Collecting unpaid fines for late campaign finance reports is proving to be a challenge for the Starke County Election Board. During last week’s meeting, it was learned that former Coroner Dannie Hoffer Jr. still hadn’t paid his $150 fine. Election officials said the matter was sent to small claims court, but Hoffer apparently refused to sign for the documents when he was notified by certified mail.
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Four Starke County candidates are facing fines for failing to turn in their campaign finance reports on time. County council member Dave Pearman, county council candidate Howard Bailey, Coroner Dannie Hoffer, and former county council candidate Karl Swihart all missed Friday’s noon deadline, according to Clerk Vicki Cooley.
The Starke County Election Board members finalized paperwork concerning late financial reports submitted by candidates for the May Primary Election.
The Starke County Election Board members are going to do more research on a timetable for their resolution for the filing of late candidate financial reports.
The Starke County Election Board will meet this morning where two resolutions will be considered.
