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

Case

#151261

Respondent

Melone III, Lloyd

Complainant

Conner Edwards

Description

On April 4, 2024, the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) notified the Respondent of alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.235 and RCW 42.17A.240 by failing to timely and accurately file Cash Receipts Monetary Contributions (C-3) reports and Summary Full Campaign Contributions and Expenditures (C-4) reports during the 2023 election.
 
PDC staff have reviewed this matter and found: Lloyd Melone completed a Statement of Understanding (SOU) and returned the completed SOU on April 24, 2025, in accordance with WAC 390-37-143 (Brief Enforcement Penalty Schedule), acknowledging violations of RCW 42.17A.235 and RCW 42.17A.240. The Statement of Understanding resolves the allegations listed in the complaint. 

Based on the guidance provided to PDC staff by the Commission at its January 23, 2025, meeting, this matter is being dismissed in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1) and WAC 390-37-060(1)(d) due to current caseloads. 

Any allegations regarding reporting by you for the 2023 campaign that are not otherwise addressed are also hereby dismissed. You are required to comply with all PDC requirements in the future. Failure to do so could lead to further enforcement action. 

Disposition

Resolved through Statement of Understanding (SOU)

Date Opened

April 02, 2024

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240

Documents

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