Oosterman, Linda (2): Alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.305, .235 & .310 for failure to report electioneering communications & in-kind contributions, and fully describe advertising expenditures. (Mar 2019)

Case

#49254

Respondent

Linda Oosterman

Complainant

Andrew Saturn

Description

This case alleged that Linda Oosterman (the “Respondent”) may have violated RCW 42.17A.305, .235 & .310 by failing to report electioneering communications and in-kind contributions, and fully disclose advertising expenditures for a “Dear Friends” letter and “Vote Linda” color copy & cardstock “strips.” 

PDC staff reviewed the allegations, the applicable statutes, rules and reporting requirements, the responses provided by the Respondent, and the applicable PDC reports filed by the Respondent to determine whether the record supports a finding of one or more violations. 

Based on its findings, staff determined that, in this instance, the Respondent’s failure to fully describe expenditures reported on C-4 reports does not amount to an actual violation warranting further investigation. PDC staff reminded Linda Oosterman about the importance of fully describing advertising and other expenditure details on C-4 reports pursuant to RCW 42.17A.235. 

The Respondent made minor or ministerial errors on required reports, which did not materially impact the public interest. Upon notification of these errors, the Respondent timely amended her reports, making the necessary technical corrections. The PDC found that no further action was warranted and dismissed the matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1). 

Disposition

Case Closed with Reminder

Date Opened

March 29, 2019

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.305, RCW 42.17A.310

Documents

• 49254 Oosterman Linda Complaint.pdf
• 49254 Oosterman Linda Reminder Letter.pdf
• 49254 Oosterman Linda Response.pdf