Vote Yes Parks Longview: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.205, .235, .240 & .255 by failing to register and report as a political committee or report an independent expenditure. (EY '23; Oct '23)

Case

#143483

Respondent

Vote Yes Parks Longview

Complainant

Charles Robert Wallace

Description

This case alleged a violation of RCW 42.17A.205, .235, .240 & .255 by failing to register and report as a political committee or report an independent expenditure. 

PDC staff reviewed the allegations and evidence submitted; the applicable statutes, rules, and reporting requirements; the responses provided by Vote Yes Parks Longview (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 the attached findings, staff has determined that, in this instance, failure to timely register as a political committee and report in-kind contributions does not amount to a violation that warrants further investigation.

Pursuant to WAC 390-37-060(1)(d), however, Vote Yes Parks Longview received a formal written warning concerning its failure to timely register and disclosure in-kind contributions and expenditures. The formal written warning included staff’s expectation that Vote Yes Parks Longview timely file all future required reports. 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

October 17, 2023

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.205, RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240, RCW 42.17A.255

Documents

• 143483 Vote Yes Parks Response.pdf
• 143483 Vote Yes Parks Longview Warning Letter.pdf
• 143483 Vote Yes Parks Complaint.pdf