Romero, Joseph: Alleged Violations of RCW 42.17A.235 & .240 for failure to timely & accurately disclose contributions & expenditures on reports (C-3 & C-4 reports) (EY23, Oct23)

Case

#144694

Respondent

Joseph Romero

Complainant

Conner Edwards

Description

The Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) completed its review of the complaints filed by Conner Edwards on October 27, 2023 and November 1, 2023. The complaints alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.235 and .240 for failure to timely and accurately report contributions and expenditures.

Applicable Laws and Rules

• RCW 42.17A.235 describes the required filing deadlines for disclosure of campaign finance activities including monetary contributions.

• RCW 42.17A.240 requires committees to file accurate campaign finance reports with the Public Disclosure Commission.

Background and Findings

• Joseph Romero was a full reporting candidate for School Director for Puyallup School District in election year 2023.
• The Respondent failed to timely file their 21 day and 7 day pre-general C-4 report
• The Respondent filed their C-4 report covering the 21 day and 7 day pre-general period as well as the post general C-4 on November 19, 2023.
• This C-4 report disclosed $3,507.14 that was filed late.
• The Respondent does not have prior violations of RCW 42.17A.235 and RCW 42.17A.240.

Summary and Resolution

Pursuant to WAC 390-37-060(1)(d), however, you are receiving a formal written warning concerning failure to timely disclosure of all contribution and expenditures. The formal written warning will include staff’s expectation that you timely file 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.

Any allegations regarding reporting by you for election year 2023 that are not otherwise addressed are hereby dismissed.

Based on this information, the PDC has dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1).
 

Disposition

Case Closed with Written Warning

Date Opened

November 06, 2023

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240

Documents

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