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Zeman, Spencer: Alleged Violations of RCW 42.17A.405 for accepting over-limit contributions (JUNE '23; EY '23)
Case
#138943
Respondent
Spencer Zeman
Complainant
Glen Morgan
Description
On June 21, 2023, the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) received a complaint alleging that Spencer Zeman, a 2023 first-time candidate for council member, position 2 in the City of Lacey, may have violated RCW 42.17A.405 for receiving over limit contributions for a candidate whose name only appeared in the general ballot.
Staff review found that Spencer Zeman’s Campaign received and deposited overlimit contributions in violation of RCW 42.17A.405. Only two candidates filed to run for city council member, position 2 in the City of Lacey in 2023, so there was no primary election and Mr. Zeman’s name did not appear on the 2023 primary ballot. As such, Mr. Zeman was limited to one $1,000 contribution limit from any one source during the 2023 election year, which should have been attributed to the general only since there was no primary election in 2023.
Based on this determination, pursuant to WAC 390-37-060(1)(d), staff issued a formal written warning to Mr. Zeman for accepting an overlimit contributions in violation of RCW 42.17A.405. Mr. Zeman was informed that the Commission will consider the formal written warning in deciding on further Commission action if there are future violations of PDC laws and rules.
Disposition
Case Closed with Written Warning
Date Opened
June 26, 2023
Areas of Law
RCW 42.17A.405
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