N. Smith Hagopian: Alleged violations of RCW42.17A.235 & .240 and WAC 390-16-037 for failure to timely & accurately report expenditures & contributions; WAC 390-16-043 by failing to timely provide inspection of campaign books; RCW42.17A.555 by using public agency resources to assist an election campaign(EY24 OCT24)

Case

#160576

Respondent

N. Smith Hagopian

Complainant

Conner Edwards

Description

PDC staff reviewed the allegations and evidence you submitted; the applicable statutes, rules, and
reporting requirements; the response(s) provided by Mr. Hagopian (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.

Pursuant to WAC 390-37-060(1)(d), N. Smith Hagopian received a formal written warning
concerning their failure to comply with all elements of PDC requirements for RCW 42.17A. 235, RCW
42.17A.240, WAC 390-16-037, and WAC 390-16-043. The formal written warning includes staff’s
expectation that Mr. Hagopian follow all reporting requirements and books of account requirements
in the future. The Commission will consider the formal written warning in deciding on further
Commission action if there are future violations of PDC laws or rules.

Mr. Hagopian also completed a Statement of Understanding (SOU), acknowledging a violation of RCW
42.17A.555 by using public agency resources to assist his 2024 election campaign. By signing the
SOU acknowledging the violation, this resolves the allegation of a violation specific to RCW
42.17A.555.

Based on this information, the PDC finds that no further action is warranted and has dismissed
these matters in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1). As well, any allegations regarding reporting by
you for calendar year 2024 that are not otherwise addressed are also hereby dismissed.

Disposition

Resolved through Statement of Understanding (SOU)

Date Opened

October 15, 2024

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240, RCW 42.17A.555, WAC 390-16-037, WAC 390-16-043