Berkowitz, Lauren (2): Alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.335 and RCW 42.17A.555 for impermissible use of Facebook and RCW 42.17A.205 for failure to register as a candidate (Jan 18)

Case

#30515

Respondent

Lauren Berkowitz

Complainant

Chestine Edgar

Description

The Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) has completed its review of the complaint filed by Chestine Edgar on January 18, 2018. The complaint alleged that Lauren Berkowitz may have violated RCW 42.17A.335 and RCW 42.17A.555 for impermissible use of Facebook and RCW 42.17A.205 for failure to register as a candidate.

Based on our findings, staff has determined that in this instance, no evidence supports a finding of a material violation warranting further investigation.

The PDC has closed the matter, and will not be conducting a more formal investigation into the complaint or pursuing further enforcement action in this case.

Disposition

Case Closed with No Evidence of Violations

Date Opened

January 31, 2018

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.205, RCW 42.17A.335, RCW 42.17A.555