Thompson, Mason: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.320 for failure to accurately disclose complete sponsor ID on political advertising. (EY '19) (Jul '19))

Case

#54975

Respondent

Mason Thompson

Complainant

Kevin Mendez

Description

The Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) completed its review of the complaint Kevin Mendez filed on July 12, 2019. The complaint alleged that Mason Thompson (the “Respondent”) may have violated RCW 42.17A.320 by failing to disclose complete sponsor identification (ID) on political advertising.

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

Based on the findings, staff determined that, in this instance, failure to disclose sponsor address on political advertising does not amount to a violation warranting further investigation.

PDC staff reminded Mason Thompson about the importance of providing complete sponsor identification information on all political advertising 

Based on this information, the PDC found that no further action is warranted and dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1).

Disposition

Case Closed with Reminder

Date Opened

July 19, 2019

Areas of Law

Areas of law not found

Documents

• 54975 Thompson Mason Response.pdf
• 54975 Thompson Mason Complaint.pdf
• 54975 Thompson Mason Reminder Letter.pdf