Katherine (Kate) Espy: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.555 by using public agency facilities to assist an election campaign. (EY ’23; Sep ’23)

Case

#142896

Respondent

Kate Espy

Complainant

David A. Kimble

Description

This case alleged a violation of RCW 42.17A.555 by using public agency facilities to assist an election campaign.

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

The collective evidence and research findings are not sufficient to show that the Respondent used public agency facilities (school district property) to assist an election campaign.

Based on the attached findings, staff has determined that, in this instance, no evidence supports a finding of a violation that warrants further investigation.

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 No Evidence of Violations

Date Opened

October 03, 2023

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.555

Documents

• 142896 Espy Katherine Response.pdf
• 142895 & 142896 Supplement to complaint_SKSD 402_Winters_Espy 1.pdf
• 142895 & 142896 Supplement to complaint_SKSD 402_Winters_Espy 2.pdf
• 142896 Espy Katherine Response supplemental.pdf
• 142896 Espy Katherine (Kate) Complaint Return Letter.pdf
• 142896 Espy Katherine Complaint.pdf