Matthew Sutherland

Sutherland, Matthew: Violation of RCW 42.17A.235, .240, .445 for failure to timely and accurately file expenditure reports and unauthorized use of campaign funds. (OCT 2018)

Case Details

Case Number

41627

Respondent

Matthew Sutherland

Complainant

Glen Morgan

Date Opened

October 15, 2018

Case Status

Case Closed with Written Warning

PDC staff found evidence of minor violation and warned respondent.

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Area(s) of Law*

  • RCW 29B.25.090/42.17A.235
  • RCW 29B.25.100/42.17A.240
  • RCW 29B.40.130/42.17A.445

*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 initial review of the Complaint filed by Glen Morgan on October 3, 2018. The Complaint alleged that Matthew Sutherland may have violated RCW 42.17A.235, .240, .445 for failure to timely and accurately file expenditure reports and unauthorized use of campaign funds.

Based on our findings, staff has determined that in this instance, failure to accurately, completely, and timely report contributions and expenditures does not an actual violation warranting further investigation.

Pursuant to WAC 390-37-060(1)(b), Matthew Sutherland will receive a formal written warning concerning failure to accurately and timely report contributions and expenditures, and failure to provide sufficient breakdowns of expenditure details. The Commission will consider the formal written warning in deciding on further Commission action if there are future violations of PDC laws or rules.

Based on this information, the PDC has dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1), and will not be conducting a more formal investigation into your complaint or pursuing further enforcement action in this case.

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Penalties

None