South Sound Future Enterprise Washington: Alleged violation of WAC 390-18-040 by using the term "Re-elect" on political advertising for an appointed incumbent. (EY '20; Oct '20)

Case

#78962

Respondent

South Sound Future Enterprise Washington

Complainant

Kathleen Landel, Alex Bond

Description

The complaints alleged South Sound Future Enterprise Washington violated WAC 390-18-040 by using the term "Re-elect" on political advertising for an appointed incumbent, specifically Ron Muzzall.

PDC staff has determined that in this instance, the Committee using the term "Re-elect" on political advertising for an appointed incumbent does not amount to a finding of a violation that warrants further investigation

However, pursuant to WAC 390-37-060(1)(d), South Sound Future Enterprise Washington will receive a formal written warning concerning the use of re-elect as noted in this letter. The formal written warning includes staff’s expectation the Committee will, in the future, use political advertising language properly, as set forth in WAC 390-18-040. The Commission will consider the formal written warning in deciding on future Commission action if there are future violations of PDC laws or 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 Written Warning

Date Opened

October 26, 2020

Areas of Law

WAC 390-18-040