Committee to Elect Jim Smith, Superior Court Judge, Seat #3 2014, James S. Smith, and Michael Arzaga

Recordkeeping

Fine: $6,500

FPPC No. 17/076

This matter arose from an audit performed by the Franchise Tax Board’s Political Reform Audit Program. James (Jim) S. Smith was an unsuccessful candidate for Superior Court Judge in the June 3, 2014 Primary Election. Committee to Elect Jim Smith, Superior Court Judge, Seat #3 2014 was his candidate-controlled committee. Michael Arzaga was the Committee’s treasurer. The Committee, Smith, and Arzaga failed to maintain adequate records necessary to prepare campaign statements in 2014, in violation of Government Code Section 84104 and Regulation 18401 (1 count); failed to timely file eight 24-Hour Reports, in violation of Government Code Section 84203 (1 count); and improperly accepted cash contributions of $100 or more, in violation of Government Code Section 84300 (1 count).