Christy Watts

Watts, Christy: Alleged Violation of RCW 42.17A.235, .265, .205, .220, 320, .255 for failure to timely and accurately disclose contributions, expenditures, books of account, committee registration, and sponsor ID. (APR 2018)

Case Details

Case Number

34560

Respondent

Christy Watts

Complainant

Glen Morgan

Date Opened

April 11, 2018

Case Status

Case Closed with Written Warning

PDC staff found evidence of minor violation and warned respondent.

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Area(s) of Law*

  • RCW 29B.25.020/42.17A.205
  • RCW 29B.25.060/42.17A.220
  • RCW 29B.25.090/42.17A.235
  • RCW 29B.25.120/42.17A.255
  • RCW 29B.25.140/42.17A.265
  • RCW 29B.40.080/42.17A.425
  • WAC 390-17-320

*On January 1, 2026, RCW 42.17A was recodified to RCW 29B

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Description

The complaint alleged Watts violated RCW 42.17A.235 and .240 by failing to timely file complete and accurate Monetary Contribution reports (C-3 reports) and Summary Full Campaign Contributions and Expenditure reports (C-4 reports).

Christy Watts (1) was a first-time candidate; and (2) was defeated in the Nov. 7, 2017 general election and (3) acknowledged a violation when she requested a change from mini to full reporting. Staff has determined that in this instance, failure to timely file reports of contributions and expenditures does not amount to a material violation warranting further investigation.

Pursuant to WAC to WAC 390-37-060(1), Christy Watts will receive a formal written warning concerning the failure to comply with the reporting requirements and to timely and accurately file C-3 and C-4 reports disclosing contributions and expenditures activities in accordance with RCW 42.17A.235 and .240.  PDC staff has the expectation that Watts will timely file complete and accurate reports in any future years as a candidate in accordance with PDC laws and rules.

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Penalties

None