Chan, David: Alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.235 for failure to timely & accurately report contributions & expenditures, keep current books readily available for public inspection & make an appointment for public inspection. (EY 18; Jul 18)

Case

#38404

Respondent

David Chan

Complainant

Peter Bret Chiafalo

Description

The complaint alleged that David Chan (VoteforChan) 2018 Campaign for Snohomish Public Utility District No. 1 Commissioner, may have violated RCW 42.17A.235 and .240 by failing to timely disclose monetary contribution and expenditure activities on C-3 and C-4 reports.  The complaint also alleged that the Respondent may have violated RCW 42.17A.235 by failing to allow and keep an appointment for inspection of campaign records and books of account within twenty-four hours of the time and day requested.

 

On August 13, 2018, the VoteforChan 2018 Campaign filed two C-3 reports, one of which was filed 21 days late and after the 2018 primary election being held disclosing $9,000 in monetary contributions received on July 18 and August 11, 2018. The late-filed C-3 report disclosed a $6,000 loan from the candidate, David Chan and was resubmitted the same day as an amendment with no changes. The C-3 report was filed timely on August 13 disclosed $3,000 in monetary contributions from three individual donors.

 

On August 13, 2018, the VoteforChan 2018 Campaign filed both the 21-day and 7-day Pre-Primary C-4 reports and filed the Post Primary C-4 report on September 25, 2018, disclosing $9,000 in total monetary contributions/loans received and $9,719 in total expenditures made.

 

Mr. Chan’s completed Statement of Understanding (SOU) and $300 civil penalty payment was received by the Department of Enterprise Services, a Washington State Agency that handles and processes penalty collections for small state agencies.  The SOU from David Chan (VoteforChan) 2018 Campaign acknowledged violations of RCW 42.17A.235 and .240 for failing to timely file C-3 and C-4 reports.

Disposition

Resolved through Statement of Understanding

Date Opened

July 30, 2018

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.235

Penalties

Total penalties: $300

Balance Due: $0

David Chan

Penalty
$300
Payments
$300 on 10/22/2018

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