Stroe, Matthew: Alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.220 for accepting and retaining over-limit anonymous contributions (EY 18; July 19)

Case

#54830

Respondent

Matthew Stroe

Complainant

Glen Morgan

Description

The complaint alleged Matthew Stroe, a 2018 candidate for Walla Walla County Sheriff, may have violated RCW 42.17A.220(4) by accepting anonymous contributions in excess of the allowable limit without forfeiting the excess amount to the State of Washington. 

In response, the Committee stated there was initial confusion regarding $950 in contributions and amended C-4 and C-3 reports. 

Staff has determined that in this instance, accepting and retaining over-limit anonymous contributions during the 2018 election year, does not amount to a material violation warranting further investigation.

However, pursuant to WAC 390-37-060(1)(d), Matthew Stroe will receive a formal written warning concerning the Committee’s failure to comply with PDC requirements. The formal written warning will include staff’s expectation Stroe comply with the anonymous contributions limit and rules should he be a future candidate for elective office. 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 finds that no further action is warranted and has dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1).

Disposition

Case Closed with Written Warning

Date Opened

July 17, 2019

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.220

Documents

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