Parker, Steven: Alleged Violation of RCW 42.17A.235, .240 for failure to timely and accurately disclose contributions and expenditures on reports (C-3 & C-4) (EY20, Aug20)

Case

#74691

Respondent

Steven Parker

Complainant

Michael Bell

Description

On August 2, 2020, the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) received a complaint alleging that Steven Parker, a 2020 candidate for County Commissioner in Stevens County, may have violated RCW 42.17A.235 and .240 for failure to timely and accurately report Monetary Contributions (C-3) and Summary Campaign Contribution and Expenditure (C-4) reports. 

Staff reviewed the applicable statute, rules, and the reporting requirements, including the 2020 C-4 reports filed by the Steven L. Parker Campaign and the September 10, 2020 response to the complaint provided by Steven Parker. 

Staff found the Campaign's reporting deficient, however, Mr. Parker qualified for Mini Reporting although he did not request to switch from Full to Mini reporting. Staff also found that Mr. Parker did not receive any monetary contributions from the public and placed third in the primary election and therefore did not qualify for the general election.

Based on these findings, the staff issued a formal written warning to Mr. Parker's campaign for failure to timely report C-4 reports and dismissed the matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1). 

Disposition

Case Closed with Written Warning

Date Opened

August 07, 2020

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240

Documents

• 74691 Parker Steven Complaint.pdf
• 74691 Parker Steven Response.pdf
• 74691 Parker Steven Complaint Return Letter.pdf