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Carlson, Matthew: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.320, .235 & .240 by failing to list party preference on campaign yard signs & social media, and timely & accurately report contributions & expenditures. (EY '22; Jun '22)
Case
#109485
Respondent
Matthew Carlson
Complainant
Juan Garcia
Description
The complaint alleged Matthew Carlson, a 2022 candidate for Adams County Sheriff, violated RCW 42.17A.320 by failing to list party preference for a partisan office on campaign yard signs and social media. In review of Carlson’s PDC filings, PDC staff added an alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.235 and .240 for failure to timely and accurately report contributions and expenditures.
PDC staff has determined that in this instance, the failure to list party preference for a partisan office on campaign yard signs and social media does not amount to a finding of a violation that warrants further investigation.
However, pursuant to WAC 390-37-060(1)(d), Matthew Carlson will receive a formal written warning concerning the failure to comply with PDC requirements as noted in this letter.
The formal written warning will include staff’s expectation Matthew Carlson follow PDC regulations on including party preference for a partisan office on political advertising.
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 finds that no further action is warranted and has dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1).
Disposition
Case Closed with Written Warning
Date Opened
June 16, 2022
Areas of Law
RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240, RCW 42.17A.320
Documents
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