Mike Backman (2): Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.235 & .240 for failure to timely and accurately report contributions and expenditures (EY24 NOV24)

Case

#163677

Respondent

Mike Backman (Mike Backman)

Complainant

Conner Edwards

Description

The Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) completed its review of the complaint filed by Conner Edwards on December 11, 2024. The complaint alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.235 and .240 for failure to timely and accurately file a Summary Full Campaign Contribution and Expenditure report (C-4 report), disclosing contributions and expenditures undertaken by the Campaign.

Mike Backman completed a Statement of Understanding (SOU) in accordance with WAC 390-37-143 (Brief Enforcement Penalty Schedule), acknowledging a violation of RCW 42.17A.235 and RCW 42.17A.240 for failing to file the Post-General Election C-4 report. The completed SOU resolves the allegations listed in this case.

Having reviewed the complaint and the supporting evidence, PDC staff has determined that the committee appears to have violated RCW 42.17A. 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 the 2024 Mike Backman Campaign that are not otherwise addressed are hereby dismissed.

Based on this information, the PDC has dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1)

Disposition

Resolved through Statement of Understanding (SOU)

Date Opened

December 13, 2024

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240

Documents

• 163677Mike Backman(2) Complaint.pdf
• 163677 Mike Backman (Signed SOU).pdf
• 163677 Mike Backman Dismissal Letter.pdf