Two political action committees that donated to Sioux Falls City Council candidates in the 2008 election have yet to pay fines for filing late campaign finance reports.

The Sioux Empire Friends of Affordable Housing owes about $950 and the Electrical Workers Local 426 about $1,850.  Some city councilors have suggested that the fines be forgiven or reduced. Officials with the political groups say they are surprised it is still an issue.

City Attorney Robert Amundson says his office has been overwhelmed by more immediate concerns, but that the issue needs to be resolved before the next campaign season begins in earnest.