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.

COVID 19 update: The Public Disclosure Commission Meeting will be streamed live on TVW at WAPDC.10.27.22

Public comment can be submitted online at: SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT

Public Comment period is at 9:30 a.m. To provide public comment remotely during comment period please call 1-360-522-0670 or email pdc@pdc.wa.gov prior to the start of the meeting to obtain information on how to participate.

Note: To ensure timely distribution, please submit materials related to the public comment portion by Tuesday 10.25.22, by 5 P.M. to allow time for the Commission and staff for 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

Submitted Comment(s)

9:40 AM Consideration and Possible Approval of Meeting Minutes
  • September 22, 2022
9:50 AM Budget Update
10:00 AM Petitions for Declaratory Order, Rule Amendment, and Conversion of Interpretive Statement into Rule
10:45 AM Rulemaking and Legislative Update
11:00 AM Enforcement Hearing
  • PDC Case 110572, Theo Leonard, involving alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.700 by failing to file the required Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1 report) with the PDC that was due to be filed by April 15, 2022.
11:30 AM Management Team Updates
  • Executive Director Update | Peter Frey Lavallee, Executive Director
    • Strategic Plan Update 
  • Deputy Director Update | Kim Bradford, Deputy Director
  • Customer Service and Filer Assistance Update| Kendra Hodgson, Customer Service and Outreach Director
  • IT Activity Report | James Gutholm, Chief Information Officer
11:50 AM Enforcement Updates
  • Enforcement Report – Categorization and Status of Open Complaints
12:00 PM 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 Enforcement Hearing

F-1 Enforcement

  • PDC Case 110504 Joshua Coleman, Former Park & Recreation Commissioner for the South Whidbey Park & Recreation District. PDC staff is alleging that the Respondent violated RCW 42.17A.700 by failing to file a Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1 report), due no later than April 15, 2022, disclosing financial information for calendar year 2021. 
  • PDC Case 110555 Robert Pruneda, Park & Recreation Commissioner for the Adams County Park & Recreation District 1. PDC staff is alleging that the Respondent violated RCW 42.17A.700 by failing to file a Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1 report), due no later than April 15, 2022, disclosing financial information for calendar year 2021.  
  • PDC Case 112528 Faaluaina Pritchard, Regent/Trustee for Clover Park Technical College. PDC staff is alleging that the Respondent violated RCW 42.17A.700 by failing to file a Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1 report), due no later than April 15, 2022, disclosing financial information for calendar year 2021.  
  • PDC Case 112529 Carrie Youngblood, Hospital Commissioner for the Kittitas Hospital District 2. PDC staff is alleging that the Respondent violated RCW 42.17A.700 by failing to file a Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1 report), due no later than April 15, 2022, disclosing financial information for calendar year 2021.  
  • PDC Case 110451 Brandon Patching, School Director for the Winlock School District 232. PDC staff is alleging that the Respondent violated RCW 42.17A.700 by failing to file a Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1 report), due no later than April 15, 2022, disclosing financial information for calendar year 2021.  
  • PDC Case 110505 Judy Williams, Former City Council Member for the City of Stanwood. PDC staff is alleging that the Respondent violated RCW 42.17A.700 by failing to file a Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1 report), due no later than April 15, 2022, disclosing financial information for calendar year 2021.  
  • PDC Case 110509, Kate McDougall, PDC staff is alleging that the Respondent violated RCW 42.17A.700 by failing to file a Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1 report), due no later than April 15, 2022, disclosing financial information for calendar year 2021.  
  • PDC Case 110582 Kurt Shawn Merz, School Director for the Wahkiakum School District 200. PDC staff is alleging that the Respondent violated RCW 42.17A.700 by failing to file a Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1 report), due no later than April 15, 2022, disclosing financial information for calendar year 2021. 
2:00 PM Enforcement (Reconsideration)
  • PDC Case 109561 Mike Nykreim, - At the July 1, 2022 Brief Adjudicative Proceeding (BAP Hearing). Mr. Nykreim was found in violation of RCW 42.17A.205 for failure to file the C-1 report that was due within two weeks of becoming a candidate. Mr. Nykreim was assessed a penalty of $250, with $125 suspended, which he now asks the Commission to reconsider.
2:15 PM Enforcement (Review)
  • PDC Case 110495 Gerald (Jerry) Crossler, - At the September 1, 2022 Brief Adjudicative Proceeding (BAP Hearing). Mr. Crossler was found in violation of RCW 42.17A.700 for failure to file the annual F-1 report covering calendar year 2021 that was due no later than April 15, 2022. Mr. Crossler was assessed a penalty of $500, with $250 suspended, which he now asks the Commission to reconsider.
2:30 PM Reporting Modification Request
2:45 PM Adjourn

The Commission may deliberate in closed session on any enforcement matter on this agenda, or any matters listed in RCW 42.30.140.

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