Brenda Fincher

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 Details

Case Number

1431

Respondent

Brenda Fincher

Complainant

Bailey Stober

Date Opened

November 05, 2015

Case Status

Violation Found by Commission

Commission or presiding officer heard case and found violation.

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Area(s) of Law*

  • RCW 29B.30.050/42.17A.320
  • RCW 29B.25.060/42.17A.220
  • RCW 29B.25.090/42.17A.235

*On January 1, 2026, RCW 42.17A was recodified to RCW 29B

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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.  

Documents

Penalties

$600

Total Penalties

$0

Balance Due

Penalty

$600

Suspended

$500

Payments

  • $100 on 04/26/2016