Alberson, Jr., James: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.235 and .240 by failing to timely & accurately report contributions & expenditures undertaken by campaign on C-4 reports. (EY '21; Jul '21)

Case

#97047

Respondent

James H. Alberson, Jr.

Complainant

Michael Fertakis

Description

The complaint alleged James Alberson, Jr., a 2021 candidate for Renton City Council, Positing 2, 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. 

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

However, Alberson will receive a formal written warning pursuant to WAC 390-37-060(1)(d) concerning the failure to timely report contributions and expenditures. The formal written warning includes staff’s expectation Alberson 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 10, 2021

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240

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