Robert Allen: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.235 and .240 for failure to timely and accurately report contributions & expenditures (EY24 OCT24)

Case

#160579

Respondent

Robert Allen

Complainant

Conner Edwards

Description

PDC staff reviewed the allegations; the applicable statutes, rules, and reporting requirements; 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.

Based on staff’s review, we found the following:

• Required reports were filed prior the election, and any late-reported activity did not materially harm the public interest beyond the harm to the policy of Chapter 42.17A RCW inherent in any violation.

• The Respondent lost in the general election.

Any violation that may have occurred does not constitute a material violation because it was inadvertent and minor, or has been cured, and, after consideration of all of the circumstances, further proceedings would not serve the purposes of this chapter. Under WAC 390-37-060, the executive director, at any time prior to consideration by the commission, may dismiss a complaint which on its face, or as shown by investigation, provides reason to believe that a violation has occurred, but also shows that the respondent is in substantial compliance with the relevant statutes or rules, or shows that formal enforcement action is not warranted.

Furthermore, any allegations regarding reporting by you for the 2024 campaign that are not otherwise addressed are hereby dismissed.

Disposition

Dismissed by Executive Director

Date Opened

October 15, 2024

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240

Documents

• 160579 Robert Allen Resolution Letter.pdf
• 160579 Robert Allen Complaint.pdf