Cale IV, Edward: Alleged Violation of RCW 42.17A.700 for failure to file a Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1) within 14 days of becoming a candidate (JUN'23, EY'24)

Case

#137905

Respondent

Edward Cale IV

Complainant

Robert Parker

Description

This case alleged a violation of RCW 42.17A.700 for failure to file a Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1) within 14 days of becoming a candidate.

PDC staff reviewed the allegations and evidence submitted; the applicable statutes, rules, and reporting requirements; the response(s) provided by Edward Cale, IV (the “Respondent”); the applicable PDC reports filed by the Respondent; and other relevant information to determine whether the record supports a finding of one or more violations.

Based on the attached findings, staff has determined that, in this instance, failure to timely file an F-1 report covering the twelve months prior to candidacy does not amount to a violation that warrants further investigation.

Pursuant to WAC 390-37-060(1)(d), however, Edward Calve, IV received a formal written warning concerning his failure to timely file a Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1 report) within two weeks of candidacy. The formal written warning included staff’s expectation that Edward Cale, IV timely files all future required reports. The Commission will consider the formal written warning in deciding on further 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

June 06, 2023

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.700