Three complaints were filed against Resident Samish/Robert Gray alleging the following violations: (1) RCW 42.17A.205, .235 and .240 by failing to timely registered and accurately file reports disclosing contribution and expenditure activities; and (2) RCW 42.17A.320 by failing to include the require sponsor identification or using a made up or fictitious name to sponsor an independent expenditure mailer opposed to City of Bellingham Proposition 2020-14, on the November 3, 2020 general election ballot.
An Initial Hearing (Case Review Status) was held on January 6, 2021, and PDC staff opened a formal investigation against Robert Gray/Resident Samish.
Status: Investigation of Possible Violation