Johnson, Samuel: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.235 & .240 for failure to timely & accurately disclose contributions & expenditures and alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.710 for failing to timely disclose personal financial information on the Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1). (EY'21; Jul '21)

Case

#96111

Respondent

Samuel Johnson

Complainant

Kenton Gartrell

Description

The complaint alleged Samuel Johnson, a 2021 candidate for Yakima City Council, Position 6, violated RCW 42.17A.235 and .240 by failing to timely and accurately report contributions and expenditures on Full Summary Contributions and Expenditures (C-4) reports. After reviewing Johnson’s PDC reports, PDC staff added an allegation of RCW 42.17A.710 for failing to timely disclose personal financial information on the Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1).

Based on PDC staff findings, and the fact that Johnson is a first-time candidate and took prompt action to comply, PDC staff has determined that, in this instance, the failure to timely file the F-1 and timely and accurately report expenditures does not amount to a violation warranting further investigation.

PDC staff is reminding Samuel Johnson about the importance of timely filing the F-1 and timely and accurately filing the required PDC reports, including the required expenditure detail, in accordance with PDC laws 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

July 23, 2021

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240, RCW 42.17A.710

Documents

• PDC Case 96111 Samuel Johnson response.pdf
• 96111 Johnson Samuel Complaint.pdf
• PDC Case 96111 Samuel Johnson closed with reminder.pdf