Jon Mutchler: Alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.235 & .240 for failure to timely and accurately disclose expenditures on reports (EY24 OCT24)

Case

#161568

Respondent

Jon Mutchler

Complainant

Conner Edwards

Description

The Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) completed its review of the complaint filed by Conner Edwards on October 30, 2024. 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 

  • The Respondent filed the 7-day pre-general C-4 Report two days late, but was otherwise substantially compliant. 
  • The Respondent does not have previous warnings/violations of PDC requirements.

Summary and Resolution

Having reviewed the complaint and the supporting evidence, PDC staff has determined that the committee 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) due to current caseloads. 

 Any allegations regarding reporting by you for calendar year 2024 that are not otherwise addressed are also hereby dismissed.

PDC staff advise you to amend your 2024 reports to provide required expenditure detail, which includes run dates for political advertising. You also are required to comply with all PDC requirements in the future. Failure to do so could lead to further enforcement action

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

 

Disposition

Dismissed by Executive Director

Date Opened

October 31, 2024

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240

Documents

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