The Fighting 43rd and Shaun Scott: Alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240, WAC 390-16-042, WAC 390-16-205, and WAC 390-16-043; RCW 42.17A.320 and WAC 390-18-010; and RCW 42.17A.445 and WAC 390-16-238 (EY24 JUN 24)

Case

#155771

Respondent

Shaun Scott

Complainant

Conner Edwards

Description

The Commission heard the case against the Respondent on July 24. 2025.  The hearing concerned allegations that the Respondent violated RCW 42.17A.235 and .240, and WAC 390-16-042, WAC 390-16-205, and WAC 390-16-043 by reporting incomplete or inaccurate information on pre-primary Cash Receipts, Monetary Contribution (C-3) and receipts and Expenditure Summary (C-4) reports and failing to timely file mandatory 21-day, 7- day, and post-primary C-4 reports; failing to timely file mandatory 21-day and 7-day pre-general reports; failing to timely and accurately report debt and receipt of contributions; and by failing to provide campaign books of account for inspection. It was further alleged that during election year 2024, the Committee 
violated RCW 42.17A.320 and WAC 390-18-010 by failing to include complete sponsor identification on political advertisements; failing to conform to formatting requirements; and using an assumed name for the sponsor identification.  As to Mr. Scott personally, he is alleged to have violated RCW 42.17A.445 and WAC 390-16-238 by expending campaign funds for impermissible personal use.

The parties jointly submitted a signed Stipulation as to Facts and Violations, (Stipulation). Ms. Giles-Klein presented the Stipulation, reviewed the aggravating and mitigating factors, summarized the facts and asked the Commission to accept the Stipulation. Mr. Scott was available for questions and confirmed the information provided by Ms. Giles-Klein. The Respondent took responsibility and asked the Commission to accept the Stipulation. The Commission voted 4-0 to accept the Stipulation as submitted.

Based upon the stipulated Findings of Fact and the Commission’s Conclusions of Law, the Commission accepts the agreed Stipulation of the parties as to Facts and Violations. After review of the mitigating and aggravating factors and consideration of the arguments and exhibits presented at hearing, the Commission assesses an aggregate civil penalty on Respondent TheFighting 43rd of $10,000 with $5,000 suspended.  In addition, the Commission assesses a civil penalty on Respondent Shaun Scott of $1,000 with $500 suspended.

Disposition

Violation Found by Commission

Date Opened

June 25, 2024

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240, RCW 42.17A.320, RCW 42.17A.445, WAC 390-16-042, WAC 390-16-043, WAC 390-16-205 , WAC 390-16-238, WAC 390-18-010

Documents

• 155771 Shaun Scott Complaint.pdf
• 155771 Scott_Shaun Response.pdf
• 155771 Scott_Shaun Complaint(2).pdf
• 155771 Shaun Scott Complaint (3).pdf
• 155771 Scott_Shaun Response (2).pdf
• 155771 Scott_Shaun Initial Hearing Results Letters (Scott).pdf
• 155771 Shaun Scott Complaint (4).pdf
• 155771 Scott_Shaun Additional Response for Complaints 1_2_3.pdf
• 155771 Shaun Scott Complaint (5).pdf
• 155771 Shaun Scott Complaint (7).pdf
• 155771 Shaun Scott Complaint (6).pdf
• _155771 Shaun Scott Amended ROI.pdf
• _155771 Shaun Scott Amended Hearing Notice.pdf
• PDC Case 155771 Shaun Scott ROI - Exhibit 1.pdf
• PDC Case 155771 Shaun Scott ROI - Exhibit 2.pdf
• PDC Case 155771 Shaun Scott ROI - Exhibit 3.pdf
• PDC Case 155771 Shaun Scott ROI - Exhibit 4.pdf
• PDC Case 155771 Shaun Scott ROI - Exhibit 5.pdf
• PDC Case 155771 Shaun Scott ROI - Exhibit 6.pdf
• PDC Case 155771 Shaun Scott ROI - Exhibit 7.pdf
• PDC Case 155771 Shaun Scott ROI - Exhibit 8.pdf
• PDC Case 155771 Shaun Scott ROI - Exhibit 9.pdf
• PDC Case 155771 Shaun Scott ROI - Exhibit 10.pdf
• PDC Case 155771 Shaun Scott ROI - Exhibit 11.pdf
• 155771 Shaun Scott Stipulation.pdf
• 155771 Shaun Scott Final Order.pdf

Penalties