Warren, Jon: Alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.635 for indirectly lobbying the legislature outside of authorized channels and .640 for failure to report a grass roots lobbying campaign (EY 19; Sep 19)

Case

#58008

Respondent

Jon Warren

Complainant

Cody Hart

Description

The Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) has completed its review of the complaint Cody Hart filed on September 30, 2019. The complaint alleged that Jon Warren (Respondent), a public employee for the City of Bellevue, may have violated RCW 42.17A.635 for indirectly lobbying the legislature outside of authorized channels for public agency lobbying; and RCW 42.17A.640 for failure to report a grass roots lobbying campaign. 

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 our findings staff has determined that, in this instance, insufficient evidence supports a finding of a violation that warrants further investigation.

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 No Evidence of Violations

Date Opened

September 30, 2019

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.635, RCW 42.17A.640

Documents

• 58008 Warren Jon Complaint.pdf
• 58008 Warren Jon Response.pdf
• 58008 Warren Jon Complaint Return Letter.pdf