Volunteers for Issaquah Schools (VIS): Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.235 and .240 for failure to timely and accurately report contributions and expenditures (EY24 SEP24)

Case

#161846

Respondent

Volunteers for Issaquah Schools (VIS)

Complainant

Conner Edwards

Description

The complaint alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.235 and .240 for failure to timely and accurately disclose contributions and expenditures on Cash Receipts Monetary Contributions (C-3) reports and Campaign Summary Receipts and Expenditures (C-4) reports, disclosing contributions and expenditures undertaken by the Volunteers for Issaquah Schools (Committee) during the 2022 and 2024 election years. 

Pursuant to WAC 390-37-060(1)(d), however, Volunteers for Issaquah Schools are receiving a formal written warning concerning failure to accurately disclosure contributions and expenditures. The formal written warning will include PDC staff’s expectation Volunteers for Issaquah Schools timely and accurately files all future required reports of contributions and expenditures. The Commission will consider the formal written warning in deciding on further Commission action if there are future violations of PDC laws or rules.

Based on guidance regarding current caseload levels the Commission issued at its January 23, 2025 meeting, this matter is being dismissed in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1). Any allegations regarding reporting for calendar year 2024 and the February 2025 special election that are not otherwise addressed are hereby dismissed. However, failure to comply with PDC requirements in the future may lead to enhanced enforcement action.  

Disposition

Case Closed with Written Warning

Date Opened

November 06, 2024

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240

Documents

• PDC Case 161846 Volunteers for Issaquah Schools closed with warning.pdf
• 161846 Volunteers for Issaquah Schools (VIS) Complaint.pdf
• PDC Case 161846 Volunteers for Issaquah Schools response.pdf