George Steele

Steele George: Alleged Violation of RCW 42.17A.335 for implying false incumbency (June 2018, EY18).

Case Details

Case Number

36969

Respondent

George Steele

Complainant

Ashley Champion

Date Opened

June 18, 2018

Case Status

Case Closed with No Evidence of Violations

PDC staff found no evidence of violation.

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Area(s) of Law*

  • RCW 29B.30.070/42.17A.335

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

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Description

The Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) has completed its review of the complaint filed by Sean Valley on June 17, 2018. The complaint alleged that George Steele may have violated RCW 42.17A.335 by implying false incumbency in the 2018 election campaign. 

Based on these initial findings, staff has determined that in this instance, the implication of false incumbency does not support 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.
 

 

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Penalties

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