Soleil Lewis (2): Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.235 & .420 by failing to timely & accurately report YouTube advertising. (EY '21; Jul '21)

Case

#96992

Respondent

Soleil Lewis

Complainant

Yoshiko Grace Matsui

Description

The complaint alleged Soleil Lewis, a 2021 candidate for Des Moines City Council, Position 7, 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, specifically reporting expenditures for YouTube video advertising. 

Based on staff findings, PDC staff has determined that, in this instance, the failure to timely and accurately report contributions and expenditures does not amount to a violation warranting further investigation.

However, based on the fact PDC staff previously reminded Soleil Lewis regarding the importance of timely reporting expenditures, and pursuant to WAC 390-37-060(1)(d), Soleil Lewis will receive a formal written warning concerning the failure to report contributions and expenditures. The formal written warning includes staff’s expectation Soleil Lewis will, in the future, timely and accurately file PDC reports and disclose contributions and expenditures as required by law.

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

August 09, 2021

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240

Documents

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