Fincher, Brenda: Alleged violation of: (1) RCW 42.17A.235 by failing to disclose campaign expenditures; (2) RCW 42.17A.220 by failing to timely deposit campaign contributions; and (3) RCW 42.17A.320 by failing to include the sponsor identification.

Case

#1431

Respondent

Brenda Fincher

Complainant

Bailey Stober

Description

The complaint alleged that Brenda Fincher, a first-time candidate seeking the office of Kent City Council member in 2015, failed to (1) timely disclose candidate expenditures made by the campaign; (2) timely deposit campaign contributions dating back to September 1, 2015; and (3) include her sponsor identification on "robocalls" made by her campaign. 

The complaint also alleged that Ms. Fincher included pictures of City of Kent law enforcement and fire department individuals in uniform in political advertisements sponsored by her campaign.  

Disposition

Violation Found by Commission

Date Opened

November 12, 2015

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.220, RCW 42.17A.235

Penalties

Total penalties: $600

Balance Due: $0

Brenda Fincher

Penalty
$600
Suspended
$500
Payments
$100 on 04/26/2016

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