Carl Torkelson

Torkelson, Carl: Alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.320 for failure to include Sponsor ID on political advertising, and RCW 42.17A.305 for failure to timely report electioneering communications (EY 18; March 18)

Case Details

Case Number

32159

Respondent

Carl Torkelson

Complainant

Phyllis Newkirk

Date Opened

March 01, 2018

Case Status

Resolved through Statement of Understanding (SOU)

Respondent admitted violation and possibly paid penalty.

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Area(s) of Law*

  • RCW 29B.30.050/42.17A.320
  • RCW 29B.30.020/42.17A.305

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

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Description

A complaint was filed against Carl Torkelson, alleging violations of: (1) RCW 42.17A.320 for failure to include Sponsor ID on an independent expenditure mailing made by Torkelson Construction, Inc. in opposition to Proposition One, a Selah Park and Recreation Service Area ballot proposition on an August 1, 2017 primary election ballot; and (2) RCW 42.17A.260 for failing to timely file an Independent Expenditures report (C-6 report) disclosing the independent expenditure mailing.

In lieu of PDC staff scheduling a Brief Adjudicative Proceeding (Brief Enforcement Hearing), Carl Torkelson completed a Statement of Understanding acknowledging the violations listed above, and paying a $300 civil penalty to resolve this matter.

Documents

Penalties

$300

Total Penalties

$0

Balance Due

Penalty

$300

Payments

  • $300 on 06/05/2018