The Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) completed its review of the complaint filed by Conner Edwards on February 15, 2024. The complaint alleged violations of RC 42.17A.235 and .240 for failure to timely and accurately disclose contributions and expenditures during the 2023 election.
The Respondent has run for public office once before also acting as his own treasurer and, in that instance, selecting the “Mini Reporting” option. It appears that the late and inaccurate 2023 campaign reporting was attributable in part to the Respondent’s limited experience with the PDC’s electronic filing system and general lack of knowledge regarding reporting requirements. Staff found no evidence that the errors or late reporting was done purposely to conceal information regarding his 2023 campaign from the public. Staff noted that when the Respondent ran again for office in 2025, he employed the services of a paid treasurer rather than serving in the role himself.
The Respondent completed a Statement of Understanding (SOU) in accordance with WAC 390-37-143 (Brief Enforcement Penalty Schedule), acknowledging violations of RCW 42.17A.235 and RCW 42.17A.240 for failing to timely file C-3 and C-4 reports during the 2023 primary election to resolve the allegations listed in this case.
Based on this information, the PDC has dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 29B.60.020(1).
