Commission meeting highlights: January 2023

Commission highlights: January 2023

The Commission found Lynnwood City Council Member Joshua Binda in violation of campaign finance law for improperly using $2,742 in 2021 campaign funds for personal expenses. Binda was also found in violation for filing a final campaign report 280 days late.

The Commission imposed a fine of $1,000, with $500 suspended provided there are no further violations for four years and the fine is paid on time.

Import contacts in ORCA

ORCA has a new import contact function that is easier and more straightforward for campaigns to use. 

To import contacts to a new year or campaign, open the previous year's campaign and select search contacts. Scroll to the bottom of the contact list and select the export to CSV function.  Export the list to a CSV and save it in your computer.

Compliance training

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

Know when and how to register a campaign,

File accurate and timely campaign disclosure reports,

Understand who can contribute and which contributors have limits,

Know what to include in a political advertisement, and

Compliance training

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

Know when and how to register a campaign,

File accurate and timely campaign disclosure reports,

Understand who can contribute and which contributors have limits,

Know what to include in a political advertisement, and

Compliance training

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

Know when and how to register a campaign,

File accurate and timely campaign disclosure reports,

Understand who can contribute and which contributors have limits,

Know what to include in a political advertisement, and