Crowson, Tom: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.555 by using public office/agency facilities to assist an election campaign & promote or oppose a ballot proposition. (EY '22; Sep '22)

Case

#112611

Respondent

Tom Crowson

Complainant

Jonathan Meyer

Description

This case alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.555 by using public office/agency facilities to assist an election campaign & RCW 42.17A.635(4) by using public office/agency facilities to promote an initiative to the Legislature.

PDC staff reviewed the allegations and evidence submitted; the applicable statutes and rules, the responses provided by the Respondent; the verbal testimony of witnesses; and other relevant information to determine whether the record supported a finding of one or more violations.

Based on our attached findings, PDC staff has determined that, in this instance, the evidence is insufficient to support a finding of a violation that warrants further investigation. For the reasons outlined below, the information available does not sufficiently establish that the Respondent engaged in prohibited activities that violate RCW 42.17A.555 and/or .635.

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

September 27, 2022

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.555

Documents

• 112611 Crowson Tom Complaint Return Letter.pdf
• 112611 Crowson Tom Complaint.pdf
• 112611 Crowson Tom Response.pdf