The Public Disclosure Commission is considering proposals intended to standardize and simplify the campaign expenditure reporting calendar, with the intention of helping campaigns keep track of deadlines and improving transparency. 

Commission Chair J. Leach is inviting you and other interested parties to a virtual engagement session to discuss the plan at 10:30 a.m. on March 11.  

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.

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.