Christensen, Terry: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.710 for failure to disclose all sources of income in 2019 on the statement of financial affairs. (May 20)

Case

#71003

Respondent

Terry Christensen

Complainant

Lillian Slovic

Description

The Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) has completed its review of the complaint filed on May 28, 2020. The complaint alleged that Terry Christensen, a current City Council Member for the City of Richland, Position 6, may have violated RCW 42.17A.710 for failure to accurately file the Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1 report) covering calendar year 2019 by not including all sources of income.

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

The Respondent has not previously been found in violation of PDC laws or rules and responded promptly to the complaint.

Based on our findings staff has determined that, in this instance, failure to timely and accurately disclose all sources of income on the F-1 report covering 2019 does not amount to a violation that warrants further investigation.

PDC staff reminded Mr. Christensen about the importance of the timely and accurate disclosure of all sources of income on F-1 reports, and the timely and accurate filing of all future F-1 reports in accordance with the statutes and 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 Reminder

Date Opened

May 28, 2020

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.710

Documents

• 71003 Christensen Terry Complaint.pdf
• 71003 Christensen Terry Response.pdf
• 71003 Christensen Terry Reminder Letter.pdf