Brian Lott: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.235 and .240 for failure to timely and accurately file mandatory C-4 reports for election year 2023. (OCT23 EY23)

Case

#154802

Respondent

Brian Lott

Complainant

Conner Edwards

Description

The Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) completed its review of the complaint filed by Conner Edwards on December 13, 2023. The complaint alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.235 & .240 for failure to timely and accurately file expenditure reports.

Applicable Laws & Rules

  • RCW 42.17A.235 describes the required filing deadlines for disclosure of campaign finance activities including monetary contributions.
  • RCW 42.17A.240 describes the required contents of campaign finance reports filed with the Public Disclosure Commission. 

Background & Findings 

  • Brian Lott was a candidate for City Council Member in the City of Auburn filing under the Full Reporting option for the 2023 election.
  • The complaint alleged failure to timely file C-4 (expenditure) Reports.
  • The Respondent filed the required reports late.
  • The campaign was primarily self-funded, and the candidate lost the election.
  • The Respondent does not have any previous violations of PDC requirements. 

Summary and Resolution

 Having reviewed the complaint and the supporting evidence, PDC staff has determined that the candidate appears to have violated RCW 42.17A. Based on the guidance provided to PDC staff by the Commission at its January 23, 2025, meeting, this matter is being dismissed in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1) and WAC 390-37-060(1)(d) due to current caseloads.    

Any allegations regarding reporting by you for the 2023 campaign that are not otherwise addressed are also hereby dismissed.   

You are required to comply with all PDC requirements in the future. Failure to do so could lead to further enforcement action.    

 

Disposition

Dismissed by Executive Director

Date Opened

June 06, 2024

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240

Documents

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