Schave, Pete: Alleged Violation of RCW 42.17A.020 and WAC 390-16-043 for failure to provide access to campaign records and books of account for public inspection(EY 19, Oct 19)

Case

#59303

Respondent

Pete Schave

Complainant

Erik Larson

Description

The Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) has completed its review of the complaint Erik Larson filed on October 25, 2019. The complaint alleged that Pete Schave (Respondent), a Candidate for Mayor for City of Aberdeen may have violated RCW 42.17A.020, .235 and WAC 390-16-043 for failure to provide access to campaign records and books of account for public inspection.

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 there is no evidence to support a finding of a violation and does not warrant 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

October 28, 2019

Areas of Law

WAC 390-16-043