Richard Hole: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.235, and .240 for failure to timely and accurately report contributions and expenditures. (EY24 DEC24)

Case

#165349

Respondent

Richard Hole

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 report contributions and expenditures.
Applicable Laws and Rules

• RCW 42.17A.235 describes the required filing deadlines for disclosure of campaign finance activities including monetary contributions.

• RCW 42.17A.240 requires committees to file accurate campaign finance reports with the Public Disclosure Commission.

Background and Findings

• Richard D Hole Jr. (the Respondent) was a candidate for Grays Harbor County Commissioner in the 2024 election.
• The Respondent filed their post-general C-4 report that was due December 10, 2024, on December 11, 2024, and as such was 1 day late.
• Additionally, the Respondent failed to provide complete expenditure descriptions.

Summary and Resolution

Having reviewed the complaint and the supporting evidence, PDC staff has determined that there is evidence of a violation of RCW 42.17A. Based on the guidance provided to PDC staff by the Commission at the January 23, 2025, Commission meeting, this matter is being dismissed in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1).

You are encouraged to bring your reporting into full compliance, particularly regarding political advertising expenditures for which reporting should include information about the quantities, run dates and which campaigns were supported or opposed.  

Any allegations regarding reporting by you for calendar year 2024 that are not otherwise addressed are hereby dismissed. You are required to comply with all PDC requirements in the future, and failure to do so could lead to enforcement action. 
 

Disposition

Dismissed by Executive Director

Date Opened

January 15, 2025

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240

Documents

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