Carol Benson

Benson, Carol: Alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.555 for authorizing city council meetings to be used to support or oppose election campaigns (EY 17; Nov 17)

Case Details

Case Number

26959

Respondent

Carol Benson

Complainant

Gary Davis

Date Opened

November 01, 2017

Case Status

Case Closed with Reminder

PDC staff dismissed for no violation, but reminded the respondent of the applicable law and to exercise caution in the future.

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Area(s) of Law*

  • RCW 29B.45.010/42.17A.555

*On January 1, 2026, RCW 42.17A was recodified to RCW 29B

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Description

  • Allegation One: Violation of RCW 42.17A.555 for authorizing the use of city council meetings to support or oppose candidates or ballot propositions.
  • Allegation Two: Violation of RCW 42.17A.555 for using city council meeting to support election campaign of Carol Benson.

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Penalties

None