Friis, Johan: Alleged Violations of RCW 42.17A.235 and .240 by failing to timely and accurately disclose Contributions (C-3 reports) and Expenditures (C-4 reports) during the 2021 election (EY21; Sept21)

Case

#98205

Respondent

Johan Friis

Complainant

Heather Sears, Sara Perkins

Description

The complaints alleged Johan Friis, a candidate for Sumner School Board Position 1, violated RCW 42.17A.235 and .240 for failure to timely and accurately report contributions and expenditures on Monetary Contributions (C-3) and Full Summary Contributions and Expenditures (C-4) reports.

Based on staff findings, the fact Johan Friis is a first-time candidate and was eligible for mini reporting, 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, Friis 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 Friis will 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

September 09, 2021

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240

Documents

• 98205 Friis Johan Complaints.pdf
• PDC Case 98205 Johan Friis closed with warning.pdf
• PDC Case 98205 Johan Friis response.pdf