Citizens for Good Governance: Alleged Violation of RCW 42.17A.305 for failure to disclose independent expenditure or elections communication expenditures (C-6 report) timely and accurately (EY21, Nov 21)

Case

#100944

Respondent

Citizens for Good Governance

Complainant

Richard Scheel

Description

The complaint alleged Citizens for Good Governance PAC may have violated RCW 42.17A.305 by failing to timely file an Independent Expenditure (C-6) report disclosing Committee expenditures made during the 2021 Election for electioneering communications, specifically a mailer that opposed Mary (Peggy) Shepard, a 2021 candidate seeking re-election to the office of Mayor of Snoqualmie.

On February 10, 2022, the PDC received a completed Statement of Understanding (SOU) acknowledging a violation of RCW 42.17A.305 for failing to timely file an Independent Expenditure (C-6) report. The Committee paid a $150 civil penalty in accordance with WAC 390-37-143 (Brief Enforcement Penalty Schedule), which resolves the issue. 

PDC staff found no evidence of material violations requiring additional enforcement action in this matter. Based on this information, the matter is dismissed in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1).

Disposition

Resolved through Statement of Understanding

Date Opened

November 19, 2021

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.305

Documents

Penalties

Total penalties: $150

Balance Due: $0

Citizens for Good Governance

Penalty
$150 (SOU)
Payments
$150 on 02/08/2022 (PAID)

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