Washington State Public Disclosure Commission
711 Capitol Way, Room 206 
Olympia, Washington 98504

Note that this agenda is subject to change. Please check the ** PDC website ** for the current version.

The Public Disclosure Commission Meeting will be streamed live on TVW at WAPDC.08.24.23

Commission members and PDC staff may attend in person or remotely.

Public Comment period is at 9:30 a.m. To provide public comment remotely during the comment period please email pdc@pdc.wa.gov prior to the start of the meeting to register and obtain information on how to participate.

Public comments can be submitted online at: SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT

Note: To ensure timely distribution, please submit materials related to the public comment portion by Tuesday 08.22.23, by 5 P.M. to allow time for the Commission and staff to review.

All times shown for consideration of agenda items (other than the time of convening) are approximate and may vary, depending on the amount of discussion required for each.

9:30 AM Chair Opening Comments and Public Comment Period
9:40 AM Consideration and Possible Approval of Meeting Minutes
  • July 27, 2023, Regular Meeting
9:45 AM Budget Update
  • Review and potential approval of Agency Budget
10:00 AM Rulemaking
10:10 AM Enforcement

Presented by Tabitha Townsend, Compliance Coordinator

  • PDC case 138708 Smith, Adam; A 2023 Candidate for City Council Member for City of Spokane Valley. PDC staff is alleging that Smith violated RCW 42.17A.205 and RCW 42.17A.700 by failing to file a Candidate Registration (C-1 report) and Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1 report), due within two weeks of becoming a candidate or no later than June 2, 2023.

Presented by Jordan Campbell, Compliance Coordinator

  • PDC case 139594 Mister, Charles Jr.; A 2023 Candidate for School Director for Everett School District 002. PDC staff is alleging that Charles Mister Jr violated RCW 42.17A.205 by failing to file a Candidate Registration (C-1 report), due within two weeks of becoming a candidate or no later than June 2, 2023.

Presented by Tabitha Townsend, Compliance Coordinator

  • PDC case 140324 Kraft, Dustin; An Elected Official and 2023 Candidate for Fire Commissioner for the Clallam Fire Protection District 01. PDC staff is alleging that Kraft violated RCW 42.17A.700 by failing to file a Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1 report), due no later than April 17, 2023, disclosing personal financial information for calendar year 2022.
10:40 AM Request for Reporting Modification
10:50 AM Enforcement Update
  • Enforcement Report – Categorization and Status of Open Complaints
11:00 AM Legislative Update
  • Discussion of Legislative Priorities
11:30 AM Management Team Updates
  • Executive Director Update | Peter Frey Lavallee, Executive Director
  • Deputy Director Update | Kim Bradford, Deputy Director
  • Customer Service and Filer Assistance Update | Kendra Hodgson, Customer Service and Outreach Director
  • Information Technology Update | James Gutholm, Chief Information Officer
11:40 AM Request for Review of Initial Order
  • PDC Case 138704 Steven Kovach – At the July 20, 2023, Brief Adjudicative Proceeding (BAP Hearing), Mr. Kovach was found in violation of RCW 42.17A.205 and RCW 42.17A.700 for failure to file the Campaign Registration (C-1 report) and the Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1 report) within two weeks of becoming a candidate or no later than June 2, 2023. Mr. Kovach was assessed a penalty of $500, with $300 suspended, which he now asks the Commission to review.
11:50 AM Break/Executive Session

Discussion of matters allowed in executive session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110, including but not limited to, discussion of enforcement matters and pending and potential litigation with legal counsel, and review of performance of public employees. Possible action regarding pending litigation, or other matters properly discussed during executive session, will be taken following the executive session.  

1:00 PM Adjourn
Meeting Summary

Meeting highlights

Meeting Minutes