Andrews, Paul: Alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.555 for using public agency facilities to support an election campaign (EY22; May,22)

Case

#108751

Respondent

Paul Andrews, Kitsap County Auditor

Complainant

Robert Parker

Description

The complaint alleged Paul Andrews violated RCW 42.17A.555 by using public agency facilities to support an election campaign, specifically for listing the Kitsap County Auditor’s address as a campaign address on a declaration of candidacy.

PDC staff contacted the Kitsap County Auditor’s office and received information from Chief Deputy Auditor Daryl D Daugs II, who told the PDC an Auditor’s office staff member mistakenly entered the office address for candidates who they believed were eligible for the state’s address confidentiality program.

The Kitsap County Auditor’s office has now corrected any candidate information mistakenly listed with the Auditor’s office address.

PDC staff has determined, in this instance, the alleged violation of 42.17A.555 does not amount to a violation warranting further investigation.

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).

Disposition

Case Closed with No Evidence of Violations

Date Opened

May 25, 2022

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.555