Inland Farmers Political Alliance, Jessica MacKenzie, and Deborah Tharp

Campaign Late Filer

Fine: $4,000

FPPC No. 17/1222

Inland Farmers Political Alliance was a local primarily formed committee operating in Butte County during the 2016 Primary and General Elections. Deborah Tharp was the Committee’s treasurer during the Primary Election and Jessica MacKenzie was the Committee’s principal officer and treasurer during the General Election. The Committee, MacKenzie, and Tharp failed to identify the supported ballot measures and to disclose that the Committee was primarily formed on its statement of organization, in violation of Government Code Sections 84103 and 84107 (1 count). Additionally, the Committee and MacKenzie failed to timely file a 24-Hour Report, in violation of Government Code Section 84203 (1 count).