Benton, Donald M.: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.235 & .240 for failure to timely & accurately report expenditures made by campaign for election year 2022. (Sep '22)

Case

#112654

Respondent

Don Benton

Complainant

Marsha Manning

Description

This case alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.235 & .240 for failure to timely & accurately report expenditures made by campaign for election year 2022. 

PDC staff reviewed the allegations and evidence submitted; the applicable statutes, rules, and reporting requirements; the response provided by the Respondent; the applicable PDC reports filed by the Respondent; and other relevant information to determine whether the record supports a finding of one or more violations.

Based on its findings, PDC staff determined that, in this instance, failure to timely and accurately file the reports indicated in the attached Warning Letter does not amount to a violation that warrants further investigation.

Pursuant to WAC 390-37-060(1)(d), however, Don Benton received a formal written warning concerning his failure to timely and accurately report all contributions and expenditures. The formal written warning included PDC staff’s expectation that Don Benton timely files all future required 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 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

September 28, 2022

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240

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