Owen Blauman: Alleged Violations of RCW 42.17A.205 and .700 for failure to Register Campaign (C-1 report) and failure to disclose Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1 report) within two weeks of becoming a candidate for EY25 (GE25)

Case

#173079

Respondent

Owen Blauman

Complainant

PDC Staff

Description

PDC staff have reviewed this matter and found the following:

Owen Blauman completed a Statement of Understanding (SOU) and returned the completed SOU with completed reports on June 16, 2025, and paid a $200 civil penalty in accordance with WAC 390-37-143 (Brief Enforcement Penalty Schedule), acknowledging violations of RCW 42.17A.205 and RCW 42.17A.700 for failure to timely file Candidate Registration (C-1 report) and Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1 report), that were due within two weeks of becoming a candidate or no later than May 23, 2025. The $200 penalty assessed resolves the allegations listed in your complaint. 

Based on this information, the PDC finds that no further action is warranted and has dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1)(a). The PDC will not conduct a more formal investigation into these allegations or take further enforcement action in this matter.  

Disposition

Resolved through Statement of Understanding (SOU)

Date Opened

May 28, 2025

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.205, RCW 42.17A.700

Documents

• SOU - 173079 - Owen Blauman.pdf

Penalties