Slizza Donahue, Cynthia: Alleged Violations of RCW 42.17A.235 and .240 for failure to timely and accurately disclose contributions and expenditures on reports (EY23, Feb24)

Case

#151232

Respondent

Cynthia Slizza Donahue

Complainant

Conner Edwards

Description

This case alleged a violation of RCW 42.17A.235 & .240 for failure to timely & accurately disclose contributions & expenditures for election year 2023, specifically the post-Primary C-4 report, a C-3 report, and an expenditure description for printed items. 

Based on the attached findings and pursuant to WAC 390-37-060(1)(d), PDC staff issued the Cynthia Slizza Donahue (the “Respondent”) a formal written warning concerning her failure to timely disclose all contribution and expenditures. PDC staff expect her to timely file all required reports of contributions and expenditures in the future. The Commission will consider this formal written warning in deciding on further Commission action if there are future violations of PDC laws or rules.

PDC staff also reminded the Respondent about the importance of providing sufficient descriptions for in-kind contributions and expenditures on C-4 reports. PDC staff expect that, in the future, she will include such details on C-4 reports in accordance with PDC laws, rules, and guidance. 

Based on this information, the PDC has dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1).

Any allegations regarding reporting by you for election year 2023 that are not otherwise addressed herein are hereby dismissed.  

 

Disposition

Case Closed with Written Warning

Date Opened

April 02, 2024

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240

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