Firefighters for Shoreline Northshore RFA: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.235 & .240 for failure to timely and accurately file expenditure reports. (EY25 JAN25)

Case

#166101

Respondent

Firefighters for Shoreline Northshore RFA

Complainant

Conner Edwards

Description

Based on our findings, staff has determined that, in this instance, any violation that may have occurred was minor and has been cured. After consideration of the circumstances, further proceedings would not serve the purpose 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. The failure to timely and accurately file C-3 and C-4 reports in this instance does not amount to a violation that warrants further investigation.

Pursuant to WAC 390-37-060(1)(d), however, you are receiving a formal written warning concerning failure to timely and accurately disclose all contributions and expenditures. PDC staff expects you to timely and accurately file all the required future 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 this information, the PDC has dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1).

Disposition

Case Closed with Written Warning

Date Opened

January 29, 2025

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240