Renton Firefighters for Yes on Prop 1 Sponsored by Renton Firefighters Union Local 864: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.235 &.240 for failure to timely & accurately report contributions and expenditures. (EY23, MAY24)

Case

#155445

Respondent

Renton Firefighters for Yes on Prop 1 Sponsored by Renton Firefighters Union Local 864

Complainant

Conner Edwards

Description

This case alleged a violation of RCW 42.17A.235 &.240 for failure to timely & accurately report contributions and expenditures.

PDC staff reviewed the allegations and evidence submitted; the applicable statutes, rules, and reporting requirements; the responses provided by Renton Firefighters for Yes on Prop 1 (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 our attached findings, staff has determined that, in this instance, the Respondent’s failure to timely file C-3 and C-4 reports for election year 2023 does not amount to a violation that warrants further investigation.

Pursuant to WAC 390-37-060(1)(d), however, Renton Firefighters for Yes on Prop 1 received a formal written warning concerning their failure to timely and accurately report contributions and expenditures in election year 2023. The formal written warning included PDC staff’s expectation that Renton Firefighters for Yes on Prop 1 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.

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

June 18, 2024

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240