Integrity Matters: Alleged violations of Chapter 42.17A RCW for failure to timely report expenditures for political advertising within 24 hours of appearing to the public, failure to include names of Top 5 Contributors on political advertising, and failur

Case

#27083

Respondent

Integrity Matters

Complainant

Ken Miller

Description

The complaint alleged Integrity Matters may have violated RCW 42.17A.260 by failing to timely file a C-6 Independent Spending & Electioneering Communications report for expenditures on political advertising within 24 hours of presentation to the public, RCW 42.17A.320 by failing to include full names of Top 5 contributors on political advertising and RCW 42.17A.205 by failing to accurately register purpose of political committee.

PDC staff reviewed the allegations; the applicable statutes, rules, and reporting requirements; the mailer provided in the complaint and the PDC reports filed by Integrity Matters to determine whether the record supports a finding of one or more violations. 

Based on staff findings, and the fact the Committee dissolved in 2018 and Merritt was not elected Mayor of Tacoma, staff has determined in this instance, the does not amount to an actual violation warranting further investigation.

PDC staff is reminding Integrity Matters about the importance accurately listing its Top 5 contributors and accurately and timely filing all future PDC reports in accordance with the statutes and rules.

Based on this information, the PDC finds that no further action is warranted and has dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1).

Disposition

Case Closed with Reminder

Date Opened

November 03, 2017

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.205, RCW 42.17A.260

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