Nelson, James (Jim) W.: Alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.235 for failure to timely report contributions and expenditures (EY 20; Oct 20)

Case

#78848

Respondent

Jim Nelson

Complainant

Mary Loquvam

Description

The complaint alleged James W. Nelson, a 2020 candidate for Whatcom Superior Court Judge Position 4, may have violated RCW 42.17A.235 for failure to timely report contributions and expenditures on a Summary Full Campaign Contribution and Expenditure (C-4) report.

On February 10, 2021, the PDC received a completed Statement of Understanding (SOU) from James W. Nelson, acknowledging a violation of RCW 42.17A.235 for failure to timely report contributions and expenditures on a Summary Full Campaign Contribution and Expenditure (C-4) report.

James W. Nelson paid a $150 civil penalty in accordance with WAC 390-37-143 (Brief Enforcement Penalty Schedule), which resolves the issue. PDC staff found no evidence of material violations requiring additional enforcement action in this matter.

Based on this information, the PDC has dismissed the case against James W. Nelson, in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1) and WAC 390-37-070.

Disposition

Resolved through Statement of Understanding

Date Opened

October 23, 2020

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.235

Documents

Penalties

Total penalties: $150

Balance Due: $0

James Nelson

Penalty

$150

Payments

$150 on 02/10/2021 (PAID - SOU)