Alan Makayev: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.235, .240, and .320 for failure to timely & accurately report in-kind contribution description details and include party preference on political advertising. (EY24 AUG24)

Case

#158266

Respondent

Alan Makayev

Complainant

Conner Edwards

Description

This case alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.235, 240 for failure to timely & accurately report in-kind contribution description details on C-4 reports; and RCW 42.17A.320 for failure to include party preference on political advertising (e.g. The Seattle Times ad).

After reviewing the allegations, evidence presented, responses from Alan Makayev (the “Respondent”), the Respondent's PDC reports, and other applicable information, our findings are attached.

Based on these findings, Alan Makayev (the “Respondent”) received a formal written warning concerning hisfailure to 1) timely and accurately disclose in-kind contribution expenditures on PDC reports for election year 2024; and 2) include the party preference designated on hisDeclaration of Candidacy in all political advertising. PDC staff expect him to timely and accurately report contributions and expenditures on future reports, including description details, and consistently disclose party preference on future political advertising, including, but not limited to, yard signs and digital ads. The Commission will consider this 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 has dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1).

Disposition

Case Closed with Written Warning

Date Opened

August 16, 2024

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240, RCW 42.17A.320