a copy of the following documents Chapters 104 and 106 Flor-ida Statutes 2014 Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook 2014 Calendar of Reporting Dates and Rule IS-2017 Florida Administrntive Code

Please let me know if you need additional information

Sincerely

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Enclosures

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CHAPTERlBACKGROUND

CHAPTER 2 THE CAMPAIGN FINANCING ACT

CHAPTER 3 OFFICES TO BE ELECTED IN 2014

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CHAPTER 5 BECOMING A CANDIDATE

What to File

Filing Officer

Resign-to-Run

Federal Hatch Act for State and Local Employees

Federal Hatch Act for Federal Employees

Changing Parties for Partisan Offices

Changing the Designation of Office

Pro Rata Refund Example

CHAPTER 6 STATEMENT OF SOLICITATION

Who Must File Form DS-DE 102 Statement of Solicitation

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Public Website and Mission Statement

Additional Reporting

CHAPTER7PROHIBITEDACTS

Speaking at Political Meetings

Using State-Owned Aircraft or Motor Vehicle

Using Services of State County Municipal or District Officers or Employees

Making Contributions in the Name of Another

Solicitation from Religious Charitable and Civic Organizations

Accepting Contributions in a Government-Owned Building

Making Malicious Statements

Making False Representation of Military Service

Certifying a False Report

Limitations on Political Activity for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 8 CAMPAIGN TREASURERS

Appointirig Campaign Treasurers and Deputy Treasurers

Duties and Responsibilities

Resignation or Removal

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CHAPTER 9 CAMPAIGN DEPOSiTORIES

Primary Campaign Depository

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Debit Cards

Credit Cards

CHAPTER 10 CONTRIBUTIONS

Unauthorized Contributions

Anonymous Contributions

In-Kind Contributions

Loans

Cash Contributions

Debit and Credit Card Contributions

Contribution Limits for Candidates

Foreign Contributions

Violations

2014 Deadlines for Accepting Contributions

CHAPTER 11 EXPENDITURES

Definition

General Requirements

Checks

Living Expenses

Petty Cash Funds

limits on Petty Cash Fund Amounts

Independent Expenditures

Credit Cards

Debit Cards

Electioneering Communications

Expenditures for Electioneering Communications

CHAPTER 12 POLITICAL ADVERTISING

Candidate Disclaimers

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Disclaimer for Write-in Candidates

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Language Other Than English

Electioneering Communications Disclaimers

Other Political Disclaimer Examples

Miscellaneous Advertisements

Use of Closed Captioning and Descriptive Narrative in all Television Broadcasts

CHAPTER 14 FUND RAISERS

Contributions from Fund Raisers

Expenditures for Fund Raisers

Tickets

CHAPTER 15 TELEPHONE SOLICITATION

Telephone Solicitation

Registered Agent

CHAPTER 16 FILING CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Where to File

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Waiver of Report

Incomplete Reports

Reporting Total Sums

Reporting Contributions

Returning Contributions

Reporting Expenditures

Special Requirements for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 17 TERMINATION REPORTS

Prior to Disposing of Surplus Funds

Disposing of Surplus Funds

Money from Separate Interest-Bearing Account or Certificate of Deposit

Campaign Loans Report

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CHAPTER 18 REPORTING FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING A PUBLICLY ELECTED POSITION ON A PARTY

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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When to File

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Penalty for Late Filing

Incomplete Reports

Reporting Requirements

CHAPTER 19 ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Accessing the EFS

Creating Reports

Submitting Reports

Electronic Receipts

CHAPTER 20 OFFICE ACCOUNTS

Using the Office Account

Reporting Office Account Funds

CHAPTER 21 CARRYOVER CAMPAIGN FUNDS

CHAPTER 22 RECORDKEEPING

Contributions

Expenditures

Preservation of Accounts

Inspections

CHAPTER 23 BOOKKEEPING SUGGESTIONS

CHAPTER 24 FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Automatic Fine Appeal Process

Complaint Process

APPENDIX

APPENDIX A FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

APPENDIX B 2014 DEADLINES FOR ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTIONS

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Penalty for La~e filing

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first three days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding the primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report For a candidates termination report the fine shall be $50 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report All fines must be paid from the candidates personal funds -not campaign funds

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Reporting lotal Sums

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Nicole Marie Santiago 160 River Bridge Circle Apt 6-208C Oviedo FL 32765-3204

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

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You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

When we conclude the investigation a copy of the Report of Investigation will be mailed to you at the above address You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106 Florida Statutes A copy of the Staff Recommendation will be mailed to you and you may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is

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mailed to you Your timely filed response(s) will be considered by the Commission when determining probable cause

The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

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At any time before a probable cause finding you may notify us in writing that you want to enter into negotiations directed towards reaching a settlement via consent agreement

The Report of Investigation Staff Recommendation and Notice of Hearing will be mailed to the above address as this letter Therefore if your address changes you must notify this office of your new address Otherwise you may not receive these important documents Failure to receive the documents will not delay the probable cause hearing

Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

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DIVISION OF ELECTIONS FEC REFERRAL FORM

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Name Nicole Marie Santiago

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STATE OF FLORIDA County of Leon

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3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

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• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral

FLORIIJIA ELECTIONS COMMISSION PHONE JLOltG

Case No FEC 15-029

Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Complainant Division of Elections

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Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent regarding the waive1s of rep01t that were filed late There was no answe1 I 1eceived a message that the mailbox was full and could not 1eceive any additional messages Memo to File No Entered by MBW

2 Date and time March 18 2016945 am Name Respondent Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent regarding the waive1s ofiepo1t that were filed late There was no answe1 I left a message on her voice mail Memo to File No Entered by MBW

3 Date and time March 31 2016 1204 pm Name Respondent Phone 813-743-4089 Summary I called Respondent 1egarding the waivers ofrepo1t that were filed late There was no answer I left a message on her voice mail Memo to File No Entered by MBW

4 Date and time Name Phone Summary Memo to File No Entered by

5 Date and time Name Phone Summary Memo to File No Entered by

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Case Numbermiddot FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Complainant Division of Elections Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes failure of a candidate who did not receive any contributions

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1 An appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository (DS-DE 9) was filed on June 20 2014 (Ex 1)

2 An acknowledgement letter was mailed to the address provided on Respondents DS-DE 9 on June 23 2014 advising Respondent that all of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on their website including Chapter 106 Florida Statutes the Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook and the Calendar of Reporting Dates (Ex 2)

3 The acknowledgement letter also states An online instruction guide is available to you on the EF S to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports and provides the telephone number for the Divisions EF S Help Desk

4 The Candidate and Campaign Ireasurer Handbook discusses filing a waiver when there is no activity to disclose on page 47 (Ex 3)

5 Pages 12 13 44 and 45 of the Candidate EFS Users Guide discuss how to notify the Division on the prescribed reporting date that no report will be filed using the EF S Specifically page 13 instructs the user to click the box next to waiver ifthere is no activity to disclose (Ex 4)

6 In a telephone interview on April 2 2015 Kristi Reid-Bronson clarified that once the waiver box is chosen and a new report is opened as shown on Page 12 the only available option on the report summary screen will be Go To File Report as shown on Page 13 Choosing Go To File Report will take the user directly to the screens where the candidate treasurer PINS are entered as shown on Pages 44 and 45

7 Respondents filing history reflects the untimely filed notifications summarized below (Ex 5)

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8 Respondent did not provide a written response to the referral

9 Respondent did not file a written response to the legal sufficiency letter and did not return my telephone calls

ROI Failure to Notify FO (0315)

IO Ms Kristi Reid Bronson Respondents filing officer confomed in an email that the info1mation on Respondents filing histo1y (Ex 5) is co11ect Respondent was late filing her first notification however she timely filed notifications for the next eight repo1ting periods Respondent did not timely file the notifications fo1 the 2014 03 05 and 07 repo1ting periods however she timely filed notifications for the 2014 04 and 06 repo1ting periods

11 Respondent has not had any prior cases before the Commission

12 I attempted to contact Respondent on three occasions to give he1 an oppo1tunity to discuss the allegations in the referral Additionally an affidavit was mailed to Respondent on March 16 2016 As of the date of this repo1t all attempts to contact Respondent have been unsuccessfol

13 Because Respondent has not contacted the Commission or 1etumed an affidavit I am unable to asce1tain whether Respondent has read Chapter 106 Florida Statutes andor the Candidate and Campaign Teaswer Handbook Respondent signed her Statement of Candidate form on June 19 2014 (Ex 6)

ROI Failure to Notify FO (03115)

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FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

Nicole Marie Santiago -- FEC 15-029

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Acknowledgement Lette1

Relevant pages of the Candidate Handbook

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Dear Ms Santiago

This will acknowledge receipt of the Appointment of Campaign T 1easurer and Designation of Campaign Depository for the office of State Representative which was placed on file in our office on June 20 2014 Your name has been placed on the 2014 active candidate list

Campaign I reasurers Repor1s

Your first campaign treasurers report will be due on June 27 2014 The report will cover the period ofJune 1-20 2014 (Pl) All candidates who file reports with the Division of Elections aie required to file by means of the Divisions Electronic Filing System (EFS)

Credentials and Sign-ons

Below is the web address to access the EFS and your user identification number The enclosed sealed envelope contains your initial password Once you have logged in using the initial password you will be immediately prompted to change it to a confidential sign-on You your campaign treasurer and deputy treasurers are responsible for protecting these passwords from disclosure and are responsible for all filings using these credentials unless the Division is notified that your credentials have been compromised

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Pin numbers are confidential secure credentials that allow you to submit reports and update personal information The enclosed sealed envelope contains your confidential pin numbers

Each candidate is required to provide the Division of Elections with confidential personal information that may be used to allow access in the event that password is forgotten or lost When you enter the campaign account screen there will be a drop down box where you pick a question (such as Whal is your mothers maiden name) and supply an answer All passwords and answers to questions are stored as encrypted data and cannot be viewed by Division staff and given out over the phone Please notify the Division if your credentials have been compromised

Timely Filing

All reports filed must be completed and filed through the EFS no later than midnight Eastern Standard I ime of the due date Reports not filed by midnight of the due date are late filed and subject to the penalties in Section I 06 07(8) Florida Statutes In the event that the EFS is inoperable on the due date the report will be accepted as timely filed if filed no later than midnight of the first business day the EFS becomes operable No fine will be levied during the period the EFS was inoperable

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late rep01t

Electronic Receipts

The person submitting the report on the EFS will be issued an electronic receipt indicating and verif)ing the report was filed Each campaign treasurers report filed by means of the EFS is considered to be under oath by the candidate and campaign treasurer and such persons are subject to the provisions of Section I 06 07(5) Florida Statutes

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Instructions and Ass1sifa1nmcilec-------------------------------

An online instruction guide is available to you on the EFS to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports The Division of Elections will also provide assistance to all users by contacting the EFS Help Desk at (850) 245middotmiddot6280

All of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on the Division of Elections website at httpelectionsmyfloridacom It is your responsibility to read understand and follow the rmiddotequirements of Floridas election laws Therefore please print a copy of the following documents Chapters 104 and 106 Flor-ida Statutes 2014 Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook 2014 Calendar of Reporting Dates and Rule IS-2017 Florida Administrntive Code

Please let me know if you need additional information

Sincerely

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CHAPTERlBACKGROUND

CHAPTER 2 THE CAMPAIGN FINANCING ACT

CHAPTER 3 OFFICES TO BE ELECTED IN 2014

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CHAPTER 5 BECOMING A CANDIDATE

What to File

Filing Officer

Resign-to-Run

Federal Hatch Act for State and Local Employees

Federal Hatch Act for Federal Employees

Changing Parties for Partisan Offices

Changing the Designation of Office

Pro Rata Refund Example

CHAPTER 6 STATEMENT OF SOLICITATION

Who Must File Form DS-DE 102 Statement of Solicitation

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Public Website and Mission Statement

Additional Reporting

CHAPTER7PROHIBITEDACTS

Speaking at Political Meetings

Using State-Owned Aircraft or Motor Vehicle

Using Services of State County Municipal or District Officers or Employees

Making Contributions in the Name of Another

Solicitation from Religious Charitable and Civic Organizations

Accepting Contributions in a Government-Owned Building

Making Malicious Statements

Making False Representation of Military Service

Certifying a False Report

Limitations on Political Activity for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 8 CAMPAIGN TREASURERS

Appointirig Campaign Treasurers and Deputy Treasurers

Duties and Responsibilities

Resignation or Removal

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CHAPTER 9 CAMPAIGN DEPOSiTORIES

Primary Campaign Depository

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Debit Cards

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CHAPTER 10 CONTRIBUTIONS

Unauthorized Contributions

Anonymous Contributions

In-Kind Contributions

Loans

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Debit and Credit Card Contributions

Contribution Limits for Candidates

Foreign Contributions

Violations

2014 Deadlines for Accepting Contributions

CHAPTER 11 EXPENDITURES

Definition

General Requirements

Checks

Living Expenses

Petty Cash Funds

limits on Petty Cash Fund Amounts

Independent Expenditures

Credit Cards

Debit Cards

Electioneering Communications

Expenditures for Electioneering Communications

CHAPTER 12 POLITICAL ADVERTISING

Candidate Disclaimers

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Disclaimer for Write-in Candidates

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Electioneering Communications Disclaimers

Other Political Disclaimer Examples

Miscellaneous Advertisements

Use of Closed Captioning and Descriptive Narrative in all Television Broadcasts

CHAPTER 14 FUND RAISERS

Contributions from Fund Raisers

Expenditures for Fund Raisers

Tickets

CHAPTER 15 TELEPHONE SOLICITATION

Telephone Solicitation

Registered Agent

CHAPTER 16 FILING CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Where to File

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Waiver of Report

Incomplete Reports

Reporting Total Sums

Reporting Contributions

Returning Contributions

Reporting Expenditures

Special Requirements for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 17 TERMINATION REPORTS

Prior to Disposing of Surplus Funds

Disposing of Surplus Funds

Money from Separate Interest-Bearing Account or Certificate of Deposit

Campaign Loans Report

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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Incomplete Reports

Reporting Requirements

CHAPTER 19 ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Accessing the EFS

Creating Reports

Submitting Reports

Electronic Receipts

CHAPTER 20 OFFICE ACCOUNTS

Using the Office Account

Reporting Office Account Funds

CHAPTER 21 CARRYOVER CAMPAIGN FUNDS

CHAPTER 22 RECORDKEEPING

Contributions

Expenditures

Preservation of Accounts

Inspections

CHAPTER 23 BOOKKEEPING SUGGESTIONS

CHAPTER 24 FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Automatic Fine Appeal Process

Complaint Process

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APPENDIX A FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

APPENDIX B 2014 DEADLINES FOR ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTIONS

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(Sections 106 07 1060705 and 106 141 FS)

Penalty for La~e filing

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first three days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding the primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report For a candidates termination report the fine shall be $50 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report All fines must be paid from the candidates personal funds -not campaign funds

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(Section 10607(2) FS)

Reporting lotal Sums

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reporting forms shall be designed to elicit separate totals for in-kind contributions loans and other receipts

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Each candidate must file a statement with the qualifying officer within 10 days after the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository is filed Willful failure to file this form is a first degree misdemeanor and a civil violation of the Campaign Financing Act which may result in a fine of up to $1000 (ss 10619(1)(c) 106265(1) Florida Statutes)

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FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION 107 W Gaines Street

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Fax (850) 921-0783

February 4 2016

Nicole Marie Santiago 160 River Bridge Circle Apt 6-208C Oviedo FL 32765-3204

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

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You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

When we conclude the investigation a copy of the Report of Investigation will be mailed to you at the above address You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106 Florida Statutes A copy of the Staff Recommendation will be mailed to you and you may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is

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mailed to you Your timely filed response(s) will be considered by the Commission when determining probable cause

The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

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At any time before a probable cause finding you may notify us in writing that you want to enter into negotiations directed towards reaching a settlement via consent agreement

The Report of Investigation Staff Recommendation and Notice of Hearing will be mailed to the above address as this letter Therefore if your address changes you must notify this office of your new address Otherwise you may not receive these important documents Failure to receive the documents will not delay the probable cause hearing

Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

Sincerely

AMTem

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DIVISION OF ELECTIONS FEC REFERRAL FORM

To FEC from Division of Elections

Name Nicole Marie Santiago

Account Number 63418

Treasurer Nicole Marie Santiago

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The Division of Elections is referring this issue to the Florida Elections Commission pursuant to Section 106 25 and 106 19(1 )(c) Florida Statutes in that written notifications of no reports were filed after the applicable reporting deadline for the following reports

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2014 G3

2014 G5

2014 G7

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Sent By Date

Kristi Reid Bronson I jq January 7 2015

STATE OF FLORIDA County of Leon

AFFIDAVIT

Kristi Reid Bronson being duly sworn says

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capacity I oversee the Divisions duties related to the filing of campaign finance reports This affidavit is made upon my personal knowledge including information obtained from review of the attached records of which lam the custodian

2 I am of legal age and competent to testify to the matters stated herein

3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

~ AA-7(~~_V~ Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

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• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral

FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Case Numbermiddot FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Complainant Division of Elections Section 106 07(7) Florida Statutes failure of a candidate who did not receive any contributions

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1 An appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository (DS-DE 9) was filed on June 20 2014 (Ex 1)

2 An acknowledgement letter was mailed to the address provided on Respondents DS-DE 9 on June 23 2014 advising Respondent that all of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on their website including Chapter 106 Florida Statutes the Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook and the Calendar of Reporting Dates (Ex 2)

3 The acknowledgement letter also states An online instruction guide is available to you on the EF S to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports and provides the telephone number for the Divisions EF S Help Desk

4 The Candidate and Campaign Ireasurer Handbook discusses filing a waiver when there is no activity to disclose on page 47 (Ex 3)

5 Pages 12 13 44 and 45 of the Candidate EFS Users Guide discuss how to notify the Division on the prescribed reporting date that no report will be filed using the EF S Specifically page 13 instructs the user to click the box next to waiver ifthere is no activity to disclose (Ex 4)

6 In a telephone interview on April 2 2015 Kristi Reid-Bronson clarified that once the waiver box is chosen and a new report is opened as shown on Page 12 the only available option on the report summary screen will be Go To File Report as shown on Page 13 Choosing Go To File Report will take the user directly to the screens where the candidate treasurer PINS are entered as shown on Pages 44 and 45

7 Respondents filing history reflects the untimely filed notifications summarized below (Ex 5)

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8 Respondent did not provide a written response to the referral

9 Respondent did not file a written response to the legal sufficiency letter and did not return my telephone calls

ROI Failure to Notify FO (0315)

IO Ms Kristi Reid Bronson Respondents filing officer confomed in an email that the info1mation on Respondents filing histo1y (Ex 5) is co11ect Respondent was late filing her first notification however she timely filed notifications for the next eight repo1ting periods Respondent did not timely file the notifications fo1 the 2014 03 05 and 07 repo1ting periods however she timely filed notifications for the 2014 04 and 06 repo1ting periods

11 Respondent has not had any prior cases before the Commission

12 I attempted to contact Respondent on three occasions to give he1 an oppo1tunity to discuss the allegations in the referral Additionally an affidavit was mailed to Respondent on March 16 2016 As of the date of this repo1t all attempts to contact Respondent have been unsuccessfol

13 Because Respondent has not contacted the Commission or 1etumed an affidavit I am unable to asce1tain whether Respondent has read Chapter 106 Florida Statutes andor the Candidate and Campaign Teaswer Handbook Respondent signed her Statement of Candidate form on June 19 2014 (Ex 6)

ROI Failure to Notify FO (03115)

Exhibit I

Exhibit 2

Exhibit 3

Exhibit 4

Exhibit 5

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FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

Nicole Marie Santiago -- FEC 15-029

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Acknowledgement Lette1

Relevant pages of the Candidate Handbook

Relevant Pages of the EFS Use1s Guide

Filing Histo1y

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APPOINTMENT OF CAMPAIGN TREASURER AND DESIGNATION OF CAMPAIGN DEPOSITORY FOR CANDIDATES

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Nicole Santiago 2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tam pa FL 33605

Dear Ms Santiago

This will acknowledge receipt of the Appointment of Campaign T 1easurer and Designation of Campaign Depository for the office of State Representative which was placed on file in our office on June 20 2014 Your name has been placed on the 2014 active candidate list

Campaign I reasurers Repor1s

Your first campaign treasurers report will be due on June 27 2014 The report will cover the period ofJune 1-20 2014 (Pl) All candidates who file reports with the Division of Elections aie required to file by means of the Divisions Electronic Filing System (EFS)

Credentials and Sign-ons

Below is the web address to access the EFS and your user identification number The enclosed sealed envelope contains your initial password Once you have logged in using the initial password you will be immediately prompted to change it to a confidential sign-on You your campaign treasurer and deputy treasurers are responsible for protecting these passwords from disclosure and are responsible for all filings using these credentials unless the Division is notified that your credentials have been compromised

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Pin numbers are confidential secure credentials that allow you to submit reports and update personal information The enclosed sealed envelope contains your confidential pin numbers

Each candidate is required to provide the Division of Elections with confidential personal information that may be used to allow access in the event that password is forgotten or lost When you enter the campaign account screen there will be a drop down box where you pick a question (such as Whal is your mothers maiden name) and supply an answer All passwords and answers to questions are stored as encrypted data and cannot be viewed by Division staff and given out over the phone Please notify the Division if your credentials have been compromised

Timely Filing

All reports filed must be completed and filed through the EFS no later than midnight Eastern Standard I ime of the due date Reports not filed by midnight of the due date are late filed and subject to the penalties in Section I 06 07(8) Florida Statutes In the event that the EFS is inoperable on the due date the report will be accepted as timely filed if filed no later than midnight of the first business day the EFS becomes operable No fine will be levied during the period the EFS was inoperable

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late rep01t

Electronic Receipts

The person submitting the report on the EFS will be issued an electronic receipt indicating and verif)ing the report was filed Each campaign treasurers report filed by means of the EFS is considered to be under oath by the candidate and campaign treasurer and such persons are subject to the provisions of Section I 06 07(5) Florida Statutes

EXHIBIT

Nicole Santiago June 23 2014 Page Three

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Instructions and Ass1sifa1nmcilec-------------------------------

An online instruction guide is available to you on the EFS to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports The Division of Elections will also provide assistance to all users by contacting the EFS Help Desk at (850) 245middotmiddot6280

All of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on the Division of Elections website at httpelectionsmyfloridacom It is your responsibility to read understand and follow the rmiddotequirements of Floridas election laws Therefore please print a copy of the following documents Chapters 104 and 106 Flor-ida Statutes 2014 Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook 2014 Calendar of Reporting Dates and Rule IS-2017 Florida Administrntive Code

Please let me know if you need additional information

Sincerely

~M--t ~~--p__ Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

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Enclosures

EXHIBIT

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ELECTIONS

CHAPTERlBACKGROUND

CHAPTER 2 THE CAMPAIGN FINANCING ACT

CHAPTER 3 OFFICES TO BE ELECTED IN 2014

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CHAPTER 5 BECOMING A CANDIDATE

What to File

Filing Officer

Resign-to-Run

Federal Hatch Act for State and Local Employees

Federal Hatch Act for Federal Employees

Changing Parties for Partisan Offices

Changing the Designation of Office

Pro Rata Refund Example

CHAPTER 6 STATEMENT OF SOLICITATION

Who Must File Form DS-DE 102 Statement of Solicitation

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Public Website and Mission Statement

Additional Reporting

CHAPTER7PROHIBITEDACTS

Speaking at Political Meetings

Using State-Owned Aircraft or Motor Vehicle

Using Services of State County Municipal or District Officers or Employees

Making Contributions in the Name of Another

Solicitation from Religious Charitable and Civic Organizations

Accepting Contributions in a Government-Owned Building

Making Malicious Statements

Making False Representation of Military Service

Certifying a False Report

Limitations on Political Activity for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 8 CAMPAIGN TREASURERS

Appointirig Campaign Treasurers and Deputy Treasurers

Duties and Responsibilities

Resignation or Removal

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Unauthorized Contributions

Anonymous Contributions

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Loans

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Contribution Limits for Candidates

Foreign Contributions

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2014 Deadlines for Accepting Contributions

CHAPTER 11 EXPENDITURES

Definition

General Requirements

Checks

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limits on Petty Cash Fund Amounts

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Credit Cards

Debit Cards

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CHAPTER 12 POLITICAL ADVERTISING

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Contributions from Fund Raisers

Expenditures for Fund Raisers

Tickets

CHAPTER 15 TELEPHONE SOLICITATION

Telephone Solicitation

Registered Agent

CHAPTER 16 FILING CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Where to File

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Waiver of Report

Incomplete Reports

Reporting Total Sums

Reporting Contributions

Returning Contributions

Reporting Expenditures

Special Requirements for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 17 TERMINATION REPORTS

Prior to Disposing of Surplus Funds

Disposing of Surplus Funds

Money from Separate Interest-Bearing Account or Certificate of Deposit

Campaign Loans Report

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CHAPTER 19 ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Accessing the EFS

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Submitting Reports

Electronic Receipts

CHAPTER 20 OFFICE ACCOUNTS

Using the Office Account

Reporting Office Account Funds

CHAPTER 21 CARRYOVER CAMPAIGN FUNDS

CHAPTER 22 RECORDKEEPING

Contributions

Expenditures

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Inspections

CHAPTER 23 BOOKKEEPING SUGGESTIONS

CHAPTER 24 FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Automatic Fine Appeal Process

Complaint Process

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APPENDIX B 2014 DEADLINES FOR ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTIONS

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Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first three days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding the primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report For a candidates termination report the fine shall be $50 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report All fines must be paid from the candidates personal funds -not campaign funds

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Reporting lotal Sums

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Nicole Marie Santiago 160 River Bridge Circle Apt 6-208C Oviedo FL 32765-3204

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

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You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

When we conclude the investigation a copy of the Report of Investigation will be mailed to you at the above address You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106 Florida Statutes A copy of the Staff Recommendation will be mailed to you and you may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is

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The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

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At any time before a probable cause finding you may notify us in writing that you want to enter into negotiations directed towards reaching a settlement via consent agreement

The Report of Investigation Staff Recommendation and Notice of Hearing will be mailed to the above address as this letter Therefore if your address changes you must notify this office of your new address Otherwise you may not receive these important documents Failure to receive the documents will not delay the probable cause hearing

Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

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STATE OF FLORIDA County of Leon

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3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

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Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

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November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

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Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
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IO Ms Kristi Reid Bronson Respondents filing officer confomed in an email that the info1mation on Respondents filing histo1y (Ex 5) is co11ect Respondent was late filing her first notification however she timely filed notifications for the next eight repo1ting periods Respondent did not timely file the notifications fo1 the 2014 03 05 and 07 repo1ting periods however she timely filed notifications for the 2014 04 and 06 repo1ting periods

11 Respondent has not had any prior cases before the Commission

12 I attempted to contact Respondent on three occasions to give he1 an oppo1tunity to discuss the allegations in the referral Additionally an affidavit was mailed to Respondent on March 16 2016 As of the date of this repo1t all attempts to contact Respondent have been unsuccessfol

13 Because Respondent has not contacted the Commission or 1etumed an affidavit I am unable to asce1tain whether Respondent has read Chapter 106 Florida Statutes andor the Candidate and Campaign Teaswer Handbook Respondent signed her Statement of Candidate form on June 19 2014 (Ex 6)

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Nicole Santiago 2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tam pa FL 33605

Dear Ms Santiago

This will acknowledge receipt of the Appointment of Campaign T 1easurer and Designation of Campaign Depository for the office of State Representative which was placed on file in our office on June 20 2014 Your name has been placed on the 2014 active candidate list

Campaign I reasurers Repor1s

Your first campaign treasurers report will be due on June 27 2014 The report will cover the period ofJune 1-20 2014 (Pl) All candidates who file reports with the Division of Elections aie required to file by means of the Divisions Electronic Filing System (EFS)

Credentials and Sign-ons

Below is the web address to access the EFS and your user identification number The enclosed sealed envelope contains your initial password Once you have logged in using the initial password you will be immediately prompted to change it to a confidential sign-on You your campaign treasurer and deputy treasurers are responsible for protecting these passwords from disclosure and are responsible for all filings using these credentials unless the Division is notified that your credentials have been compromised

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Pin numbers are confidential secure credentials that allow you to submit reports and update personal information The enclosed sealed envelope contains your confidential pin numbers

Each candidate is required to provide the Division of Elections with confidential personal information that may be used to allow access in the event that password is forgotten or lost When you enter the campaign account screen there will be a drop down box where you pick a question (such as Whal is your mothers maiden name) and supply an answer All passwords and answers to questions are stored as encrypted data and cannot be viewed by Division staff and given out over the phone Please notify the Division if your credentials have been compromised

Timely Filing

All reports filed must be completed and filed through the EFS no later than midnight Eastern Standard I ime of the due date Reports not filed by midnight of the due date are late filed and subject to the penalties in Section I 06 07(8) Florida Statutes In the event that the EFS is inoperable on the due date the report will be accepted as timely filed if filed no later than midnight of the first business day the EFS becomes operable No fine will be levied during the period the EFS was inoperable

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late rep01t

Electronic Receipts

The person submitting the report on the EFS will be issued an electronic receipt indicating and verif)ing the report was filed Each campaign treasurers report filed by means of the EFS is considered to be under oath by the candidate and campaign treasurer and such persons are subject to the provisions of Section I 06 07(5) Florida Statutes

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An online instruction guide is available to you on the EFS to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports The Division of Elections will also provide assistance to all users by contacting the EFS Help Desk at (850) 245middotmiddot6280

All of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on the Division of Elections website at httpelectionsmyfloridacom It is your responsibility to read understand and follow the rmiddotequirements of Floridas election laws Therefore please print a copy of the following documents Chapters 104 and 106 Flor-ida Statutes 2014 Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook 2014 Calendar of Reporting Dates and Rule IS-2017 Florida Administrntive Code

Please let me know if you need additional information

Sincerely

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CHAPTERlBACKGROUND

CHAPTER 2 THE CAMPAIGN FINANCING ACT

CHAPTER 3 OFFICES TO BE ELECTED IN 2014

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CHAPTER 5 BECOMING A CANDIDATE

What to File

Filing Officer

Resign-to-Run

Federal Hatch Act for State and Local Employees

Federal Hatch Act for Federal Employees

Changing Parties for Partisan Offices

Changing the Designation of Office

Pro Rata Refund Example

CHAPTER 6 STATEMENT OF SOLICITATION

Who Must File Form DS-DE 102 Statement of Solicitation

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Public Website and Mission Statement

Additional Reporting

CHAPTER7PROHIBITEDACTS

Speaking at Political Meetings

Using State-Owned Aircraft or Motor Vehicle

Using Services of State County Municipal or District Officers or Employees

Making Contributions in the Name of Another

Solicitation from Religious Charitable and Civic Organizations

Accepting Contributions in a Government-Owned Building

Making Malicious Statements

Making False Representation of Military Service

Certifying a False Report

Limitations on Political Activity for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 8 CAMPAIGN TREASURERS

Appointirig Campaign Treasurers and Deputy Treasurers

Duties and Responsibilities

Resignation or Removal

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CHAPTER 9 CAMPAIGN DEPOSiTORIES

Primary Campaign Depository

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Debit Cards

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CHAPTER 10 CONTRIBUTIONS

Unauthorized Contributions

Anonymous Contributions

In-Kind Contributions

Loans

Cash Contributions

Debit and Credit Card Contributions

Contribution Limits for Candidates

Foreign Contributions

Violations

2014 Deadlines for Accepting Contributions

CHAPTER 11 EXPENDITURES

Definition

General Requirements

Checks

Living Expenses

Petty Cash Funds

limits on Petty Cash Fund Amounts

Independent Expenditures

Credit Cards

Debit Cards

Electioneering Communications

Expenditures for Electioneering Communications

CHAPTER 12 POLITICAL ADVERTISING

Candidate Disclaimers

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Electioneering Communications Disclaimers

Other Political Disclaimer Examples

Miscellaneous Advertisements

Use of Closed Captioning and Descriptive Narrative in all Television Broadcasts

CHAPTER 14 FUND RAISERS

Contributions from Fund Raisers

Expenditures for Fund Raisers

Tickets

CHAPTER 15 TELEPHONE SOLICITATION

Telephone Solicitation

Registered Agent

CHAPTER 16 FILING CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Where to File

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Waiver of Report

Incomplete Reports

Reporting Total Sums

Reporting Contributions

Returning Contributions

Reporting Expenditures

Special Requirements for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 17 TERMINATION REPORTS

Prior to Disposing of Surplus Funds

Disposing of Surplus Funds

Money from Separate Interest-Bearing Account or Certificate of Deposit

Campaign Loans Report

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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Incomplete Reports

Reporting Requirements

CHAPTER 19 ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Accessing the EFS

Creating Reports

Submitting Reports

Electronic Receipts

CHAPTER 20 OFFICE ACCOUNTS

Using the Office Account

Reporting Office Account Funds

CHAPTER 21 CARRYOVER CAMPAIGN FUNDS

CHAPTER 22 RECORDKEEPING

Contributions

Expenditures

Preservation of Accounts

Inspections

CHAPTER 23 BOOKKEEPING SUGGESTIONS

CHAPTER 24 FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Automatic Fine Appeal Process

Complaint Process

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APPENDIX A FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

APPENDIX B 2014 DEADLINES FOR ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTIONS

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(Sections 106 07 1060705 and 106 141 FS)

Penalty for La~e filing

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first three days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding the primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report For a candidates termination report the fine shall be $50 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report All fines must be paid from the candidates personal funds -not campaign funds

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(Section 10607(2) FS)

Reporting lotal Sums

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Chapter 106 Florida Statutes

Each candidate must file a statement with the qualifying officer within 10 days after the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository is filed Willful failure to file this form is a first degree misdemeanor and a civil violation of the Campaign Financing Act which may result in a fine of up to $1000 (ss 10619(1)(c) 106265(1) Florida Statutes)

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FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION 107 W Gaines Street

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February 4 2016

Nicole Marie Santiago 160 River Bridge Circle Apt 6-208C Oviedo FL 32765-3204

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

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You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

When we conclude the investigation a copy of the Report of Investigation will be mailed to you at the above address You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106 Florida Statutes A copy of the Staff Recommendation will be mailed to you and you may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is

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mailed to you Your timely filed response(s) will be considered by the Commission when determining probable cause

The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

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At any time before a probable cause finding you may notify us in writing that you want to enter into negotiations directed towards reaching a settlement via consent agreement

The Report of Investigation Staff Recommendation and Notice of Hearing will be mailed to the above address as this letter Therefore if your address changes you must notify this office of your new address Otherwise you may not receive these important documents Failure to receive the documents will not delay the probable cause hearing

Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

Sincerely

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DIVISION OF ELECTIONS FEC REFERRAL FORM

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Name Nicole Marie Santiago

Account Number 63418

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Kristi Reid Bronson I jq January 7 2015

STATE OF FLORIDA County of Leon

AFFIDAVIT

Kristi Reid Bronson being duly sworn says

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capacity I oversee the Divisions duties related to the filing of campaign finance reports This affidavit is made upon my personal knowledge including information obtained from review of the attached records of which lam the custodian

2 I am of legal age and competent to testify to the matters stated herein

3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral

Exhibit I

Exhibit 2

Exhibit 3

Exhibit 4

Exhibit 5

Exhibit 6

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FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION REPORT OF INVESTIGATION

Nicole Marie Santiago -- FEC 15-029

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Relevant pages of the Candidate Handbook

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Dear Ms Santiago

This will acknowledge receipt of the Appointment of Campaign T 1easurer and Designation of Campaign Depository for the office of State Representative which was placed on file in our office on June 20 2014 Your name has been placed on the 2014 active candidate list

Campaign I reasurers Repor1s

Your first campaign treasurers report will be due on June 27 2014 The report will cover the period ofJune 1-20 2014 (Pl) All candidates who file reports with the Division of Elections aie required to file by means of the Divisions Electronic Filing System (EFS)

Credentials and Sign-ons

Below is the web address to access the EFS and your user identification number The enclosed sealed envelope contains your initial password Once you have logged in using the initial password you will be immediately prompted to change it to a confidential sign-on You your campaign treasurer and deputy treasurers are responsible for protecting these passwords from disclosure and are responsible for all filings using these credentials unless the Division is notified that your credentials have been compromised

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Pin numbers are confidential secure credentials that allow you to submit reports and update personal information The enclosed sealed envelope contains your confidential pin numbers

Each candidate is required to provide the Division of Elections with confidential personal information that may be used to allow access in the event that password is forgotten or lost When you enter the campaign account screen there will be a drop down box where you pick a question (such as Whal is your mothers maiden name) and supply an answer All passwords and answers to questions are stored as encrypted data and cannot be viewed by Division staff and given out over the phone Please notify the Division if your credentials have been compromised

Timely Filing

All reports filed must be completed and filed through the EFS no later than midnight Eastern Standard I ime of the due date Reports not filed by midnight of the due date are late filed and subject to the penalties in Section I 06 07(8) Florida Statutes In the event that the EFS is inoperable on the due date the report will be accepted as timely filed if filed no later than midnight of the first business day the EFS becomes operable No fine will be levied during the period the EFS was inoperable

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late rep01t

Electronic Receipts

The person submitting the report on the EFS will be issued an electronic receipt indicating and verif)ing the report was filed Each campaign treasurers report filed by means of the EFS is considered to be under oath by the candidate and campaign treasurer and such persons are subject to the provisions of Section I 06 07(5) Florida Statutes

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Instructions and Ass1sifa1nmcilec-------------------------------

An online instruction guide is available to you on the EFS to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports The Division of Elections will also provide assistance to all users by contacting the EFS Help Desk at (850) 245middotmiddot6280

All of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on the Division of Elections website at httpelectionsmyfloridacom It is your responsibility to read understand and follow the rmiddotequirements of Floridas election laws Therefore please print a copy of the following documents Chapters 104 and 106 Flor-ida Statutes 2014 Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook 2014 Calendar of Reporting Dates and Rule IS-2017 Florida Administrntive Code

Please let me know if you need additional information

Sincerely

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Enclosures

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CHAPTERlBACKGROUND

CHAPTER 2 THE CAMPAIGN FINANCING ACT

CHAPTER 3 OFFICES TO BE ELECTED IN 2014

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CHAPTER 5 BECOMING A CANDIDATE

What to File

Filing Officer

Resign-to-Run

Federal Hatch Act for State and Local Employees

Federal Hatch Act for Federal Employees

Changing Parties for Partisan Offices

Changing the Designation of Office

Pro Rata Refund Example

CHAPTER 6 STATEMENT OF SOLICITATION

Who Must File Form DS-DE 102 Statement of Solicitation

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Public Website and Mission Statement

Additional Reporting

CHAPTER7PROHIBITEDACTS

Speaking at Political Meetings

Using State-Owned Aircraft or Motor Vehicle

Using Services of State County Municipal or District Officers or Employees

Making Contributions in the Name of Another

Solicitation from Religious Charitable and Civic Organizations

Accepting Contributions in a Government-Owned Building

Making Malicious Statements

Making False Representation of Military Service

Certifying a False Report

Limitations on Political Activity for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 8 CAMPAIGN TREASURERS

Appointirig Campaign Treasurers and Deputy Treasurers

Duties and Responsibilities

Resignation or Removal

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CHAPTER 9 CAMPAIGN DEPOSiTORIES

Primary Campaign Depository

Secondary Campaign Depository

Separate Interest-Bearing Accounts and Certificates of Deposit

Debit Cards

Credit Cards

CHAPTER 10 CONTRIBUTIONS

Unauthorized Contributions

Anonymous Contributions

In-Kind Contributions

Loans

Cash Contributions

Debit and Credit Card Contributions

Contribution Limits for Candidates

Foreign Contributions

Violations

2014 Deadlines for Accepting Contributions

CHAPTER 11 EXPENDITURES

Definition

General Requirements

Checks

Living Expenses

Petty Cash Funds

limits on Petty Cash Fund Amounts

Independent Expenditures

Credit Cards

Debit Cards

Electioneering Communications

Expenditures for Electioneering Communications

CHAPTER 12 POLITICAL ADVERTISING

Candidate Disclaimers

Exceptions to Disclaimer Requirements

Disclaimer for Write-in Candidates

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Telephone Solicitation

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CHAPTER 16 FILING CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Where to File

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Penalty for Late Filing

Waiver of Report

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Reporting Total Sums

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Special Requirements for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 17 TERMINATION REPORTS

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Accessing the EFS

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Using the Office Account

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CHAPTER 21 CARRYOVER CAMPAIGN FUNDS

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Automatic Fine Appeal Process

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Reporting lotal Sums

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Nicole Marie Santiago 160 River Bridge Circle Apt 6-208C Oviedo FL 32765-3204

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

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You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

When we conclude the investigation a copy of the Report of Investigation will be mailed to you at the above address You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106 Florida Statutes A copy of the Staff Recommendation will be mailed to you and you may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is

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The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

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At any time before a probable cause finding you may notify us in writing that you want to enter into negotiations directed towards reaching a settlement via consent agreement

The Report of Investigation Staff Recommendation and Notice of Hearing will be mailed to the above address as this letter Therefore if your address changes you must notify this office of your new address Otherwise you may not receive these important documents Failure to receive the documents will not delay the probable cause hearing

Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

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Name Nicole Marie Santiago

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STATE OF FLORIDA County of Leon

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3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
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    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
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            • Exhibit 4
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APPOINTMENT OF CAMPAIGN TREASURER AND DESIGNATION OF CAMPAIGN DEPOSITORY FOR CANDIDATES

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Nicole Santiago 2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tam pa FL 33605

Dear Ms Santiago

This will acknowledge receipt of the Appointment of Campaign T 1easurer and Designation of Campaign Depository for the office of State Representative which was placed on file in our office on June 20 2014 Your name has been placed on the 2014 active candidate list

Campaign I reasurers Repor1s

Your first campaign treasurers report will be due on June 27 2014 The report will cover the period ofJune 1-20 2014 (Pl) All candidates who file reports with the Division of Elections aie required to file by means of the Divisions Electronic Filing System (EFS)

Credentials and Sign-ons

Below is the web address to access the EFS and your user identification number The enclosed sealed envelope contains your initial password Once you have logged in using the initial password you will be immediately prompted to change it to a confidential sign-on You your campaign treasurer and deputy treasurers are responsible for protecting these passwords from disclosure and are responsible for all filings using these credentials unless the Division is notified that your credentials have been compromised

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Pin numbers are confidential secure credentials that allow you to submit reports and update personal information The enclosed sealed envelope contains your confidential pin numbers

Each candidate is required to provide the Division of Elections with confidential personal information that may be used to allow access in the event that password is forgotten or lost When you enter the campaign account screen there will be a drop down box where you pick a question (such as Whal is your mothers maiden name) and supply an answer All passwords and answers to questions are stored as encrypted data and cannot be viewed by Division staff and given out over the phone Please notify the Division if your credentials have been compromised

Timely Filing

All reports filed must be completed and filed through the EFS no later than midnight Eastern Standard I ime of the due date Reports not filed by midnight of the due date are late filed and subject to the penalties in Section I 06 07(8) Florida Statutes In the event that the EFS is inoperable on the due date the report will be accepted as timely filed if filed no later than midnight of the first business day the EFS becomes operable No fine will be levied during the period the EFS was inoperable

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late rep01t

Electronic Receipts

The person submitting the report on the EFS will be issued an electronic receipt indicating and verif)ing the report was filed Each campaign treasurers report filed by means of the EFS is considered to be under oath by the candidate and campaign treasurer and such persons are subject to the provisions of Section I 06 07(5) Florida Statutes

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Instructions and Ass1sifa1nmcilec-------------------------------

An online instruction guide is available to you on the EFS to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports The Division of Elections will also provide assistance to all users by contacting the EFS Help Desk at (850) 245middotmiddot6280

All of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on the Division of Elections website at httpelectionsmyfloridacom It is your responsibility to read understand and follow the rmiddotequirements of Floridas election laws Therefore please print a copy of the following documents Chapters 104 and 106 Flor-ida Statutes 2014 Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook 2014 Calendar of Reporting Dates and Rule IS-2017 Florida Administrntive Code

Please let me know if you need additional information

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CHAPTERlBACKGROUND

CHAPTER 2 THE CAMPAIGN FINANCING ACT

CHAPTER 3 OFFICES TO BE ELECTED IN 2014

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CHAPTER 5 BECOMING A CANDIDATE

What to File

Filing Officer

Resign-to-Run

Federal Hatch Act for State and Local Employees

Federal Hatch Act for Federal Employees

Changing Parties for Partisan Offices

Changing the Designation of Office

Pro Rata Refund Example

CHAPTER 6 STATEMENT OF SOLICITATION

Who Must File Form DS-DE 102 Statement of Solicitation

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Public Website and Mission Statement

Additional Reporting

CHAPTER7PROHIBITEDACTS

Speaking at Political Meetings

Using State-Owned Aircraft or Motor Vehicle

Using Services of State County Municipal or District Officers or Employees

Making Contributions in the Name of Another

Solicitation from Religious Charitable and Civic Organizations

Accepting Contributions in a Government-Owned Building

Making Malicious Statements

Making False Representation of Military Service

Certifying a False Report

Limitations on Political Activity for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 8 CAMPAIGN TREASURERS

Appointirig Campaign Treasurers and Deputy Treasurers

Duties and Responsibilities

Resignation or Removal

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CHAPTER 9 CAMPAIGN DEPOSiTORIES

Primary Campaign Depository

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Debit Cards

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CHAPTER 10 CONTRIBUTIONS

Unauthorized Contributions

Anonymous Contributions

In-Kind Contributions

Loans

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Debit and Credit Card Contributions

Contribution Limits for Candidates

Foreign Contributions

Violations

2014 Deadlines for Accepting Contributions

CHAPTER 11 EXPENDITURES

Definition

General Requirements

Checks

Living Expenses

Petty Cash Funds

limits on Petty Cash Fund Amounts

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Credit Cards

Debit Cards

Electioneering Communications

Expenditures for Electioneering Communications

CHAPTER 12 POLITICAL ADVERTISING

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Electioneering Communications Disclaimers

Other Political Disclaimer Examples

Miscellaneous Advertisements

Use of Closed Captioning and Descriptive Narrative in all Television Broadcasts

CHAPTER 14 FUND RAISERS

Contributions from Fund Raisers

Expenditures for Fund Raisers

Tickets

CHAPTER 15 TELEPHONE SOLICITATION

Telephone Solicitation

Registered Agent

CHAPTER 16 FILING CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Where to File

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Waiver of Report

Incomplete Reports

Reporting Total Sums

Reporting Contributions

Returning Contributions

Reporting Expenditures

Special Requirements for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 17 TERMINATION REPORTS

Prior to Disposing of Surplus Funds

Disposing of Surplus Funds

Money from Separate Interest-Bearing Account or Certificate of Deposit

Campaign Loans Report

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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Incomplete Reports

Reporting Requirements

CHAPTER 19 ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Accessing the EFS

Creating Reports

Submitting Reports

Electronic Receipts

CHAPTER 20 OFFICE ACCOUNTS

Using the Office Account

Reporting Office Account Funds

CHAPTER 21 CARRYOVER CAMPAIGN FUNDS

CHAPTER 22 RECORDKEEPING

Contributions

Expenditures

Preservation of Accounts

Inspections

CHAPTER 23 BOOKKEEPING SUGGESTIONS

CHAPTER 24 FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Automatic Fine Appeal Process

Complaint Process

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APPENDIX A FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

APPENDIX B 2014 DEADLINES FOR ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTIONS

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(Sections 106 07 1060705 and 106 141 FS)

Penalty for La~e filing

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first three days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding the primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report For a candidates termination report the fine shall be $50 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report All fines must be paid from the candidates personal funds -not campaign funds

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(Section 10607(2) FS)

Reporting lotal Sums

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reporting forms shall be designed to elicit separate totals for in-kind contributions loans and other receipts

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FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION 107 W Gaines Street

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Nicole Marie Santiago 160 River Bridge Circle Apt 6-208C Oviedo FL 32765-3204

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

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You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

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mailed to you Your timely filed response(s) will be considered by the Commission when determining probable cause

The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

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At any time before a probable cause finding you may notify us in writing that you want to enter into negotiations directed towards reaching a settlement via consent agreement

The Report of Investigation Staff Recommendation and Notice of Hearing will be mailed to the above address as this letter Therefore if your address changes you must notify this office of your new address Otherwise you may not receive these important documents Failure to receive the documents will not delay the probable cause hearing

Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

Sincerely

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DIVISION OF ELECTIONS FEC REFERRAL FORM

To FEC from Division of Elections

Name Nicole Marie Santiago

Account Number 63418

Treasurer Nicole Marie Santiago

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The Division of Elections is referring this issue to the Florida Elections Commission pursuant to Section 106 25 and 106 19(1 )(c) Florida Statutes in that written notifications of no reports were filed after the applicable reporting deadline for the following reports

Report

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2014 G5

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Due Date

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The late filings of the required waiver reports reflect a deliberate failure to provide information to the filing officer as required by Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes ie no report is being filed on the prescribed reporting date middot

Sent By Date

Kristi Reid Bronson I jq January 7 2015

STATE OF FLORIDA County of Leon

AFFIDAVIT

Kristi Reid Bronson being duly sworn says

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capacity I oversee the Divisions duties related to the filing of campaign finance reports This affidavit is made upon my personal knowledge including information obtained from review of the attached records of which lam the custodian

2 I am of legal age and competent to testify to the matters stated herein

3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

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Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
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        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
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          • • Exhibits list
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            • Exhibit 4
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Nicole Santiago 2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tam pa FL 33605

Dear Ms Santiago

This will acknowledge receipt of the Appointment of Campaign T 1easurer and Designation of Campaign Depository for the office of State Representative which was placed on file in our office on June 20 2014 Your name has been placed on the 2014 active candidate list

Campaign I reasurers Repor1s

Your first campaign treasurers report will be due on June 27 2014 The report will cover the period ofJune 1-20 2014 (Pl) All candidates who file reports with the Division of Elections aie required to file by means of the Divisions Electronic Filing System (EFS)

Credentials and Sign-ons

Below is the web address to access the EFS and your user identification number The enclosed sealed envelope contains your initial password Once you have logged in using the initial password you will be immediately prompted to change it to a confidential sign-on You your campaign treasurer and deputy treasurers are responsible for protecting these passwords from disclosure and are responsible for all filings using these credentials unless the Division is notified that your credentials have been compromised

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Pin numbers are confidential secure credentials that allow you to submit reports and update personal information The enclosed sealed envelope contains your confidential pin numbers

Each candidate is required to provide the Division of Elections with confidential personal information that may be used to allow access in the event that password is forgotten or lost When you enter the campaign account screen there will be a drop down box where you pick a question (such as Whal is your mothers maiden name) and supply an answer All passwords and answers to questions are stored as encrypted data and cannot be viewed by Division staff and given out over the phone Please notify the Division if your credentials have been compromised

Timely Filing

All reports filed must be completed and filed through the EFS no later than midnight Eastern Standard I ime of the due date Reports not filed by midnight of the due date are late filed and subject to the penalties in Section I 06 07(8) Florida Statutes In the event that the EFS is inoperable on the due date the report will be accepted as timely filed if filed no later than midnight of the first business day the EFS becomes operable No fine will be levied during the period the EFS was inoperable

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late rep01t

Electronic Receipts

The person submitting the report on the EFS will be issued an electronic receipt indicating and verif)ing the report was filed Each campaign treasurers report filed by means of the EFS is considered to be under oath by the candidate and campaign treasurer and such persons are subject to the provisions of Section I 06 07(5) Florida Statutes

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Instructions and Ass1sifa1nmcilec-------------------------------

An online instruction guide is available to you on the EFS to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports The Division of Elections will also provide assistance to all users by contacting the EFS Help Desk at (850) 245middotmiddot6280

All of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on the Division of Elections website at httpelectionsmyfloridacom It is your responsibility to read understand and follow the rmiddotequirements of Floridas election laws Therefore please print a copy of the following documents Chapters 104 and 106 Flor-ida Statutes 2014 Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook 2014 Calendar of Reporting Dates and Rule IS-2017 Florida Administrntive Code

Please let me know if you need additional information

Sincerely

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Enclosures

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CHAPTERlBACKGROUND

CHAPTER 2 THE CAMPAIGN FINANCING ACT

CHAPTER 3 OFFICES TO BE ELECTED IN 2014

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CHAPTER 5 BECOMING A CANDIDATE

What to File

Filing Officer

Resign-to-Run

Federal Hatch Act for State and Local Employees

Federal Hatch Act for Federal Employees

Changing Parties for Partisan Offices

Changing the Designation of Office

Pro Rata Refund Example

CHAPTER 6 STATEMENT OF SOLICITATION

Who Must File Form DS-DE 102 Statement of Solicitation

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Public Website and Mission Statement

Additional Reporting

CHAPTER7PROHIBITEDACTS

Speaking at Political Meetings

Using State-Owned Aircraft or Motor Vehicle

Using Services of State County Municipal or District Officers or Employees

Making Contributions in the Name of Another

Solicitation from Religious Charitable and Civic Organizations

Accepting Contributions in a Government-Owned Building

Making Malicious Statements

Making False Representation of Military Service

Certifying a False Report

Limitations on Political Activity for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 8 CAMPAIGN TREASURERS

Appointirig Campaign Treasurers and Deputy Treasurers

Duties and Responsibilities

Resignation or Removal

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CHAPTER 9 CAMPAIGN DEPOSiTORIES

Primary Campaign Depository

Secondary Campaign Depository

Separate Interest-Bearing Accounts and Certificates of Deposit

Debit Cards

Credit Cards

CHAPTER 10 CONTRIBUTIONS

Unauthorized Contributions

Anonymous Contributions

In-Kind Contributions

Loans

Cash Contributions

Debit and Credit Card Contributions

Contribution Limits for Candidates

Foreign Contributions

Violations

2014 Deadlines for Accepting Contributions

CHAPTER 11 EXPENDITURES

Definition

General Requirements

Checks

Living Expenses

Petty Cash Funds

limits on Petty Cash Fund Amounts

Independent Expenditures

Credit Cards

Debit Cards

Electioneering Communications

Expenditures for Electioneering Communications

CHAPTER 12 POLITICAL ADVERTISING

Candidate Disclaimers

Exceptions to Disclaimer Requirements

Disclaimer for Write-in Candidates

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Language Other Than English

Electioneering Communications Disclaimers

Other Political Disclaimer Examples

Miscellaneous Advertisements

Use of Closed Captioning and Descriptive Narrative in all Television Broadcasts

CHAPTER 14 FUND RAISERS

Contributions from Fund Raisers

Expenditures for Fund Raisers

Tickets

CHAPTER 15 TELEPHONE SOLICITATION

Telephone Solicitation

Registered Agent

CHAPTER 16 FILING CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Where to File

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Waiver of Report

Incomplete Reports

Reporting Total Sums

Reporting Contributions

Returning Contributions

Reporting Expenditures

Special Requirements for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 17 TERMINATION REPORTS

Prior to Disposing of Surplus Funds

Disposing of Surplus Funds

Money from Separate Interest-Bearing Account or Certificate of Deposit

Campaign Loans Report

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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When to File

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Penalty for Late Filing

Incomplete Reports

Reporting Requirements

CHAPTER 19 ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Accessing the EFS

Creating Reports

Submitting Reports

Electronic Receipts

CHAPTER 20 OFFICE ACCOUNTS

Using the Office Account

Reporting Office Account Funds

CHAPTER 21 CARRYOVER CAMPAIGN FUNDS

CHAPTER 22 RECORDKEEPING

Contributions

Expenditures

Preservation of Accounts

Inspections

CHAPTER 23 BOOKKEEPING SUGGESTIONS

CHAPTER 24 FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Automatic Fine Appeal Process

Complaint Process

APPENDIX

APPENDIX A FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

APPENDIX B 2014 DEADLINES FOR ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTIONS

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day designated is deemed timely filed A report received by the filing officer within 5 days after

Waiver of Report

the designated due date that was delivered by In any reporting period during which a the U S Postal Service is deemed timely filed candidate has not received funds or made any unless it has a postmark indicating the report expenditures the filing of the required report

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(Sections 106 07 1060705 and 106 141 FS)

Penalty for La~e filing

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first three days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding the primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report For a candidates termination report the fine shall be $50 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report All fines must be paid from the candidates personal funds -not campaign funds

(Section 106 07(2) and 8 FS)

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If a campaign treasurer files a report that is deemed incomplete it shall be accepted on a conditional basis The campaign treasurer will be notified by the filing officer as to why the report is incomplete The campaign treasurer must file an addendum to the incomplete report within seven days of notification The addendum must include all necessary information to complete the report

(Section 10607(2) FS)

Reporting lotal Sums

Each campaign treasurers report required by Chapter 106 FS shall contain the total sums of all loans in-kind contributions and other receipts by or for such candidate and total sums of all expenditures made by such candidate during the reporting period The

reporting forms shall be designed to elicit separate totals for in-kind contributions loans and other receipts

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Each candidate must file a statement with the qualifying officer within 10 days after the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository is filed Willful failure to file this form is a first degree misdemeanor and a civil violation of the Campaign Financing Act which may result in a fine of up to $1000 (ss 10619(1)(c) 106265(1) Florida Statutes)

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Nicole Marie Santiago 160 River Bridge Circle Apt 6-208C Oviedo FL 32765-3204

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

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You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

When we conclude the investigation a copy of the Report of Investigation will be mailed to you at the above address You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106 Florida Statutes A copy of the Staff Recommendation will be mailed to you and you may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is

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The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

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At any time before a probable cause finding you may notify us in writing that you want to enter into negotiations directed towards reaching a settlement via consent agreement

The Report of Investigation Staff Recommendation and Notice of Hearing will be mailed to the above address as this letter Therefore if your address changes you must notify this office of your new address Otherwise you may not receive these important documents Failure to receive the documents will not delay the probable cause hearing

Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

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DIVISION OF ELECTIONS FEC REFERRAL FORM

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Name Nicole Marie Santiago

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Kristi Reid Bronson I jq January 7 2015

STATE OF FLORIDA County of Leon

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capacity I oversee the Divisions duties related to the filing of campaign finance reports This affidavit is made upon my personal knowledge including information obtained from review of the attached records of which lam the custodian

2 I am of legal age and competent to testify to the matters stated herein

3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral

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Pin numbers are confidential secure credentials that allow you to submit reports and update personal information The enclosed sealed envelope contains your confidential pin numbers

Each candidate is required to provide the Division of Elections with confidential personal information that may be used to allow access in the event that password is forgotten or lost When you enter the campaign account screen there will be a drop down box where you pick a question (such as Whal is your mothers maiden name) and supply an answer All passwords and answers to questions are stored as encrypted data and cannot be viewed by Division staff and given out over the phone Please notify the Division if your credentials have been compromised

Timely Filing

All reports filed must be completed and filed through the EFS no later than midnight Eastern Standard I ime of the due date Reports not filed by midnight of the due date are late filed and subject to the penalties in Section I 06 07(8) Florida Statutes In the event that the EFS is inoperable on the due date the report will be accepted as timely filed if filed no later than midnight of the first business day the EFS becomes operable No fine will be levied during the period the EFS was inoperable

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late rep01t

Electronic Receipts

The person submitting the report on the EFS will be issued an electronic receipt indicating and verif)ing the report was filed Each campaign treasurers report filed by means of the EFS is considered to be under oath by the candidate and campaign treasurer and such persons are subject to the provisions of Section I 06 07(5) Florida Statutes

EXHIBIT

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An online instruction guide is available to you on the EFS to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports The Division of Elections will also provide assistance to all users by contacting the EFS Help Desk at (850) 245middotmiddot6280

All of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on the Division of Elections website at httpelectionsmyfloridacom It is your responsibility to read understand and follow the rmiddotequirements of Floridas election laws Therefore please print a copy of the following documents Chapters 104 and 106 Flor-ida Statutes 2014 Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook 2014 Calendar of Reporting Dates and Rule IS-2017 Florida Administrntive Code

Please let me know if you need additional information

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CHAPTERlBACKGROUND

CHAPTER 2 THE CAMPAIGN FINANCING ACT

CHAPTER 3 OFFICES TO BE ELECTED IN 2014

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CHAPTER 5 BECOMING A CANDIDATE

What to File

Filing Officer

Resign-to-Run

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Federal Hatch Act for Federal Employees

Changing Parties for Partisan Offices

Changing the Designation of Office

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CHAPTER 6 STATEMENT OF SOLICITATION

Who Must File Form DS-DE 102 Statement of Solicitation

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Public Website and Mission Statement

Additional Reporting

CHAPTER7PROHIBITEDACTS

Speaking at Political Meetings

Using State-Owned Aircraft or Motor Vehicle

Using Services of State County Municipal or District Officers or Employees

Making Contributions in the Name of Another

Solicitation from Religious Charitable and Civic Organizations

Accepting Contributions in a Government-Owned Building

Making Malicious Statements

Making False Representation of Military Service

Certifying a False Report

Limitations on Political Activity for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 8 CAMPAIGN TREASURERS

Appointirig Campaign Treasurers and Deputy Treasurers

Duties and Responsibilities

Resignation or Removal

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Primary Campaign Depository

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Debit Cards

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CHAPTER 10 CONTRIBUTIONS

Unauthorized Contributions

Anonymous Contributions

In-Kind Contributions

Loans

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Contribution Limits for Candidates

Foreign Contributions

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2014 Deadlines for Accepting Contributions

CHAPTER 11 EXPENDITURES

Definition

General Requirements

Checks

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limits on Petty Cash Fund Amounts

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Credit Cards

Debit Cards

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CHAPTER 12 POLITICAL ADVERTISING

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Miscellaneous Advertisements

Use of Closed Captioning and Descriptive Narrative in all Television Broadcasts

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Contributions from Fund Raisers

Expenditures for Fund Raisers

Tickets

CHAPTER 15 TELEPHONE SOLICITATION

Telephone Solicitation

Registered Agent

CHAPTER 16 FILING CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Where to File

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Waiver of Report

Incomplete Reports

Reporting Total Sums

Reporting Contributions

Returning Contributions

Reporting Expenditures

Special Requirements for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 17 TERMINATION REPORTS

Prior to Disposing of Surplus Funds

Disposing of Surplus Funds

Money from Separate Interest-Bearing Account or Certificate of Deposit

Campaign Loans Report

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Incomplete Reports

Reporting Requirements

CHAPTER 19 ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Accessing the EFS

Creating Reports

Submitting Reports

Electronic Receipts

CHAPTER 20 OFFICE ACCOUNTS

Using the Office Account

Reporting Office Account Funds

CHAPTER 21 CARRYOVER CAMPAIGN FUNDS

CHAPTER 22 RECORDKEEPING

Contributions

Expenditures

Preservation of Accounts

Inspections

CHAPTER 23 BOOKKEEPING SUGGESTIONS

CHAPTER 24 FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Automatic Fine Appeal Process

Complaint Process

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APPENDIX A FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

APPENDIX B 2014 DEADLINES FOR ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTIONS

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Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first three days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding the primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report For a candidates termination report the fine shall be $50 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report All fines must be paid from the candidates personal funds -not campaign funds

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Reporting lotal Sums

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Nicole Marie Santiago 160 River Bridge Circle Apt 6-208C Oviedo FL 32765-3204

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

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You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

When we conclude the investigation a copy of the Report of Investigation will be mailed to you at the above address You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106 Florida Statutes A copy of the Staff Recommendation will be mailed to you and you may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is

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The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

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At any time before a probable cause finding you may notify us in writing that you want to enter into negotiations directed towards reaching a settlement via consent agreement

The Report of Investigation Staff Recommendation and Notice of Hearing will be mailed to the above address as this letter Therefore if your address changes you must notify this office of your new address Otherwise you may not receive these important documents Failure to receive the documents will not delay the probable cause hearing

Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

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Name Nicole Marie Santiago

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Kristi Reid Bronson I jq January 7 2015

STATE OF FLORIDA County of Leon

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capacity I oversee the Divisions duties related to the filing of campaign finance reports This affidavit is made upon my personal knowledge including information obtained from review of the attached records of which lam the custodian

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3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
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      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral

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An online instruction guide is available to you on the EFS to assist with navigation data entry and submission of reports The Division of Elections will also provide assistance to all users by contacting the EFS Help Desk at (850) 245middotmiddot6280

All of the Divisions publications and reporting forms are available on the Division of Elections website at httpelectionsmyfloridacom It is your responsibility to read understand and follow the rmiddotequirements of Floridas election laws Therefore please print a copy of the following documents Chapters 104 and 106 Flor-ida Statutes 2014 Candidate and Campaign Treasurer Handbook 2014 Calendar of Reporting Dates and Rule IS-2017 Florida Administrntive Code

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CHAPTERlBACKGROUND

CHAPTER 2 THE CAMPAIGN FINANCING ACT

CHAPTER 3 OFFICES TO BE ELECTED IN 2014

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CHAPTER 5 BECOMING A CANDIDATE

What to File

Filing Officer

Resign-to-Run

Federal Hatch Act for State and Local Employees

Federal Hatch Act for Federal Employees

Changing Parties for Partisan Offices

Changing the Designation of Office

Pro Rata Refund Example

CHAPTER 6 STATEMENT OF SOLICITATION

Who Must File Form DS-DE 102 Statement of Solicitation

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Public Website and Mission Statement

Additional Reporting

CHAPTER7PROHIBITEDACTS

Speaking at Political Meetings

Using State-Owned Aircraft or Motor Vehicle

Using Services of State County Municipal or District Officers or Employees

Making Contributions in the Name of Another

Solicitation from Religious Charitable and Civic Organizations

Accepting Contributions in a Government-Owned Building

Making Malicious Statements

Making False Representation of Military Service

Certifying a False Report

Limitations on Political Activity for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 8 CAMPAIGN TREASURERS

Appointirig Campaign Treasurers and Deputy Treasurers

Duties and Responsibilities

Resignation or Removal

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CHAPTER 10 CONTRIBUTIONS

Unauthorized Contributions

Anonymous Contributions

In-Kind Contributions

Loans

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Contribution Limits for Candidates

Foreign Contributions

Violations

2014 Deadlines for Accepting Contributions

CHAPTER 11 EXPENDITURES

Definition

General Requirements

Checks

Living Expenses

Petty Cash Funds

limits on Petty Cash Fund Amounts

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Credit Cards

Debit Cards

Electioneering Communications

Expenditures for Electioneering Communications

CHAPTER 12 POLITICAL ADVERTISING

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Disclaimer for Write-in Candidates

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Miscellaneous Advertisements

Use of Closed Captioning and Descriptive Narrative in all Television Broadcasts

CHAPTER 14 FUND RAISERS

Contributions from Fund Raisers

Expenditures for Fund Raisers

Tickets

CHAPTER 15 TELEPHONE SOLICITATION

Telephone Solicitation

Registered Agent

CHAPTER 16 FILING CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Where to File

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Waiver of Report

Incomplete Reports

Reporting Total Sums

Reporting Contributions

Returning Contributions

Reporting Expenditures

Special Requirements for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 17 TERMINATION REPORTS

Prior to Disposing of Surplus Funds

Disposing of Surplus Funds

Money from Separate Interest-Bearing Account or Certificate of Deposit

Campaign Loans Report

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Incomplete Reports

Reporting Requirements

CHAPTER 19 ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Accessing the EFS

Creating Reports

Submitting Reports

Electronic Receipts

CHAPTER 20 OFFICE ACCOUNTS

Using the Office Account

Reporting Office Account Funds

CHAPTER 21 CARRYOVER CAMPAIGN FUNDS

CHAPTER 22 RECORDKEEPING

Contributions

Expenditures

Preservation of Accounts

Inspections

CHAPTER 23 BOOKKEEPING SUGGESTIONS

CHAPTER 24 FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Automatic Fine Appeal Process

Complaint Process

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APPENDIX A FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

APPENDIX B 2014 DEADLINES FOR ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTIONS

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Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first three days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding the primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report For a candidates termination report the fine shall be $50 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report All fines must be paid from the candidates personal funds -not campaign funds

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Reporting lotal Sums

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reporting forms shall be designed to elicit separate totals for in-kind contributions loans and other receipts

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Nicole Marie Santiago 160 River Bridge Circle Apt 6-208C Oviedo FL 32765-3204

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

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You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

When we conclude the investigation a copy of the Report of Investigation will be mailed to you at the above address You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106 Florida Statutes A copy of the Staff Recommendation will be mailed to you and you may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is

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The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

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At any time before a probable cause finding you may notify us in writing that you want to enter into negotiations directed towards reaching a settlement via consent agreement

The Report of Investigation Staff Recommendation and Notice of Hearing will be mailed to the above address as this letter Therefore if your address changes you must notify this office of your new address Otherwise you may not receive these important documents Failure to receive the documents will not delay the probable cause hearing

Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

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capacity I oversee the Divisions duties related to the filing of campaign finance reports This affidavit is made upon my personal knowledge including information obtained from review of the attached records of which lam the custodian

2 I am of legal age and competent to testify to the matters stated herein

3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

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Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
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      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
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        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
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          • • Exhibits list
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CHAPTERlBACKGROUND

CHAPTER 2 THE CAMPAIGN FINANCING ACT

CHAPTER 3 OFFICES TO BE ELECTED IN 2014

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CHAPTER 5 BECOMING A CANDIDATE

What to File

Filing Officer

Resign-to-Run

Federal Hatch Act for State and Local Employees

Federal Hatch Act for Federal Employees

Changing Parties for Partisan Offices

Changing the Designation of Office

Pro Rata Refund Example

CHAPTER 6 STATEMENT OF SOLICITATION

Who Must File Form DS-DE 102 Statement of Solicitation

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Public Website and Mission Statement

Additional Reporting

CHAPTER7PROHIBITEDACTS

Speaking at Political Meetings

Using State-Owned Aircraft or Motor Vehicle

Using Services of State County Municipal or District Officers or Employees

Making Contributions in the Name of Another

Solicitation from Religious Charitable and Civic Organizations

Accepting Contributions in a Government-Owned Building

Making Malicious Statements

Making False Representation of Military Service

Certifying a False Report

Limitations on Political Activity for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 8 CAMPAIGN TREASURERS

Appointirig Campaign Treasurers and Deputy Treasurers

Duties and Responsibilities

Resignation or Removal

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CHAPTER 9 CAMPAIGN DEPOSiTORIES

Primary Campaign Depository

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Debit Cards

Credit Cards

CHAPTER 10 CONTRIBUTIONS

Unauthorized Contributions

Anonymous Contributions

In-Kind Contributions

Loans

Cash Contributions

Debit and Credit Card Contributions

Contribution Limits for Candidates

Foreign Contributions

Violations

2014 Deadlines for Accepting Contributions

CHAPTER 11 EXPENDITURES

Definition

General Requirements

Checks

Living Expenses

Petty Cash Funds

limits on Petty Cash Fund Amounts

Independent Expenditures

Credit Cards

Debit Cards

Electioneering Communications

Expenditures for Electioneering Communications

CHAPTER 12 POLITICAL ADVERTISING

Candidate Disclaimers

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Disclaimer for Write-in Candidates

Non-incumbent Advertisements

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Other Political Disclaimer Examples

Miscellaneous Advertisements

Use of Closed Captioning and Descriptive Narrative in all Television Broadcasts

CHAPTER 14 FUND RAISERS

Contributions from Fund Raisers

Expenditures for Fund Raisers

Tickets

CHAPTER 15 TELEPHONE SOLICITATION

Telephone Solicitation

Registered Agent

CHAPTER 16 FILING CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Where to File

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Waiver of Report

Incomplete Reports

Reporting Total Sums

Reporting Contributions

Returning Contributions

Reporting Expenditures

Special Requirements for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 17 TERMINATION REPORTS

Prior to Disposing of Surplus Funds

Disposing of Surplus Funds

Money from Separate Interest-Bearing Account or Certificate of Deposit

Campaign Loans Report

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Incomplete Reports

Reporting Requirements

CHAPTER 19 ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Accessing the EFS

Creating Reports

Submitting Reports

Electronic Receipts

CHAPTER 20 OFFICE ACCOUNTS

Using the Office Account

Reporting Office Account Funds

CHAPTER 21 CARRYOVER CAMPAIGN FUNDS

CHAPTER 22 RECORDKEEPING

Contributions

Expenditures

Preservation of Accounts

Inspections

CHAPTER 23 BOOKKEEPING SUGGESTIONS

CHAPTER 24 FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Automatic Fine Appeal Process

Complaint Process

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APPENDIX B 2014 DEADLINES FOR ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTIONS

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(Section 10607(2) FS)

Reporting lotal Sums

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Chapter 106 Florida Statutes

Each candidate must file a statement with the qualifying officer within 10 days after the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository is filed Willful failure to file this form is a first degree misdemeanor and a civil violation of the Campaign Financing Act which may result in a fine of up to $1000 (ss 10619(1)(c) 106265(1) Florida Statutes)

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February 4 2016

Nicole Marie Santiago 160 River Bridge Circle Apt 6-208C Oviedo FL 32765-3204

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

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You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

When we conclude the investigation a copy of the Report of Investigation will be mailed to you at the above address You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106 Florida Statutes A copy of the Staff Recommendation will be mailed to you and you may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is

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mailed to you Your timely filed response(s) will be considered by the Commission when determining probable cause

The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

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At any time before a probable cause finding you may notify us in writing that you want to enter into negotiations directed towards reaching a settlement via consent agreement

The Report of Investigation Staff Recommendation and Notice of Hearing will be mailed to the above address as this letter Therefore if your address changes you must notify this office of your new address Otherwise you may not receive these important documents Failure to receive the documents will not delay the probable cause hearing

Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

Sincerely

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DIVISION OF ELECTIONS FEC REFERRAL FORM

To FEC from Division of Elections

Name Nicole Marie Santiago

Account Number 63418

Treasurer Nicole Marie Santiago

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Kristi Reid Bronson I jq January 7 2015

STATE OF FLORIDA County of Leon

AFFIDAVIT

Kristi Reid Bronson being duly sworn says

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capacity I oversee the Divisions duties related to the filing of campaign finance reports This affidavit is made upon my personal knowledge including information obtained from review of the attached records of which lam the custodian

2 I am of legal age and competent to testify to the matters stated herein

3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral

CHAPTERlBACKGROUND

CHAPTER 2 THE CAMPAIGN FINANCING ACT

CHAPTER 3 OFFICES TO BE ELECTED IN 2014

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CHAPTER 5 BECOMING A CANDIDATE

What to File

Filing Officer

Resign-to-Run

Federal Hatch Act for State and Local Employees

Federal Hatch Act for Federal Employees

Changing Parties for Partisan Offices

Changing the Designation of Office

Pro Rata Refund Example

CHAPTER 6 STATEMENT OF SOLICITATION

Who Must File Form DS-DE 102 Statement of Solicitation

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Public Website and Mission Statement

Additional Reporting

CHAPTER7PROHIBITEDACTS

Speaking at Political Meetings

Using State-Owned Aircraft or Motor Vehicle

Using Services of State County Municipal or District Officers or Employees

Making Contributions in the Name of Another

Solicitation from Religious Charitable and Civic Organizations

Accepting Contributions in a Government-Owned Building

Making Malicious Statements

Making False Representation of Military Service

Certifying a False Report

Limitations on Political Activity for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 8 CAMPAIGN TREASURERS

Appointirig Campaign Treasurers and Deputy Treasurers

Duties and Responsibilities

Resignation or Removal

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CHAPTER 9 CAMPAIGN DEPOSiTORIES

Primary Campaign Depository

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Debit Cards

Credit Cards

CHAPTER 10 CONTRIBUTIONS

Unauthorized Contributions

Anonymous Contributions

In-Kind Contributions

Loans

Cash Contributions

Debit and Credit Card Contributions

Contribution Limits for Candidates

Foreign Contributions

Violations

2014 Deadlines for Accepting Contributions

CHAPTER 11 EXPENDITURES

Definition

General Requirements

Checks

Living Expenses

Petty Cash Funds

limits on Petty Cash Fund Amounts

Independent Expenditures

Credit Cards

Debit Cards

Electioneering Communications

Expenditures for Electioneering Communications

CHAPTER 12 POLITICAL ADVERTISING

Candidate Disclaimers

Exceptions to Disclaimer Requirements

Disclaimer for Write-in Candidates

Non-incumbent Advertisements

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Other Political Disclaimer Examples

Miscellaneous Advertisements

Use of Closed Captioning and Descriptive Narrative in all Television Broadcasts

CHAPTER 14 FUND RAISERS

Contributions from Fund Raisers

Expenditures for Fund Raisers

Tickets

CHAPTER 15 TELEPHONE SOLICITATION

Telephone Solicitation

Registered Agent

CHAPTER 16 FILING CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Where to File

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Waiver of Report

Incomplete Reports

Reporting Total Sums

Reporting Contributions

Returning Contributions

Reporting Expenditures

Special Requirements for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 17 TERMINATION REPORTS

Prior to Disposing of Surplus Funds

Disposing of Surplus Funds

Money from Separate Interest-Bearing Account or Certificate of Deposit

Campaign Loans Report

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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Incomplete Reports

Reporting Requirements

CHAPTER 19 ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Accessing the EFS

Creating Reports

Submitting Reports

Electronic Receipts

CHAPTER 20 OFFICE ACCOUNTS

Using the Office Account

Reporting Office Account Funds

CHAPTER 21 CARRYOVER CAMPAIGN FUNDS

CHAPTER 22 RECORDKEEPING

Contributions

Expenditures

Preservation of Accounts

Inspections

CHAPTER 23 BOOKKEEPING SUGGESTIONS

CHAPTER 24 FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Automatic Fine Appeal Process

Complaint Process

APPENDIX

APPENDIX A FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

APPENDIX B 2014 DEADLINES FOR ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTIONS

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the designated due date that was delivered by In any reporting period during which a the U S Postal Service is deemed timely filed candidate has not received funds or made any unless it has a postmark indicating the report expenditures the filing of the required report

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(Sections 106 07 1060705 and 106 141 FS)

Penalty for La~e filing

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first three days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding the primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report For a candidates termination report the fine shall be $50 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report All fines must be paid from the candidates personal funds -not campaign funds

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(Section 10607(2) FS)

Reporting lotal Sums

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reporting forms shall be designed to elicit separate totals for in-kind contributions loans and other receipts

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Nicole Marie Santiago 160 River Bridge Circle Apt 6-208C Oviedo FL 32765-3204

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

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You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

When we conclude the investigation a copy of the Report of Investigation will be mailed to you at the above address You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106 Florida Statutes A copy of the Staff Recommendation will be mailed to you and you may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is

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The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

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At any time before a probable cause finding you may notify us in writing that you want to enter into negotiations directed towards reaching a settlement via consent agreement

The Report of Investigation Staff Recommendation and Notice of Hearing will be mailed to the above address as this letter Therefore if your address changes you must notify this office of your new address Otherwise you may not receive these important documents Failure to receive the documents will not delay the probable cause hearing

Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

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Kristi Reid Bronson I jq January 7 2015

STATE OF FLORIDA County of Leon

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capacity I oversee the Divisions duties related to the filing of campaign finance reports This affidavit is made upon my personal knowledge including information obtained from review of the attached records of which lam the custodian

2 I am of legal age and competent to testify to the matters stated herein

3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
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    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
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            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral

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CHAPTER 9 CAMPAIGN DEPOSiTORIES

Primary Campaign Depository

Secondary Campaign Depository

Separate Interest-Bearing Accounts and Certificates of Deposit

Debit Cards

Credit Cards

CHAPTER 10 CONTRIBUTIONS

Unauthorized Contributions

Anonymous Contributions

In-Kind Contributions

Loans

Cash Contributions

Debit and Credit Card Contributions

Contribution Limits for Candidates

Foreign Contributions

Violations

2014 Deadlines for Accepting Contributions

CHAPTER 11 EXPENDITURES

Definition

General Requirements

Checks

Living Expenses

Petty Cash Funds

limits on Petty Cash Fund Amounts

Independent Expenditures

Credit Cards

Debit Cards

Electioneering Communications

Expenditures for Electioneering Communications

CHAPTER 12 POLITICAL ADVERTISING

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Miscellaneous Advertisements

Use of Closed Captioning and Descriptive Narrative in all Television Broadcasts

CHAPTER 14 FUND RAISERS

Contributions from Fund Raisers

Expenditures for Fund Raisers

Tickets

CHAPTER 15 TELEPHONE SOLICITATION

Telephone Solicitation

Registered Agent

CHAPTER 16 FILING CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Where to File

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Waiver of Report

Incomplete Reports

Reporting Total Sums

Reporting Contributions

Returning Contributions

Reporting Expenditures

Special Requirements for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 17 TERMINATION REPORTS

Prior to Disposing of Surplus Funds

Disposing of Surplus Funds

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Campaign Loans Report

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Incomplete Reports

Reporting Requirements

CHAPTER 19 ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Accessing the EFS

Creating Reports

Submitting Reports

Electronic Receipts

CHAPTER 20 OFFICE ACCOUNTS

Using the Office Account

Reporting Office Account Funds

CHAPTER 21 CARRYOVER CAMPAIGN FUNDS

CHAPTER 22 RECORDKEEPING

Contributions

Expenditures

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Inspections

CHAPTER 23 BOOKKEEPING SUGGESTIONS

CHAPTER 24 FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Automatic Fine Appeal Process

Complaint Process

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APPENDIX A FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

APPENDIX B 2014 DEADLINES FOR ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTIONS

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(Sections 106 07 1060705 and 106 141 FS)

Penalty for La~e filing

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first three days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding the primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report For a candidates termination report the fine shall be $50 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report All fines must be paid from the candidates personal funds -not campaign funds

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Reporting lotal Sums

Each campaign treasurers report required by Chapter 106 FS shall contain the total sums of all loans in-kind contributions and other receipts by or for such candidate and total sums of all expenditures made by such candidate during the reporting period The

reporting forms shall be designed to elicit separate totals for in-kind contributions loans and other receipts

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Nicole Marie Santiago 160 River Bridge Circle Apt 6-208C Oviedo FL 32765-3204

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

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You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

When we conclude the investigation a copy of the Report of Investigation will be mailed to you at the above address You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106 Florida Statutes A copy of the Staff Recommendation will be mailed to you and you may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is

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mailed to you Your timely filed response(s) will be considered by the Commission when determining probable cause

The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

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At any time before a probable cause finding you may notify us in writing that you want to enter into negotiations directed towards reaching a settlement via consent agreement

The Report of Investigation Staff Recommendation and Notice of Hearing will be mailed to the above address as this letter Therefore if your address changes you must notify this office of your new address Otherwise you may not receive these important documents Failure to receive the documents will not delay the probable cause hearing

Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

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DIVISION OF ELECTIONS FEC REFERRAL FORM

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Name Nicole Marie Santiago

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STATE OF FLORIDA County of Leon

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3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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Nicole Santiago Treasurer

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Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

~ AA-7(~~_V~ Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

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• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral

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Endorsements in Political Advertisements

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Contributions from Fund Raisers

Expenditures for Fund Raisers

Tickets

CHAPTER 15 TELEPHONE SOLICITATION

Telephone Solicitation

Registered Agent

CHAPTER 16 FILING CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Where to File

When to File

Penalty for Late Filing

Waiver of Report

Incomplete Reports

Reporting Total Sums

Reporting Contributions

Returning Contributions

Reporting Expenditures

Special Requirements for Judicial Candidates

CHAPTER 17 TERMINATION REPORTS

Prior to Disposing of Surplus Funds

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CHAPTER 19 ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Accessing the EFS

Creating Reports

Submitting Reports

Electronic Receipts

CHAPTER 20 OFFICE ACCOUNTS

Using the Office Account

Reporting Office Account Funds

CHAPTER 21 CARRYOVER CAMPAIGN FUNDS

CHAPTER 22 RECORDKEEPING

Contributions

Expenditures

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Inspections

CHAPTER 23 BOOKKEEPING SUGGESTIONS

CHAPTER 24 FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Automatic Fine Appeal Process

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Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first three days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding the primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report For a candidates termination report the fine shall be $50 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report All fines must be paid from the candidates personal funds -not campaign funds

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Reporting lotal Sums

Each campaign treasurers report required by Chapter 106 FS shall contain the total sums of all loans in-kind contributions and other receipts by or for such candidate and total sums of all expenditures made by such candidate during the reporting period The

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Nicole Marie Santiago 160 River Bridge Circle Apt 6-208C Oviedo FL 32765-3204

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

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You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

When we conclude the investigation a copy of the Report of Investigation will be mailed to you at the above address You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106 Florida Statutes A copy of the Staff Recommendation will be mailed to you and you may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is

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The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

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At any time before a probable cause finding you may notify us in writing that you want to enter into negotiations directed towards reaching a settlement via consent agreement

The Report of Investigation Staff Recommendation and Notice of Hearing will be mailed to the above address as this letter Therefore if your address changes you must notify this office of your new address Otherwise you may not receive these important documents Failure to receive the documents will not delay the probable cause hearing

Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

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STATE OF FLORIDA County of Leon

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4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

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October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

~ AA-7(~~_V~ Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

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• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral

CHAPTER 18 REPORTING FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING A PUBLICLY ELECTED POSITION ON A PARTY

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Where to File

When to File

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Penalty for Late Filing

Incomplete Reports

Reporting Requirements

CHAPTER 19 ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN REPORTS

Accessing the EFS

Creating Reports

Submitting Reports

Electronic Receipts

CHAPTER 20 OFFICE ACCOUNTS

Using the Office Account

Reporting Office Account Funds

CHAPTER 21 CARRYOVER CAMPAIGN FUNDS

CHAPTER 22 RECORDKEEPING

Contributions

Expenditures

Preservation of Accounts

Inspections

CHAPTER 23 BOOKKEEPING SUGGESTIONS

CHAPTER 24 FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION

Automatic Fine Appeal Process

Complaint Process

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APPENDIX A FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

APPENDIX B 2014 DEADLINES FOR ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTIONS

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(Sections 106 07 1060705 and 106 141 FS)

Penalty for La~e filing

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first three days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding the primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report For a candidates termination report the fine shall be $50 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report All fines must be paid from the candidates personal funds -not campaign funds

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If a campaign treasurer files a report that is deemed incomplete it shall be accepted on a conditional basis The campaign treasurer will be notified by the filing officer as to why the report is incomplete The campaign treasurer must file an addendum to the incomplete report within seven days of notification The addendum must include all necessary information to complete the report

(Section 10607(2) FS)

Reporting lotal Sums

Each campaign treasurers report required by Chapter 106 FS shall contain the total sums of all loans in-kind contributions and other receipts by or for such candidate and total sums of all expenditures made by such candidate during the reporting period The

reporting forms shall be designed to elicit separate totals for in-kind contributions loans and other receipts

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Florida Department of State Division of Elections

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FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION 107 W Gaines Street

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Nicole Marie Santiago 160 River Bridge Circle Apt 6-208C Oviedo FL 32765-3204

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

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You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

When we conclude the investigation a copy of the Report of Investigation will be mailed to you at the above address You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106 Florida Statutes A copy of the Staff Recommendation will be mailed to you and you may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is

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mailed to you Your timely filed response(s) will be considered by the Commission when determining probable cause

The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

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At any time before a probable cause finding you may notify us in writing that you want to enter into negotiations directed towards reaching a settlement via consent agreement

The Report of Investigation Staff Recommendation and Notice of Hearing will be mailed to the above address as this letter Therefore if your address changes you must notify this office of your new address Otherwise you may not receive these important documents Failure to receive the documents will not delay the probable cause hearing

Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

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DIVISION OF ELECTIONS FEC REFERRAL FORM

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Name Nicole Marie Santiago

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Kristi Reid Bronson I jq January 7 2015

STATE OF FLORIDA County of Leon

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capacity I oversee the Divisions duties related to the filing of campaign finance reports This affidavit is made upon my personal knowledge including information obtained from review of the attached records of which lam the custodian

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3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
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      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
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(Sections 106 07 1060705 and 106 141 FS)

Penalty for La~e filing

Any candidate failing to file a report on the designated due date shall be subject to a fine of $50 per day for the first three days late and thereafter $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding the primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report For a candidates termination report the fine shall be $50 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 percent of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report All fines must be paid from the candidates personal funds -not campaign funds

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If a campaign treasurer files a report that is deemed incomplete it shall be accepted on a conditional basis The campaign treasurer will be notified by the filing officer as to why the report is incomplete The campaign treasurer must file an addendum to the incomplete report within seven days of notification The addendum must include all necessary information to complete the report

(Section 10607(2) FS)

Reporting lotal Sums

Each campaign treasurers report required by Chapter 106 FS shall contain the total sums of all loans in-kind contributions and other receipts by or for such candidate and total sums of all expenditures made by such candidate during the reporting period The

reporting forms shall be designed to elicit separate totals for in-kind contributions loans and other receipts

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Nicole Marie Santiago 160 River Bridge Circle Apt 6-208C Oviedo FL 32765-3204

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

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You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

When we conclude the investigation a copy of the Report of Investigation will be mailed to you at the above address You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106 Florida Statutes A copy of the Staff Recommendation will be mailed to you and you may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is

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mailed to you Your timely filed response(s) will be considered by the Commission when determining probable cause

The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

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At any time before a probable cause finding you may notify us in writing that you want to enter into negotiations directed towards reaching a settlement via consent agreement

The Report of Investigation Staff Recommendation and Notice of Hearing will be mailed to the above address as this letter Therefore if your address changes you must notify this office of your new address Otherwise you may not receive these important documents Failure to receive the documents will not delay the probable cause hearing

Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

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DIVISION OF ELECTIONS FEC REFERRAL FORM

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Name Nicole Marie Santiago

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Kristi Reid Bronson I jq January 7 2015

STATE OF FLORIDA County of Leon

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3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
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      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
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            • Exhibit 2
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            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
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Each candidate must file a statement with the qualifying officer within 10 days after the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository is filed Willful failure to file this form is a first degree misdemeanor and a civil violation of the Campaign Financing Act which may result in a fine of up to $1000 (ss 10619(1)(c) 106265(1) Florida Statutes)

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FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION 107 W Gaines Street

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Nicole Marie Santiago 160 River Bridge Circle Apt 6-208C Oviedo FL 32765-3204

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

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You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

When we conclude the investigation a copy of the Report of Investigation will be mailed to you at the above address You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106 Florida Statutes A copy of the Staff Recommendation will be mailed to you and you may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is

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The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

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At any time before a probable cause finding you may notify us in writing that you want to enter into negotiations directed towards reaching a settlement via consent agreement

The Report of Investigation Staff Recommendation and Notice of Hearing will be mailed to the above address as this letter Therefore if your address changes you must notify this office of your new address Otherwise you may not receive these important documents Failure to receive the documents will not delay the probable cause hearing

Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

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DIVISION OF ELECTIONS FEC REFERRAL FORM

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Name Nicole Marie Santiago

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Kristi Reid Bronson I jq January 7 2015

STATE OF FLORIDA County of Leon

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capacity I oversee the Divisions duties related to the filing of campaign finance reports This affidavit is made upon my personal knowledge including information obtained from review of the attached records of which lam the custodian

2 I am of legal age and competent to testify to the matters stated herein

3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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Each candidate must file a statement with the qualifying officer within 10 days after the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository is filed Willful failure to file this form is a first degree misdemeanor and a civil violation of the Campaign Financing Act which may result in a fine of up to $1000 (ss 10619(1)(c) 106265(1) Florida Statutes)

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Nicole Marie Santiago 160 River Bridge Circle Apt 6-208C Oviedo FL 32765-3204

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

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You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

When we conclude the investigation a copy of the Report of Investigation will be mailed to you at the above address You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106 Florida Statutes A copy of the Staff Recommendation will be mailed to you and you may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is

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mailed to you Your timely filed response(s) will be considered by the Commission when determining probable cause

The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

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At any time before a probable cause finding you may notify us in writing that you want to enter into negotiations directed towards reaching a settlement via consent agreement

The Report of Investigation Staff Recommendation and Notice of Hearing will be mailed to the above address as this letter Therefore if your address changes you must notify this office of your new address Otherwise you may not receive these important documents Failure to receive the documents will not delay the probable cause hearing

Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

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Kristi Reid Bronson I jq January 7 2015

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capacity I oversee the Divisions duties related to the filing of campaign finance reports This affidavit is made upon my personal knowledge including information obtained from review of the attached records of which lam the custodian

2 I am of legal age and competent to testify to the matters stated herein

3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
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      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
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Nicole Marie Santiago 160 River Bridge Circle Apt 6-208C Oviedo FL 32765-3204

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

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You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

When we conclude the investigation a copy of the Report of Investigation will be mailed to you at the above address You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106 Florida Statutes A copy of the Staff Recommendation will be mailed to you and you may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is

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The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

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Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

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Kristi Reid Bronson I jq January 7 2015

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3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

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Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

~ AA-7(~~_V~ Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

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• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
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Each candidate must file a statement with the qualifying officer within 10 days after the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository is filed Willful failure to file this form is a first degree misdemeanor and a civil violation of the Campaign Financing Act which may result in a fine of up to $1000 (ss 10619(1)(c) 106265(1) Florida Statutes)

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Nicole Marie Santiago 160 River Bridge Circle Apt 6-208C Oviedo FL 32765-3204

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

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You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

When we conclude the investigation a copy of the Report of Investigation will be mailed to you at the above address You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106 Florida Statutes A copy of the Staff Recommendation will be mailed to you and you may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is

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The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

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At any time before a probable cause finding you may notify us in writing that you want to enter into negotiations directed towards reaching a settlement via consent agreement

The Report of Investigation Staff Recommendation and Notice of Hearing will be mailed to the above address as this letter Therefore if your address changes you must notify this office of your new address Otherwise you may not receive these important documents Failure to receive the documents will not delay the probable cause hearing

Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

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DIVISION OF ELECTIONS FEC REFERRAL FORM

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Name Nicole Marie Santiago

Account Number 63418

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Kristi Reid Bronson I jq January 7 2015

STATE OF FLORIDA County of Leon

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capacity I oversee the Divisions duties related to the filing of campaign finance reports This affidavit is made upon my personal knowledge including information obtained from review of the attached records of which lam the custodian

2 I am of legal age and competent to testify to the matters stated herein

3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
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      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral

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CandidateCommittee Lookup Candidate Name Nicole Santiago

Name Account 63418

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Chapter 106 Florida Statutes

Each candidate must file a statement with the qualifying officer within 10 days after the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository is filed Willful failure to file this form is a first degree misdemeanor and a civil violation of the Campaign Financing Act which may result in a fine of up to $1000 (ss 10619(1)(c) 106265(1) Florida Statutes)

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FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION 107 W Gaines Street

Suite 224 Collins Building ~---------------~T~a~llahass~~Qtid~_32_l9--2=1-Q~_ _______________ __ ----------------lleleplwne-fSSOj-90~453~lt1-------------------1

Fax (850) 921-0783

February 4 2016

Nicole Marie Santiago 160 River Bridge Circle Apt 6-208C Oviedo FL 32765-3204

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

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You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

When we conclude the investigation a copy of the Report of Investigation will be mailed to you at the above address You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106 Florida Statutes A copy of the Staff Recommendation will be mailed to you and you may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is

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mailed to you Your timely filed response(s) will be considered by the Commission when determining probable cause

The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

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At any time before a probable cause finding you may notify us in writing that you want to enter into negotiations directed towards reaching a settlement via consent agreement

The Report of Investigation Staff Recommendation and Notice of Hearing will be mailed to the above address as this letter Therefore if your address changes you must notify this office of your new address Otherwise you may not receive these important documents Failure to receive the documents will not delay the probable cause hearing

Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

Sincerely

AMTem

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DIVISION OF ELECTIONS FEC REFERRAL FORM

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Name Nicole Marie Santiago

Account Number 63418

Treasurer Nicole Marie Santiago

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The Division of Elections is referring this issue to the Florida Elections Commission pursuant to Section 106 25 and 106 19(1 )(c) Florida Statutes in that written notifications of no reports were filed after the applicable reporting deadline for the following reports

Report

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2014 G3

2014 G5

2014 G7

Due Date

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1032014

10172014

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Kristi Reid Bronson I jq January 7 2015

STATE OF FLORIDA County of Leon

AFFIDAVIT

Kristi Reid Bronson being duly sworn says

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capacity I oversee the Divisions duties related to the filing of campaign finance reports This affidavit is made upon my personal knowledge including information obtained from review of the attached records of which lam the custodian

2 I am of legal age and competent to testify to the matters stated herein

3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me this 7 day ofJanu ry2015

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

~ AA-7(~~_V~ Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

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• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
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    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
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            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
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OFFICE USE ONLY

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LE CTlilNS middot-middot F STATE

candidate for the office of S-hlte Repmpoundnta-6at 1 Jgtts+i1of- fol have been provided access to read and understand the requirements of

Chapter 106 Florida Statutes

Each candidate must file a statement with the qualifying officer within 10 days after the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository is filed Willful failure to file this form is a first degree misdemeanor and a civil violation of the Campaign Financing Act which may result in a fine of up to $1000 (ss 10619(1)(c) 106265(1) Florida Statutes)

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EXHIBIT _lo-----

FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION 107 W Gaines Street

Suite 224 Collins Building ~---------------~T~a~llahass~~Qtid~_32_l9--2=1-Q~_ _______________ __ ----------------lleleplwne-fSSOj-90~453~lt1-------------------1

Fax (850) 921-0783

February 4 2016

Nicole Marie Santiago 160 River Bridge Circle Apt 6-208C Oviedo FL 32765-3204

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

bull 2014 Pl bull 2014 03 bull 2014 GS bull 201507

You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

When we conclude the investigation a copy of the Report of Investigation will be mailed to you at the above address You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106 Florida Statutes A copy of the Staff Recommendation will be mailed to you and you may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is

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mailed to you Your timely filed response(s) will be considered by the Commission when determining probable cause

The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

_____ statemenuo-1haComrnission_buL~ou_wilLiioJ be_pernttedJo_tesiify_orc alLoihets_tP test1fY-or_ ___ _ introduce any documentruy or other evidence

At any time before a probable cause finding you may notify us in writing that you want to enter into negotiations directed towards reaching a settlement via consent agreement

The Report of Investigation Staff Recommendation and Notice of Hearing will be mailed to the above address as this letter Therefore if your address changes you must notify this office of your new address Otherwise you may not receive these important documents Failure to receive the documents will not delay the probable cause hearing

Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

Sincerely

AMTem

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DIVISION OF ELECTIONS FEC REFERRAL FORM

To FEC from Division of Elections

Name Nicole Marie Santiago

Account Number 63418

Treasurer Nicole Marie Santiago

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The Division of Elections is referring this issue to the Florida Elections Commission pursuant to Section 106 25 and 106 19(1 )(c) Florida Statutes in that written notifications of no reports were filed after the applicable reporting deadline for the following reports

Report

2014 P1

2014 G3

2014 G5

2014 G7

Due Date

6272014

1032014

10172014

10312014

Date Waiver Filed

6302014

10102014

10182014

1142014

The late filings of the required waiver reports reflect a deliberate failure to provide information to the filing officer as required by Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes ie no report is being filed on the prescribed reporting date middot

Sent By Date

Kristi Reid Bronson I jq January 7 2015

STATE OF FLORIDA County of Leon

AFFIDAVIT

Kristi Reid Bronson being duly sworn says

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capacity I oversee the Divisions duties related to the filing of campaign finance reports This affidavit is made upon my personal knowledge including information obtained from review of the attached records of which lam the custodian

2 I am of legal age and competent to testify to the matters stated herein

3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me this 7 day ofJanu ry2015

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Public

Personally Known~

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APPOINTMENT OF CAMPAIGN TREASURER AND DESIGNATION OF CAMPAIGN DEPOSITORY FOR CANDIDATES

(Section 106 021(1 FS

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

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FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION 107 W Gaines Street

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Nicole Marie Santiago 160 River Bridge Circle Apt 6-208C Oviedo FL 32765-3204

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

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You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

When we conclude the investigation a copy of the Report of Investigation will be mailed to you at the above address You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106 Florida Statutes A copy of the Staff Recommendation will be mailed to you and you may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is

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mailed to you Your timely filed response(s) will be considered by the Commission when determining probable cause

The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

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At any time before a probable cause finding you may notify us in writing that you want to enter into negotiations directed towards reaching a settlement via consent agreement

The Report of Investigation Staff Recommendation and Notice of Hearing will be mailed to the above address as this letter Therefore if your address changes you must notify this office of your new address Otherwise you may not receive these important documents Failure to receive the documents will not delay the probable cause hearing

Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

Sincerely

AMTem

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DIVISION OF ELECTIONS FEC REFERRAL FORM

To FEC from Division of Elections

Name Nicole Marie Santiago

Account Number 63418

Treasurer Nicole Marie Santiago

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Kristi Reid Bronson I jq January 7 2015

STATE OF FLORIDA County of Leon

AFFIDAVIT

Kristi Reid Bronson being duly sworn says

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capacity I oversee the Divisions duties related to the filing of campaign finance reports This affidavit is made upon my personal knowledge including information obtained from review of the attached records of which lam the custodian

2 I am of legal age and competent to testify to the matters stated herein

3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

~~ -~~~~~E-Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

The RA Gray Building-Room 316 bull 500 South Bronaugh Street bull Tallahassee FL 32399-0250 bull (850) 245 6240 rmiddot i1_ r r1 r ~ n

Florida Division of Electiony iectronic Filing System Page 1 of 1

[3 Treasurer Report Status

ID 63418 Name Nicole Santiago

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Election 2014 General Election

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Filed 10182014 35851 PM

Reviewed 10182014

File Method Web Filed

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Number of Detail Records

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ID 63418 Name Nicole Santiago

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

~ AA-7(~~_V~ Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

The R A Grav BuildingmiddotmiddotRoom 316 bull 500 South Bronough Street bull Tallahassee FL 32399-0250 bull (850) 245 6240

• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral

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Chapter 106 Florida Statutes

Each candidate must file a statement with the qualifying officer within 10 days after the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository is filed Willful failure to file this form is a first degree misdemeanor and a civil violation of the Campaign Financing Act which may result in a fine of up to $1000 (ss 10619(1)(c) 106265(1) Florida Statutes)

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FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION 107 W Gaines Street

Suite 224 Collins Building ~---------------~T~a~llahass~~Qtid~_32_l9--2=1-Q~_ _______________ __ ----------------lleleplwne-fSSOj-90~453~lt1-------------------1

Fax (850) 921-0783

February 4 2016

Nicole Marie Santiago 160 River Bridge Circle Apt 6-208C Oviedo FL 32765-3204

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

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You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

When we conclude the investigation a copy of the Report of Investigation will be mailed to you at the above address You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106 Florida Statutes A copy of the Staff Recommendation will be mailed to you and you may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is

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mailed to you Your timely filed response(s) will be considered by the Commission when determining probable cause

The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

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At any time before a probable cause finding you may notify us in writing that you want to enter into negotiations directed towards reaching a settlement via consent agreement

The Report of Investigation Staff Recommendation and Notice of Hearing will be mailed to the above address as this letter Therefore if your address changes you must notify this office of your new address Otherwise you may not receive these important documents Failure to receive the documents will not delay the probable cause hearing

Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

Sincerely

AMTem

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DIVISION OF ELECTIONS FEC REFERRAL FORM

To FEC from Division of Elections

Name Nicole Marie Santiago

Account Number 63418

Treasurer Nicole Marie Santiago

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The Division of Elections is referring this issue to the Florida Elections Commission pursuant to Section 106 25 and 106 19(1 )(c) Florida Statutes in that written notifications of no reports were filed after the applicable reporting deadline for the following reports

Report

2014 P1

2014 G3

2014 G5

2014 G7

Due Date

6272014

1032014

10172014

10312014

Date Waiver Filed

6302014

10102014

10182014

1142014

The late filings of the required waiver reports reflect a deliberate failure to provide information to the filing officer as required by Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes ie no report is being filed on the prescribed reporting date middot

Sent By Date

Kristi Reid Bronson I jq January 7 2015

STATE OF FLORIDA County of Leon

AFFIDAVIT

Kristi Reid Bronson being duly sworn says

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capacity I oversee the Divisions duties related to the filing of campaign finance reports This affidavit is made upon my personal knowledge including information obtained from review of the attached records of which lam the custodian

2 I am of legal age and competent to testify to the matters stated herein

3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me this 7 day ofJanu ry2015

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candidate for the office of Shfe ReptrSpoundnfa-6lte1 J)ls1i1af bf have been provided access to read and understand the requirements of

Chapter 106 Florida Statutes

Each candidate must file a statement with the qualifying officer within 10 days after the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository is filed Willful failure to file this form is a first degree misdemeanor and a civil violation of the Campaign Financing Act which may result in a fine of up to $1000 (ss 106 19(1)(c) 106 265(1) Florida Statutes)

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I am a qualified elector of l~(o~gh County Florida I am qualified (group or seat)

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Election 2014 General Election

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

~~ -~~~~~E-Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

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ID 63418 Name Nicole Santiago

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Election 2014 General Election

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Treasurer Report Status

ID 63418 Name Nicole Santiago

Report 2014 - G7 - 14

Election 2014 General Election

Covers 10182014-10302014

Filed 1142014 92300 AM

Reviewed 10282014

File Method Web Filed

Entry Method Web Data Entry

Pending Queued Items O

Print Date 12122014 84932 AM

LJAmended ~sectj v a1ver

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Review Status Reviewed

Detail Complete Nomiddot Detail Records Found

Number of Detail Records

Contributions O

Expenditures 0

Fund Transfers 0

Distributions 0

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

~ AA-7(~~_V~ Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

The R A Grav BuildingmiddotmiddotRoom 316 bull 500 South Bronough Street bull Tallahassee FL 32399-0250 bull (850) 245 6240

• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral

FLORIDA ELECTIONS COMMISSION 107 W Gaines Street

Suite 224 Collins Building ~---------------~T~a~llahass~~Qtid~_32_l9--2=1-Q~_ _______________ __ ----------------lleleplwne-fSSOj-90~453~lt1-------------------1

Fax (850) 921-0783

February 4 2016

Nicole Marie Santiago 160 River Bridge Circle Apt 6-208C Oviedo FL 32765-3204

RE Case No FEC 15-029 Respondent Nicole Marie Santiago

Dear Ms Santiago

On January 7 2015 the Florida Elections Commission received a complaint alleging that you violated Floridas election laws I have reviewed the complaint and find that it contains one or more legally sufficient allegations The Commission staff will investigate the following alleged violations

Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes As alleged in the complaint for each of the following reporting periods Respondent failed to notify the filing officer on the prescribed reporting date that no report would be filed on that date because it had not received fonds made contributions or expended reportable fonds during the reporting periods

bull 2014 Pl bull 2014 03 bull 2014 GS bull 201507

You may respond to the allegations above by filing a notarized statement providing any information regarding the facts and circumstances surrounding the allegations Yout response will be included as an attachment to the investigators report

When we conclude the investigation a copy of the Report of Investigation will be mailed to you at the above address You may file a response to the report within 14 days from the date the report is mailed to you Based on the results of the investigation legal staff will make a written recommendation to the Commission on whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapter 104 or 106 Florida Statutes A copy of the Staff Recommendation will be mailed to you and you may file a response within 14 days from the date the recommendation is

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mailed to you Your timely filed response(s) will be considered by the Commission when determining probable cause

The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

_____ statemenuo-1haComrnission_buL~ou_wilLiioJ be_pernttedJo_tesiify_orc alLoihets_tP test1fY-or_ ___ _ introduce any documentruy or other evidence

At any time before a probable cause finding you may notify us in writing that you want to enter into negotiations directed towards reaching a settlement via consent agreement

The Report of Investigation Staff Recommendation and Notice of Hearing will be mailed to the above address as this letter Therefore if your address changes you must notify this office of your new address Otherwise you may not receive these important documents Failure to receive the documents will not delay the probable cause hearing

Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

Sincerely

AMTem

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DIVISION OF ELECTIONS FEC REFERRAL FORM

To FEC from Division of Elections

Name Nicole Marie Santiago

Account Number 63418

Treasurer Nicole Marie Santiago

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The Division of Elections is referring this issue to the Florida Elections Commission pursuant to Section 106 25 and 106 19(1 )(c) Florida Statutes in that written notifications of no reports were filed after the applicable reporting deadline for the following reports

Report

2014 P1

2014 G3

2014 G5

2014 G7

Due Date

6272014

1032014

10172014

10312014

Date Waiver Filed

6302014

10102014

10182014

1142014

The late filings of the required waiver reports reflect a deliberate failure to provide information to the filing officer as required by Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes ie no report is being filed on the prescribed reporting date middot

Sent By Date

Kristi Reid Bronson I jq January 7 2015

STATE OF FLORIDA County of Leon

AFFIDAVIT

Kristi Reid Bronson being duly sworn says

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capacity I oversee the Divisions duties related to the filing of campaign finance reports This affidavit is made upon my personal knowledge including information obtained from review of the attached records of which lam the custodian

2 I am of legal age and competent to testify to the matters stated herein

3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me this 7 day ofJanu ry2015

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Public

Personally Known~

middotl)~ JOBMYNAAD f _ MY CCllMISSION t FF 115466 i i EXPIRES May 16 2018 3ilf BoolThNNolatyPubll-

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APPOINTMENT OF CAMPAIGN TREASURER AND DESIGNATION OF CAMPAIGN DEPOSITORY FOR CANDIDATES

(Section 106 021(1 FS

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2 NiO~l~CanMd~~i~ th~~~~~~ ddle Last 0~tess (include post office box or street city state zip

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candidate for the office of Shfe ReptrSpoundnfa-6lte1 J)ls1i1af bf have been provided access to read and understand the requirements of

Chapter 106 Florida Statutes

Each candidate must file a statement with the qualifying officer within 10 days after the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository is filed Willful failure to file this form is a first degree misdemeanor and a civil violation of the Campaign Financing Act which may result in a fine of up to $1000 (ss 106 19(1)(c) 106 265(1) Florida Statutes)

OS-DE 84 (0511)

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I am a qualified elector of l~(o~gh County Florida I am qualified (group or seat)

under the Constitution and the Laws of Florida to hold the office to which I desire to be nominated or elected I have qualified for no other public office in the state the term of which office or any part thereof runs concurrent with tha office I seek and I have resigned from any office from which I am required to resign pursuant to Section 99 012 Florida Statutes and I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Const~ution of the State of Florida

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

~~ -~~~~~E-Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

The RA Gray Building-Room 316 bull 500 South Bronaugh Street bull Tallahassee FL 32399-0250 bull (850) 245 6240 rmiddot i1_ r r1 r ~ n

Florida Division of Electiony iectronic Filing System Page 1 of 1

[3 Treasurer Report Status

ID 63418 Name Nicole Santiago

Print Date 12122014 84921 AM Report 2014 - GS - 12

Election 2014 General Election

Covers 1042014-10102014 LJ Amended ]= vva-1ver-------------+-----

Filed 10182014 35851 PM

Reviewed 10182014

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Entry Method Web Data Entry

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Review Status Reviewed

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Number of Detail Records

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Expenditures 0

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Report 2014 - G7 - 14

Election 2014 General Election

Covers 10182014-10302014

Filed 1142014 92300 AM

Reviewed 10282014

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Entry Method Web Data Entry

Pending Queued Items O

Print Date 12122014 84932 AM

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

~ AA-7(~~_V~ Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

The R A Grav BuildingmiddotmiddotRoom 316 bull 500 South Bronough Street bull Tallahassee FL 32399-0250 bull (850) 245 6240

• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral

I

mailed to you Your timely filed response(s) will be considered by the Commission when determining probable cause

The Commission will then hold a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe you have violated Chapters 104 or 106 Florida Statutes You and the complainant will receive a notice of hearing at least 14 days before the hearing The notice of hearing will indicate the location date and time of your hearing You will have the opportunity to make a brief oral

_____ statemenuo-1haComrnission_buL~ou_wilLiioJ be_pernttedJo_tesiify_orc alLoihets_tP test1fY-or_ ___ _ introduce any documentruy or other evidence

At any time before a probable cause finding you may notify us in writing that you want to enter into negotiations directed towards reaching a settlement via consent agreement

The Report of Investigation Staff Recommendation and Notice of Hearing will be mailed to the above address as this letter Therefore if your address changes you must notify this office of your new address Otherwise you may not receive these important documents Failure to receive the documents will not delay the probable cause hearing

Under section I 06 25 Florida Statutes complaints Commission investigations investigative reports and other documents relating to an alleged violation of Chapters I 04 and 106 Florida Statutes ate confidential until the Commission finds probable cause or no probable cause The confidentiality provision does not apply to the person filing the complaint However it does apply to you unless you waive confidentiality in writing The confidentiality provision does not preclude you from seeking legal counsel However if you retain counsel your attorney must file a notice of apperuance with the Commission before any member of the Commission staff can discuss this case with him or her

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Margie Wade the investigator assigned to this case

Sincerely

AMTem

ComOl l (808)

DIVISION OF ELECTIONS FEC REFERRAL FORM

To FEC from Division of Elections

Name Nicole Marie Santiago

Account Number 63418

Treasurer Nicole Marie Santiago

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The Division of Elections is referring this issue to the Florida Elections Commission pursuant to Section 106 25 and 106 19(1 )(c) Florida Statutes in that written notifications of no reports were filed after the applicable reporting deadline for the following reports

Report

2014 P1

2014 G3

2014 G5

2014 G7

Due Date

6272014

1032014

10172014

10312014

Date Waiver Filed

6302014

10102014

10182014

1142014

The late filings of the required waiver reports reflect a deliberate failure to provide information to the filing officer as required by Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes ie no report is being filed on the prescribed reporting date middot

Sent By Date

Kristi Reid Bronson I jq January 7 2015

STATE OF FLORIDA County of Leon

AFFIDAVIT

Kristi Reid Bronson being duly sworn says

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capacity I oversee the Divisions duties related to the filing of campaign finance reports This affidavit is made upon my personal knowledge including information obtained from review of the attached records of which lam the custodian

2 I am of legal age and competent to testify to the matters stated herein

3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me this 7 day ofJanu ry2015

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Public

Personally Known~

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APPOINTMENT OF CAMPAIGN TREASURER AND DESIGNATION OF CAMPAIGN DEPOSITORY FOR CANDIDATES

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2 NiO~l~CanMd~~i~ th~~~~~~ ddle Last 0~tess (include post office box or street city state zip

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applicable

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8 If a candidate for a partisan office check block and fill In name of party as applicable My intent is to run as a

Write-In 0 No Party Affiliation 0 -middotmiddot--middot-- Party candidate

Deputy Treasurer 9 I have appointed the ollo~~g pers~~~o act~s my_m_ Campaig~ Treasurer O 10 Name of Treasurer or Deputy Treasurer

middot-r ~srUiui~-2-2middot--middot--middot-middot----=1~~~middot 13 City 14 county 15 State 16 Zip Code 17 E mail address

ttlSboC Ft- 35(oo5 ~ 1-1 r~nttc-c maol Com 18 I have designated the following bank as my Primary Depository O Secondary Depository

19 Na~~ ~t ~1~~-plusmn middot--middot --middot-Vo ~d~ess-E ~-rit- middot Alfe __ middotmiddot-----middot -middot-uamp_ - - -- ---r------l-L1Q ---middot--middot-middotmiddot-~--

21 Ctty 22 County 23 State

T S ID h t=L 24 Zip Code

33(oo5 UNDER PENAL TIES OF PERJURY I DECLARE THAT I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING FORM FOR APPOINTMENT OF CAMPAIGN TREASURER AND

DESIGNATION OF CAMPAIGN DEPOSITORY AND THAT THE FACTS STATED IN IT ARE TRUE middot--middotmiddot--middot----middot-middotmiddot- ----middot-middot----middot

26 Signature of Candida

x~ 27 Treasurers Acceptance of Appointment (fill in the blanks-

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designated above as [21 Campaign Treasurer

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1

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CANDIDATE (Section 106 023 F s )

(Please print or type)

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GBVfRED OFFICE USE ONLY

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14 JJN 20 ~M 9 31

candidate for the office of Shfe ReptrSpoundnfa-6lte1 J)ls1i1af bf have been provided access to read and understand the requirements of

Chapter 106 Florida Statutes

Each candidate must file a statement with the qualifying officer within 10 days after the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository is filed Willful failure to file this form is a first degree misdemeanor and a civil violation of the Campaign Financing Act which may result in a fine of up to $1000 (ss 106 19(1)(c) 106 265(1) Florida Statutes)

OS-DE 84 (0511)

CANDIDATE OATH -WRITE-IN CANDIDA TE

(Not for use by Judicial or

---middot1-------ltgtChoolBoardCandidates)

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am a write-middotin candidate for the office of lttlafe Re P teseJrkrb t--e middot __lJJ --middot---(offl e) (district) (circuit)

I am a qualified elector of l~(o~gh County Florida I am qualified (group or seat)

under the Constitution and the Laws of Florida to hold the office to which I desire to be nominated or elected I have qualified for no other public office in the state the term of which office or any part thereof runs concurrent with tha office I seek and I have resigned from any office from which I am required to resign pursuant to Section 99 012 Florida Statutes and I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Const~ution of the State of Florida

lt8131 7 4-3 fO 61 ----Telephone Number

he yxxty Ma n-tiCAj Mtli fmiddotWTJ Email Address

Candidates Florida Voter Registration Number (located on your voter infonnation card) _L D b famp_f2L 5l_B--

Type of Identification Produced

DS-DE 24A (Rov 5111) Rute 15 2 0001 F AC

Florida Division of Electionmiddot lectronic Filing System Page I of I

~ Treasur~r Report Status

ID 63418 Name Nicole Santiago

Report 2014 - P1 - 1 Print Date 12122014 84851 AM Election 2014 General Election

rQversQ202014-6202014 CAmenaea middot-LJ V a 1ver

uue Of2720TJt

Filed 6302014100957 AM File Status Filed Report

Reviewed 6302014 Review Status Reviewed

Detail Complete No Detail Records Found

File Method Web Filed Number of Detail Records

Contributions 0 Entry Method Web Data Entry

Expenditures 0

Fund Transfers 0 Pending Queued Items o

Distributions 0

To Print Report Right Click Mouse and Select Print

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Florida Division of Elections lectronic Filing System

13 Treasurer Report Status

ID 63418 Name Nicole Santiago

Report 2014 - G3 - 10

Election 2014 General Election

Covers 9132014-92612014

uue f07372U-1t

Filed 10102014 85550 PM

Reviewed 10102014

File Method Web Filed

Entry Method Web Data Entry

Pending Queued Items o

Print Date 12122014 84903 AM

LJ Amended (~i waiver

File Status Filed Report

Review Status Reviewed

Detail Complete No Detail Records Found

Number of Detail Records

Contributions O

Expenditures 0

Fund Transfers O

Distributions O

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12122014

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

~~ -~~~~~E-Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

The RA Gray Building-Room 316 bull 500 South Bronaugh Street bull Tallahassee FL 32399-0250 bull (850) 245 6240 rmiddot i1_ r r1 r ~ n

Florida Division of Electiony iectronic Filing System Page 1 of 1

[3 Treasurer Report Status

ID 63418 Name Nicole Santiago

Print Date 12122014 84921 AM Report 2014 - GS - 12

Election 2014 General Election

Covers 1042014-10102014 LJ Amended ]= vva-1ver-------------+-----

Filed 10182014 35851 PM

Reviewed 10182014

File Method Web Filed

Entry Method Web Data Entry

Pending Queued Items O

File Status Filed Report

Review Status Reviewed

Detail Complete No Detail Records Found

Number of Detail Records

Contributions 0

Expenditures 0

Fund Transfers 0

Distributions 0

To Print Report Right Click Mouse and Select Print ~----~---------------------------------~

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Florida Division of Elections lectronic Filing System

I

Treasurer Report Status

ID 63418 Name Nicole Santiago

Report 2014 - G7 - 14

Election 2014 General Election

Covers 10182014-10302014

Filed 1142014 92300 AM

Reviewed 10282014

File Method Web Filed

Entry Method Web Data Entry

Pending Queued Items O

Print Date 12122014 84932 AM

LJAmended ~sectj v a1ver

File Status Filed Report

Review Status Reviewed

Detail Complete Nomiddot Detail Records Found

Number of Detail Records

Contributions O

Expenditures 0

Fund Transfers 0

Distributions 0

To Print Report Right Click Mouse and Select Print

httpefabatchPr intReportSubmitted aspx AcctNum=634l8ampSeqNum=14

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I

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

~ AA-7(~~_V~ Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

The R A Grav BuildingmiddotmiddotRoom 316 bull 500 South Bronough Street bull Tallahassee FL 32399-0250 bull (850) 245 6240

• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral

DIVISION OF ELECTIONS FEC REFERRAL FORM

To FEC from Division of Elections

Name Nicole Marie Santiago

Account Number 63418

Treasurer Nicole Marie Santiago

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ZOIS JMJ -1 P 3 l I

The Division of Elections is referring this issue to the Florida Elections Commission pursuant to Section 106 25 and 106 19(1 )(c) Florida Statutes in that written notifications of no reports were filed after the applicable reporting deadline for the following reports

Report

2014 P1

2014 G3

2014 G5

2014 G7

Due Date

6272014

1032014

10172014

10312014

Date Waiver Filed

6302014

10102014

10182014

1142014

The late filings of the required waiver reports reflect a deliberate failure to provide information to the filing officer as required by Section 10607(7) Florida Statutes ie no report is being filed on the prescribed reporting date middot

Sent By Date

Kristi Reid Bronson I jq January 7 2015

STATE OF FLORIDA County of Leon

AFFIDAVIT

Kristi Reid Bronson being duly sworn says

-------11---1__m-the-eurohtef-0fihe-Bttreau-ef-poundlt-leetioo--R-ewfds--0f-the-Jlivhgtiotl-0f-Electio~lvisiou--1LTnutcilhlilM ____ _

capacity I oversee the Divisions duties related to the filing of campaign finance reports This affidavit is made upon my personal knowledge including information obtained from review of the attached records of which lam the custodian

2 I am of legal age and competent to testify to the matters stated herein

3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me this 7 day ofJanu ry2015

rnow -M~sectfcif Print Type or Stamp Comioned Name of Notary

Public

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Write-In 0 No Party Affiliation 0 -middotmiddot--middot-- Party candidate

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21 Ctty 22 County 23 State

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33(oo5 UNDER PENAL TIES OF PERJURY I DECLARE THAT I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING FORM FOR APPOINTMENT OF CAMPAIGN TREASURER AND

DESIGNATION OF CAMPAIGN DEPOSITORY AND THAT THE FACTS STATED IN IT ARE TRUE middot--middotmiddot--middot----middot-middotmiddot- ----middot-middot----middot

26 Signature of Candida

x~ 27 Treasurers Acceptance of Appointment (fill in the blanks-

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candidate for the office of Shfe ReptrSpoundnfa-6lte1 J)ls1i1af bf have been provided access to read and understand the requirements of

Chapter 106 Florida Statutes

Each candidate must file a statement with the qualifying officer within 10 days after the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository is filed Willful failure to file this form is a first degree misdemeanor and a civil violation of the Campaign Financing Act which may result in a fine of up to $1000 (ss 106 19(1)(c) 106 265(1) Florida Statutes)

OS-DE 84 (0511)

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I am a qualified elector of l~(o~gh County Florida I am qualified (group or seat)

under the Constitution and the Laws of Florida to hold the office to which I desire to be nominated or elected I have qualified for no other public office in the state the term of which office or any part thereof runs concurrent with tha office I seek and I have resigned from any office from which I am required to resign pursuant to Section 99 012 Florida Statutes and I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Const~ution of the State of Florida

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12122014

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

~~ -~~~~~E-Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

The RA Gray Building-Room 316 bull 500 South Bronaugh Street bull Tallahassee FL 32399-0250 bull (850) 245 6240 rmiddot i1_ r r1 r ~ n

Florida Division of Electiony iectronic Filing System Page 1 of 1

[3 Treasurer Report Status

ID 63418 Name Nicole Santiago

Print Date 12122014 84921 AM Report 2014 - GS - 12

Election 2014 General Election

Covers 1042014-10102014 LJ Amended ]= vva-1ver-------------+-----

Filed 10182014 35851 PM

Reviewed 10182014

File Method Web Filed

Entry Method Web Data Entry

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Review Status Reviewed

Detail Complete No Detail Records Found

Number of Detail Records

Contributions 0

Expenditures 0

Fund Transfers 0

Distributions 0

To Print Report Right Click Mouse and Select Print ~----~---------------------------------~

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Florida Division of Elections lectronic Filing System

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Report 2014 - G7 - 14

Election 2014 General Election

Covers 10182014-10302014

Filed 1142014 92300 AM

Reviewed 10282014

File Method Web Filed

Entry Method Web Data Entry

Pending Queued Items O

Print Date 12122014 84932 AM

LJAmended ~sectj v a1ver

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Review Status Reviewed

Detail Complete Nomiddot Detail Records Found

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12122014

I

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

~ AA-7(~~_V~ Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

The R A Grav BuildingmiddotmiddotRoom 316 bull 500 South Bronough Street bull Tallahassee FL 32399-0250 bull (850) 245 6240

• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral

STATE OF FLORIDA County of Leon

AFFIDAVIT

Kristi Reid Bronson being duly sworn says

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capacity I oversee the Divisions duties related to the filing of campaign finance reports This affidavit is made upon my personal knowledge including information obtained from review of the attached records of which lam the custodian

2 I am of legal age and competent to testify to the matters stated herein

3 Nicole Marie Santiago (63418) was a 2014 candidate for the office of State Representative On June 20 2014 Ms Santiago filed the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository with the Division indicating that she was the treasurer

4 The 2014 Pl campaign treasurers report was due on June 27 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on June 30 2014 (See attached file receipt)

5 The 2014 03 campaign treasurers report was due on October 3 2014 On October 6 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 GJ campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 10 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

6 The 2014 05 campaign treasurers report was due on October 17 2014 Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on October 18 2014 (See attached file receipt)

7 The 2014 07 campaign treasurers report was due on October 31 2014 On November 3 2014 the Division mailed Ms Santiago notification that the 2014 07 campaign report had not been filed Ms Santiago filed a waiver for this report on November 4 2014 (See attached letter and file receipt)

Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me this 7 day ofJanu ry2015

rnow -M~sectfcif Print Type or Stamp Comioned Name of Notary

Public

Personally Known~

middotl)~ JOBMYNAAD f _ MY CCllMISSION t FF 115466 i i EXPIRES May 16 2018 3ilf BoolThNNolatyPubll-

INV035 (500)

APPOINTMENT OF CAMPAIGN TREASURER AND DESIGNATION OF CAMPAIGN DEPOSITORY FOR CANDIDATES

(Section 106 021(1 FS

I

bull 1~~ l wW

bullbulltf1

14 JUN 20 AH 9 31 (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)

IVi)icbull Lr iLCCHONS --t-m~Tc=-i=---==-=-=-bull=-~+------~~7CRElffiYUf~SrrTampAT~E------

oFFICE USE ONLY

Initial Filing of Form Re-filing to Change O TreasurerDeputy 0 Depository 0 Office 0 Party

2 NiO~l~CanMd~~i~ th~~~~~~ ddle Last 0~tess (include post office box or street city state zip

4 Telephone-middotmiddot Ts E-ma~addMss - ZJ)fb EfttltrJ ~Vt~ ft-1~~22 lt83 gt7f3 q9~LJheflltto~-~rvtr0gt~3MoJCon1 1Zt0p4_ fl_ ~~lo06 -- middot--middot 6 Office sought (include district circuit group number 7 If a candidate for a JlOnpartisan office check if

applicable

SktJe l2n11rcsentohltJe D1~tf~ et b I ~~--------middot- middotmiddot--middotmiddotmiddot--

0 My intent is to run as a Write-In candidate --- middot--~---middotmiddotmiddot~---middot--middot ---middotmiddotmiddotmiddot---middot--middot-middot--

8 If a candidate for a partisan office check block and fill In name of party as applicable My intent is to run as a

Write-In 0 No Party Affiliation 0 -middotmiddot--middot-- Party candidate

Deputy Treasurer 9 I have appointed the ollo~~g pers~~~o act~s my_m_ Campaig~ Treasurer O 10 Name of Treasurer or Deputy Treasurer

middot-r ~srUiui~-2-2middot--middot--middot-middot----=1~~~middot 13 City 14 county 15 State 16 Zip Code 17 E mail address

ttlSboC Ft- 35(oo5 ~ 1-1 r~nttc-c maol Com 18 I have designated the following bank as my Primary Depository O Secondary Depository

19 Na~~ ~t ~1~~-plusmn middot--middot --middot-Vo ~d~ess-E ~-rit- middot Alfe __ middotmiddot-----middot -middot-uamp_ - - -- ---r------l-L1Q ---middot--middot-middotmiddot-~--

21 Ctty 22 County 23 State

T S ID h t=L 24 Zip Code

33(oo5 UNDER PENAL TIES OF PERJURY I DECLARE THAT I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING FORM FOR APPOINTMENT OF CAMPAIGN TREASURER AND

DESIGNATION OF CAMPAIGN DEPOSITORY AND THAT THE FACTS STATED IN IT ARE TRUE middot--middotmiddot--middot----middot-middotmiddot- ----middot-middot----middot

26 Signature of Candida

x~ 27 Treasurers Acceptance of Appointment (fill in the blanks-

N l r D lmiddotf Sa rrt-1 a~ ) middot---middot--middot-middot do hereby accept the appointment middotmiddot- PJi~seP~t or Type Name)

designated above as [21 Campaign Treasurer

lo1q1+ ~D-a-te--

x r or Deputy Treasurer

DS-DE 9 (Rev 1010) Rule 15-2 0001 FAC

-middotmiddotmiddot

1

___________ ~middot STATEMENT OF

CANDIDATE (Section 106 023 F s )

(Please print or type)

I N CD If ~Mmiddotmiddot Ug D

GBVfRED OFFICE USE ONLY

~ -middot Jr1 -middot hbulliJ

-

14 JJN 20 ~M 9 31

candidate for the office of Shfe ReptrSpoundnfa-6lte1 J)ls1i1af bf have been provided access to read and understand the requirements of

Chapter 106 Florida Statutes

Each candidate must file a statement with the qualifying officer within 10 days after the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository is filed Willful failure to file this form is a first degree misdemeanor and a civil violation of the Campaign Financing Act which may result in a fine of up to $1000 (ss 106 19(1)(c) 106 265(1) Florida Statutes)

OS-DE 84 (0511)

CANDIDATE OATH -WRITE-IN CANDIDA TE

(Not for use by Judicial or

---middot1-------ltgtChoolBoardCandidates)

OATH OF CANDIDATE (Section 99 021 Florida Statutes)

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am a write-middotin candidate for the office of lttlafe Re P teseJrkrb t--e middot __lJJ --middot---(offl e) (district) (circuit)

I am a qualified elector of l~(o~gh County Florida I am qualified (group or seat)

under the Constitution and the Laws of Florida to hold the office to which I desire to be nominated or elected I have qualified for no other public office in the state the term of which office or any part thereof runs concurrent with tha office I seek and I have resigned from any office from which I am required to resign pursuant to Section 99 012 Florida Statutes and I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Const~ution of the State of Florida

lt8131 7 4-3 fO 61 ----Telephone Number

he yxxty Ma n-tiCAj Mtli fmiddotWTJ Email Address

Candidates Florida Voter Registration Number (located on your voter infonnation card) _L D b famp_f2L 5l_B--

Type of Identification Produced

DS-DE 24A (Rov 5111) Rute 15 2 0001 F AC

Florida Division of Electionmiddot lectronic Filing System Page I of I

~ Treasur~r Report Status

ID 63418 Name Nicole Santiago

Report 2014 - P1 - 1 Print Date 12122014 84851 AM Election 2014 General Election

rQversQ202014-6202014 CAmenaea middot-LJ V a 1ver

uue Of2720TJt

Filed 6302014100957 AM File Status Filed Report

Reviewed 6302014 Review Status Reviewed

Detail Complete No Detail Records Found

File Method Web Filed Number of Detail Records

Contributions 0 Entry Method Web Data Entry

Expenditures 0

Fund Transfers 0 Pending Queued Items o

Distributions 0

To Print Report Right Click Mouse and Select Print

httpefsbatchPrintReportSubmitted aspx AcctNum=63418ampSeqNum= I 12122014

Florida Division of Elections lectronic Filing System

13 Treasurer Report Status

ID 63418 Name Nicole Santiago

Report 2014 - G3 - 10

Election 2014 General Election

Covers 9132014-92612014

uue f07372U-1t

Filed 10102014 85550 PM

Reviewed 10102014

File Method Web Filed

Entry Method Web Data Entry

Pending Queued Items o

Print Date 12122014 84903 AM

LJ Amended (~i waiver

File Status Filed Report

Review Status Reviewed

Detail Complete No Detail Records Found

Number of Detail Records

Contributions O

Expenditures 0

Fund Transfers O

Distributions O

To Print Report Right Click Mouse and Select Print

httpefabatchPrintRepo1tSubmitted aspx AcctNum=63418ampSeqNum= 10

Page 1 of 1

12122014

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

~~ -~~~~~E-Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

The RA Gray Building-Room 316 bull 500 South Bronaugh Street bull Tallahassee FL 32399-0250 bull (850) 245 6240 rmiddot i1_ r r1 r ~ n

Florida Division of Electiony iectronic Filing System Page 1 of 1

[3 Treasurer Report Status

ID 63418 Name Nicole Santiago

Print Date 12122014 84921 AM Report 2014 - GS - 12

Election 2014 General Election

Covers 1042014-10102014 LJ Amended ]= vva-1ver-------------+-----

Filed 10182014 35851 PM

Reviewed 10182014

File Method Web Filed

Entry Method Web Data Entry

Pending Queued Items O

File Status Filed Report

Review Status Reviewed

Detail Complete No Detail Records Found

Number of Detail Records

Contributions 0

Expenditures 0

Fund Transfers 0

Distributions 0

To Print Report Right Click Mouse and Select Print ~----~---------------------------------~

httpefabatchPrintRepo1tSubmitted aspx AcctNum=634l8ampSeqNum=12 12122014

Florida Division of Elections lectronic Filing System

I

Treasurer Report Status

ID 63418 Name Nicole Santiago

Report 2014 - G7 - 14

Election 2014 General Election

Covers 10182014-10302014

Filed 1142014 92300 AM

Reviewed 10282014

File Method Web Filed

Entry Method Web Data Entry

Pending Queued Items O

Print Date 12122014 84932 AM

LJAmended ~sectj v a1ver

File Status Filed Report

Review Status Reviewed

Detail Complete Nomiddot Detail Records Found

Number of Detail Records

Contributions O

Expenditures 0

Fund Transfers 0

Distributions 0

To Print Report Right Click Mouse and Select Print

httpefabatchPr intReportSubmitted aspx AcctNum=634l8ampSeqNum=14

Page 1 of I

12122014

I

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

~ AA-7(~~_V~ Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

The R A Grav BuildingmiddotmiddotRoom 316 bull 500 South Bronough Street bull Tallahassee FL 32399-0250 bull (850) 245 6240

• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral

APPOINTMENT OF CAMPAIGN TREASURER AND DESIGNATION OF CAMPAIGN DEPOSITORY FOR CANDIDATES

(Section 106 021(1 FS

I

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14 JUN 20 AH 9 31 (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE)

IVi)icbull Lr iLCCHONS --t-m~Tc=-i=---==-=-=-bull=-~+------~~7CRElffiYUf~SrrTampAT~E------

oFFICE USE ONLY

Initial Filing of Form Re-filing to Change O TreasurerDeputy 0 Depository 0 Office 0 Party

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Chapter 106 Florida Statutes

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under the Constitution and the Laws of Florida to hold the office to which I desire to be nominated or elected I have qualified for no other public office in the state the term of which office or any part thereof runs concurrent with tha office I seek and I have resigned from any office from which I am required to resign pursuant to Section 99 012 Florida Statutes and I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Const~ution of the State of Florida

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13 Treasurer Report Status

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Election 2014 General Election

Covers 9132014-92612014

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Reviewed 10102014

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LJ Amended (~i waiver

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Page 1 of 1

12122014

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

~~ -~~~~~E-Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

The RA Gray Building-Room 316 bull 500 South Bronaugh Street bull Tallahassee FL 32399-0250 bull (850) 245 6240 rmiddot i1_ r r1 r ~ n

Florida Division of Electiony iectronic Filing System Page 1 of 1

[3 Treasurer Report Status

ID 63418 Name Nicole Santiago

Print Date 12122014 84921 AM Report 2014 - GS - 12

Election 2014 General Election

Covers 1042014-10102014 LJ Amended ]= vva-1ver-------------+-----

Filed 10182014 35851 PM

Reviewed 10182014

File Method Web Filed

Entry Method Web Data Entry

Pending Queued Items O

File Status Filed Report

Review Status Reviewed

Detail Complete No Detail Records Found

Number of Detail Records

Contributions 0

Expenditures 0

Fund Transfers 0

Distributions 0

To Print Report Right Click Mouse and Select Print ~----~---------------------------------~

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Florida Division of Elections lectronic Filing System

I

Treasurer Report Status

ID 63418 Name Nicole Santiago

Report 2014 - G7 - 14

Election 2014 General Election

Covers 10182014-10302014

Filed 1142014 92300 AM

Reviewed 10282014

File Method Web Filed

Entry Method Web Data Entry

Pending Queued Items O

Print Date 12122014 84932 AM

LJAmended ~sectj v a1ver

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Number of Detail Records

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Page 1 of I

12122014

I

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

~ AA-7(~~_V~ Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

The R A Grav BuildingmiddotmiddotRoom 316 bull 500 South Bronough Street bull Tallahassee FL 32399-0250 bull (850) 245 6240

• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral

-middotmiddotmiddot

1

___________ ~middot STATEMENT OF

CANDIDATE (Section 106 023 F s )

(Please print or type)

I N CD If ~Mmiddotmiddot Ug D

GBVfRED OFFICE USE ONLY

~ -middot Jr1 -middot hbulliJ

-

14 JJN 20 ~M 9 31

candidate for the office of Shfe ReptrSpoundnfa-6lte1 J)ls1i1af bf have been provided access to read and understand the requirements of

Chapter 106 Florida Statutes

Each candidate must file a statement with the qualifying officer within 10 days after the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer and Designation of Campaign Depository is filed Willful failure to file this form is a first degree misdemeanor and a civil violation of the Campaign Financing Act which may result in a fine of up to $1000 (ss 106 19(1)(c) 106 265(1) Florida Statutes)

OS-DE 84 (0511)

CANDIDATE OATH -WRITE-IN CANDIDA TE

(Not for use by Judicial or

---middot1-------ltgtChoolBoardCandidates)

OATH OF CANDIDATE (Section 99 021 Florida Statutes)

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14 JUN 20 AH 9 31

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am a write-middotin candidate for the office of lttlafe Re P teseJrkrb t--e middot __lJJ --middot---(offl e) (district) (circuit)

I am a qualified elector of l~(o~gh County Florida I am qualified (group or seat)

under the Constitution and the Laws of Florida to hold the office to which I desire to be nominated or elected I have qualified for no other public office in the state the term of which office or any part thereof runs concurrent with tha office I seek and I have resigned from any office from which I am required to resign pursuant to Section 99 012 Florida Statutes and I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Const~ution of the State of Florida

lt8131 7 4-3 fO 61 ----Telephone Number

he yxxty Ma n-tiCAj Mtli fmiddotWTJ Email Address

Candidates Florida Voter Registration Number (located on your voter infonnation card) _L D b famp_f2L 5l_B--

Type of Identification Produced

DS-DE 24A (Rov 5111) Rute 15 2 0001 F AC

Florida Division of Electionmiddot lectronic Filing System Page I of I

~ Treasur~r Report Status

ID 63418 Name Nicole Santiago

Report 2014 - P1 - 1 Print Date 12122014 84851 AM Election 2014 General Election

rQversQ202014-6202014 CAmenaea middot-LJ V a 1ver

uue Of2720TJt

Filed 6302014100957 AM File Status Filed Report

Reviewed 6302014 Review Status Reviewed

Detail Complete No Detail Records Found

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Expenditures 0

Fund Transfers 0 Pending Queued Items o

Distributions 0

To Print Report Right Click Mouse and Select Print

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Florida Division of Elections lectronic Filing System

13 Treasurer Report Status

ID 63418 Name Nicole Santiago

Report 2014 - G3 - 10

Election 2014 General Election

Covers 9132014-92612014

uue f07372U-1t

Filed 10102014 85550 PM

Reviewed 10102014

File Method Web Filed

Entry Method Web Data Entry

Pending Queued Items o

Print Date 12122014 84903 AM

LJ Amended (~i waiver

File Status Filed Report

Review Status Reviewed

Detail Complete No Detail Records Found

Number of Detail Records

Contributions O

Expenditures 0

Fund Transfers O

Distributions O

To Print Report Right Click Mouse and Select Print

httpefabatchPrintRepo1tSubmitted aspx AcctNum=63418ampSeqNum= 10

Page 1 of 1

12122014

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

~~ -~~~~~E-Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

The RA Gray Building-Room 316 bull 500 South Bronaugh Street bull Tallahassee FL 32399-0250 bull (850) 245 6240 rmiddot i1_ r r1 r ~ n

Florida Division of Electiony iectronic Filing System Page 1 of 1

[3 Treasurer Report Status

ID 63418 Name Nicole Santiago

Print Date 12122014 84921 AM Report 2014 - GS - 12

Election 2014 General Election

Covers 1042014-10102014 LJ Amended ]= vva-1ver-------------+-----

Filed 10182014 35851 PM

Reviewed 10182014

File Method Web Filed

Entry Method Web Data Entry

Pending Queued Items O

File Status Filed Report

Review Status Reviewed

Detail Complete No Detail Records Found

Number of Detail Records

Contributions 0

Expenditures 0

Fund Transfers 0

Distributions 0

To Print Report Right Click Mouse and Select Print ~----~---------------------------------~

httpefabatchPrintRepo1tSubmitted aspx AcctNum=634l8ampSeqNum=12 12122014

Florida Division of Elections lectronic Filing System

I

Treasurer Report Status

ID 63418 Name Nicole Santiago

Report 2014 - G7 - 14

Election 2014 General Election

Covers 10182014-10302014

Filed 1142014 92300 AM

Reviewed 10282014

File Method Web Filed

Entry Method Web Data Entry

Pending Queued Items O

Print Date 12122014 84932 AM

LJAmended ~sectj v a1ver

File Status Filed Report

Review Status Reviewed

Detail Complete Nomiddot Detail Records Found

Number of Detail Records

Contributions O

Expenditures 0

Fund Transfers 0

Distributions 0

To Print Report Right Click Mouse and Select Print

httpefabatchPr intReportSubmitted aspx AcctNum=634l8ampSeqNum=14

Page 1 of I

12122014

I

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

~ AA-7(~~_V~ Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

The R A Grav BuildingmiddotmiddotRoom 316 bull 500 South Bronough Street bull Tallahassee FL 32399-0250 bull (850) 245 6240

• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral

CANDIDATE OATH -WRITE-IN CANDIDA TE

(Not for use by Judicial or

---middot1-------ltgtChoolBoardCandidates)

OATH OF CANDIDATE (Section 99 021 Florida Statutes)

middot -ii1CDf 1wplusmn 1aq o middotmiddot---middotmiddot--------(PLEASE PRINT NAME)

~

middot~ __ bull - I ~ v - -

14 JUN 20 AH 9 31

middot-

ELECTIONS IAIE~~~~~~-

OFFICE USE ONLY

-----middot-middot--middot middotmiddot---- ---

am a write-middotin candidate for the office of lttlafe Re P teseJrkrb t--e middot __lJJ --middot---(offl e) (district) (circuit)

I am a qualified elector of l~(o~gh County Florida I am qualified (group or seat)

under the Constitution and the Laws of Florida to hold the office to which I desire to be nominated or elected I have qualified for no other public office in the state the term of which office or any part thereof runs concurrent with tha office I seek and I have resigned from any office from which I am required to resign pursuant to Section 99 012 Florida Statutes and I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Const~ution of the State of Florida

lt8131 7 4-3 fO 61 ----Telephone Number

he yxxty Ma n-tiCAj Mtli fmiddotWTJ Email Address

Candidates Florida Voter Registration Number (located on your voter infonnation card) _L D b famp_f2L 5l_B--

Type of Identification Produced

DS-DE 24A (Rov 5111) Rute 15 2 0001 F AC

Florida Division of Electionmiddot lectronic Filing System Page I of I

~ Treasur~r Report Status

ID 63418 Name Nicole Santiago

Report 2014 - P1 - 1 Print Date 12122014 84851 AM Election 2014 General Election

rQversQ202014-6202014 CAmenaea middot-LJ V a 1ver

uue Of2720TJt

Filed 6302014100957 AM File Status Filed Report

Reviewed 6302014 Review Status Reviewed

Detail Complete No Detail Records Found

File Method Web Filed Number of Detail Records

Contributions 0 Entry Method Web Data Entry

Expenditures 0

Fund Transfers 0 Pending Queued Items o

Distributions 0

To Print Report Right Click Mouse and Select Print

httpefsbatchPrintReportSubmitted aspx AcctNum=63418ampSeqNum= I 12122014

Florida Division of Elections lectronic Filing System

13 Treasurer Report Status

ID 63418 Name Nicole Santiago

Report 2014 - G3 - 10

Election 2014 General Election

Covers 9132014-92612014

uue f07372U-1t

Filed 10102014 85550 PM

Reviewed 10102014

File Method Web Filed

Entry Method Web Data Entry

Pending Queued Items o

Print Date 12122014 84903 AM

LJ Amended (~i waiver

File Status Filed Report

Review Status Reviewed

Detail Complete No Detail Records Found

Number of Detail Records

Contributions O

Expenditures 0

Fund Transfers O

Distributions O

To Print Report Right Click Mouse and Select Print

httpefabatchPrintRepo1tSubmitted aspx AcctNum=63418ampSeqNum= 10

Page 1 of 1

12122014

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

~~ -~~~~~E-Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

The RA Gray Building-Room 316 bull 500 South Bronaugh Street bull Tallahassee FL 32399-0250 bull (850) 245 6240 rmiddot i1_ r r1 r ~ n

Florida Division of Electiony iectronic Filing System Page 1 of 1

[3 Treasurer Report Status

ID 63418 Name Nicole Santiago

Print Date 12122014 84921 AM Report 2014 - GS - 12

Election 2014 General Election

Covers 1042014-10102014 LJ Amended ]= vva-1ver-------------+-----

Filed 10182014 35851 PM

Reviewed 10182014

File Method Web Filed

Entry Method Web Data Entry

Pending Queued Items O

File Status Filed Report

Review Status Reviewed

Detail Complete No Detail Records Found

Number of Detail Records

Contributions 0

Expenditures 0

Fund Transfers 0

Distributions 0

To Print Report Right Click Mouse and Select Print ~----~---------------------------------~

httpefabatchPrintRepo1tSubmitted aspx AcctNum=634l8ampSeqNum=12 12122014

Florida Division of Elections lectronic Filing System

I

Treasurer Report Status

ID 63418 Name Nicole Santiago

Report 2014 - G7 - 14

Election 2014 General Election

Covers 10182014-10302014

Filed 1142014 92300 AM

Reviewed 10282014

File Method Web Filed

Entry Method Web Data Entry

Pending Queued Items O

Print Date 12122014 84932 AM

LJAmended ~sectj v a1ver

File Status Filed Report

Review Status Reviewed

Detail Complete Nomiddot Detail Records Found

Number of Detail Records

Contributions O

Expenditures 0

Fund Transfers 0

Distributions 0

To Print Report Right Click Mouse and Select Print

httpefabatchPr intReportSubmitted aspx AcctNum=634l8ampSeqNum=14

Page 1 of I

12122014

I

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

~ AA-7(~~_V~ Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

The R A Grav BuildingmiddotmiddotRoom 316 bull 500 South Bronough Street bull Tallahassee FL 32399-0250 bull (850) 245 6240

• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

~~ -~~~~~E-Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

The RA Gray Building-Room 316 bull 500 South Bronaugh Street bull Tallahassee FL 32399-0250 bull (850) 245 6240 rmiddot i1_ r r1 r ~ n

Florida Division of Electiony iectronic Filing System Page 1 of 1

[3 Treasurer Report Status

ID 63418 Name Nicole Santiago

Print Date 12122014 84921 AM Report 2014 - GS - 12

Election 2014 General Election

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Florida Division of Elections lectronic Filing System

I

Treasurer Report Status

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Election 2014 General Election

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I

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

~ AA-7(~~_V~ Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

The R A Grav BuildingmiddotmiddotRoom 316 bull 500 South Bronough Street bull Tallahassee FL 32399-0250 bull (850) 245 6240

• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral

Florida Division of Elections lectronic Filing System

13 Treasurer Report Status

ID 63418 Name Nicole Santiago

Report 2014 - G3 - 10

Election 2014 General Election

Covers 9132014-92612014

uue f07372U-1t

Filed 10102014 85550 PM

Reviewed 10102014

File Method Web Filed

Entry Method Web Data Entry

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LJ Amended (~i waiver

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Fund Transfers O

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Page 1 of 1

12122014

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

~~ -~~~~~E-Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

The RA Gray Building-Room 316 bull 500 South Bronaugh Street bull Tallahassee FL 32399-0250 bull (850) 245 6240 rmiddot i1_ r r1 r ~ n

Florida Division of Electiony iectronic Filing System Page 1 of 1

[3 Treasurer Report Status

ID 63418 Name Nicole Santiago

Print Date 12122014 84921 AM Report 2014 - GS - 12

Election 2014 General Election

Covers 1042014-10102014 LJ Amended ]= vva-1ver-------------+-----

Filed 10182014 35851 PM

Reviewed 10182014

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File Status Filed Report

Review Status Reviewed

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Expenditures 0

Fund Transfers 0

Distributions 0

To Print Report Right Click Mouse and Select Print ~----~---------------------------------~

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Florida Division of Elections lectronic Filing System

I

Treasurer Report Status

ID 63418 Name Nicole Santiago

Report 2014 - G7 - 14

Election 2014 General Election

Covers 10182014-10302014

Filed 1142014 92300 AM

Reviewed 10282014

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Entry Method Web Data Entry

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Page 1 of I

12122014

I

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

~ AA-7(~~_V~ Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

The R A Grav BuildingmiddotmiddotRoom 316 bull 500 South Bronough Street bull Tallahassee FL 32399-0250 bull (850) 245 6240

• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE Ken Detzner

October 6 2014

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago

2010 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa Fl 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Secretary of State

DIVISION OF ELeCTIONS

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 3 2014 has not been received

Section I 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of $50 per day for the fast 3 days late and thereafter $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report However for the reports immediately preceding each primary and general election the fine shall be $500 per day for each late day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your tine Fines must be paid to the tiling officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Florida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation reforenced above Therefore if you fail to file a report the division will turn the matter over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section J 06 265( I) Florida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter l 06

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

~~ -~~~~~E-Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

The RA Gray Building-Room 316 bull 500 South Bronaugh Street bull Tallahassee FL 32399-0250 bull (850) 245 6240 rmiddot i1_ r r1 r ~ n

Florida Division of Electiony iectronic Filing System Page 1 of 1

[3 Treasurer Report Status

ID 63418 Name Nicole Santiago

Print Date 12122014 84921 AM Report 2014 - GS - 12

Election 2014 General Election

Covers 1042014-10102014 LJ Amended ]= vva-1ver-------------+-----

Filed 10182014 35851 PM

Reviewed 10182014

File Method Web Filed

Entry Method Web Data Entry

Pending Queued Items O

File Status Filed Report

Review Status Reviewed

Detail Complete No Detail Records Found

Number of Detail Records

Contributions 0

Expenditures 0

Fund Transfers 0

Distributions 0

To Print Report Right Click Mouse and Select Print ~----~---------------------------------~

httpefabatchPrintRepo1tSubmitted aspx AcctNum=634l8ampSeqNum=12 12122014

Florida Division of Elections lectronic Filing System

I

Treasurer Report Status

ID 63418 Name Nicole Santiago

Report 2014 - G7 - 14

Election 2014 General Election

Covers 10182014-10302014

Filed 1142014 92300 AM

Reviewed 10282014

File Method Web Filed

Entry Method Web Data Entry

Pending Queued Items O

Print Date 12122014 84932 AM

LJAmended ~sectj v a1ver

File Status Filed Report

Review Status Reviewed

Detail Complete Nomiddot Detail Records Found

Number of Detail Records

Contributions O

Expenditures 0

Fund Transfers 0

Distributions 0

To Print Report Right Click Mouse and Select Print

httpefabatchPr intReportSubmitted aspx AcctNum=634l8ampSeqNum=14

Page 1 of I

12122014

I

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

~ AA-7(~~_V~ Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

The R A Grav BuildingmiddotmiddotRoom 316 bull 500 South Bronough Street bull Tallahassee FL 32399-0250 bull (850) 245 6240

• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral

Florida Division of Electiony iectronic Filing System Page 1 of 1

[3 Treasurer Report Status

ID 63418 Name Nicole Santiago

Print Date 12122014 84921 AM Report 2014 - GS - 12

Election 2014 General Election

Covers 1042014-10102014 LJ Amended ]= vva-1ver-------------+-----

Filed 10182014 35851 PM

Reviewed 10182014

File Method Web Filed

Entry Method Web Data Entry

Pending Queued Items O

File Status Filed Report

Review Status Reviewed

Detail Complete No Detail Records Found

Number of Detail Records

Contributions 0

Expenditures 0

Fund Transfers 0

Distributions 0

To Print Report Right Click Mouse and Select Print ~----~---------------------------------~

httpefabatchPrintRepo1tSubmitted aspx AcctNum=634l8ampSeqNum=12 12122014

Florida Division of Elections lectronic Filing System

I

Treasurer Report Status

ID 63418 Name Nicole Santiago

Report 2014 - G7 - 14

Election 2014 General Election

Covers 10182014-10302014

Filed 1142014 92300 AM

Reviewed 10282014

File Method Web Filed

Entry Method Web Data Entry

Pending Queued Items O

Print Date 12122014 84932 AM

LJAmended ~sectj v a1ver

File Status Filed Report

Review Status Reviewed

Detail Complete Nomiddot Detail Records Found

Number of Detail Records

Contributions O

Expenditures 0

Fund Transfers 0

Distributions 0

To Print Report Right Click Mouse and Select Print

httpefabatchPr intReportSubmitted aspx AcctNum=634l8ampSeqNum=14

Page 1 of I

12122014

I

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

~ AA-7(~~_V~ Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

The R A Grav BuildingmiddotmiddotRoom 316 bull 500 South Bronough Street bull Tallahassee FL 32399-0250 bull (850) 245 6240

• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral

Florida Division of Elections lectronic Filing System

I

Treasurer Report Status

ID 63418 Name Nicole Santiago

Report 2014 - G7 - 14

Election 2014 General Election

Covers 10182014-10302014

Filed 1142014 92300 AM

Reviewed 10282014

File Method Web Filed

Entry Method Web Data Entry

Pending Queued Items O

Print Date 12122014 84932 AM

LJAmended ~sectj v a1ver

File Status Filed Report

Review Status Reviewed

Detail Complete Nomiddot Detail Records Found

Number of Detail Records

Contributions O

Expenditures 0

Fund Transfers 0

Distributions 0

To Print Report Right Click Mouse and Select Print

httpefabatchPr intReportSubmitted aspx AcctNum=634l8ampSeqNum=14

Page 1 of I

12122014

I

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

~ AA-7(~~_V~ Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

The R A Grav BuildingmiddotmiddotRoom 316 bull 500 South Bronough Street bull Tallahassee FL 32399-0250 bull (850) 245 6240

• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral

I

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

November 3 204

Nicole Santiago Treasurer

Nicole Santiago 200 East Palm Avenue 14322 Tampa FL 33605-3605

Re CAN 63418

Dear Ms Santiago

Ken Detznermiddot Secretary of State

Your campaign treasurers report which was due October 31 2014 has not been received

Section l 06 07(8)(b ) Florida Statutes requires that the filing officer immediately notify you of the failure to file this report and that a fine will be assessed of$50 per day for the first 3 days late and thereafte1 $500 per day although a fine cannot exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greate1 for the period coveted by the late report However for the 1eports immediately preceding each primaty and gencial election the fine shall be $500 per day for each ate day not to exceed 25 of the total receipts or expenditures whichever is greater for the period covered by the late report

Once your report is filed this office will notify you of the specific amount of your fine Fines must be paid to the filing officer within 20 days of receipt of the payment due notice

Please be advised however that failure to file a campaign treasurers report may constitute a violation of Chapter 106 Flotida Statutes independent of the automatic fine violation referenced above Therefore if you fail to file a teport the division will turn the matte1 over to the Florida Elections Commission

Section 106 265(1) Flmida Statutes authorizes the Florida Elections Commission to impose a civil penalty up to $1000 per count for each willful violation of Chapter 106

If you have any questions please contact the help desk at (850) 245-6280

Sincerely

~ AA-7(~~_V~ Kristi Reid Bronson Chief Bureau of Election Records

The R A Grav BuildingmiddotmiddotRoom 316 bull 500 South Bronough Street bull Tallahassee FL 32399-0250 bull (850) 245 6240

• 15-029 NOH
• 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
• • 15-029_Mot to dismiss
  • • Staffs Motion to Dismiss - lack of service
    • • 15-029 opc
      • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
      • • OPC
        • 15-029 Santiago Nicole Marie
        • • SR
          • ROI
          • • Exhibits list
            • Exhibit 1
            • Exhibit 2
            • Exhibit 3
            • Exhibit 4
            • Exhibit 5
            • Exhibit 6
            • • LS letter
              • Referral