Lori Zoller: Alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.710, .235 & .240 for failure to provide complete personal financial affairs details on the F-1 report; for failure to timely & accurately disclose contributions & expenditures on reports (EY22 DEC24)

Case

#164057

Respondent

Lori Zoller

Complainant

Jen Carr, Conner Edwards

Description

Due to the Respondent being in the process of a chapter 13 bankruptcy during the reporting periods at issue, there was a misunderstanding of the disclosure requirements by the Respondent under these specific circumstances. Through review with the Respondent’s lawyer, we were able to examine the circumstances and clarify the requirements for them.

Based on our findings, staff has determined that, in this instance, any violation that may have occurred was minor and has been cured. After consideration of the circumstances, further proceedings would not serve the purpose of this chapter. Under WAC 390-37- 060, the executive director, at any time prior to consideration by the commission, may dismiss a complaint which on its face, or as shown by investigation, provides reason to believe that a violation has occurred, but also shows that the respondent is in substantial compliance with the relevant statutes or rules, or shows that formal enforcement action is not warranted. In this instance, the allegations in the complaint do not amount to violations that warrant further investigation.

Pursuant to WAC 390-37-060(1)(d), however, you are receiving a formal written warning concerning failure to provide complete personal financial affairs details on the F-1 report and for failure to timely and accurately disclose contributions and expenditures on reports. PDC staff expects you to timely and accurately file all future required reports. The Commission will consider this 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 has dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1).
 

Disposition

Case Closed with Written Warning

Date Opened

December 20, 2024

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240, RCW 42.17A.710

Documents

• 164057 Lori Zoller Response (2).pdf
• 164057 Lori Zoller response.pdf
• 164057 Lori Zoller Complaint.pdf
• 164057 Lori Zoller Complaint (2).pdf
• 164057 Lori Zoller Warning Letter.pdf