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.9.22.22

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 the 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, September 20, 2022 at 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

Public Comment Submitted:

9:40 AM Consideration and Possible Approval of Meeting Minutes
  • August 25, 2022
9:50 AM Budget Update
10:00 AM Declaratory Order Petition
  • Discussion and possible action on petition
10:10 AM Legislative Update
10:30 AM Enforcement Hearing

F-1 Enforcement

  • PDC Case 109820 Pamela A. Martin, Water & Sewer Commissioner for Coal Creek Utility 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 109821 Natalie Marx, former County Treasurer for Douglas County. 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 109824 Mike Slobojan, Park & Recreation Commissioner for East County 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 110526 John R. Martin, former Hospital Commissioner for Grant County Hospital District 4. 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 110540 Nathaniel McMillion, former Regent/Trustee for Central Washington University. 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 110550 Ray Wardenaar, former Fire Commissioner for Grant Fire Protection District 10. 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.  
11:15 AM Enforcement Reconsideration
  • PDC Case 64863 PayQwick, a lobbyist employer. At a February 28, 2020 Brief Enforcement Hearing, PayQwick was found in violation of RCW 42.17A.630 for failure to file an annual L-3 report disclosing lobbying activities for 2018 that was due no later than February 28, 2019 and assessed a $250 civil penalty, which PayQwick now requests the Commission reconsider. 
11:30 AM Enforcement Updates
  • Enforcement Report – Categorization and Status of Open Complaints
11:45 AM Findings and Recommendations from Study Analyzing Disclosures by Online Platforms Hosting Political Advertising | Mihir Kshirsagar, Center for Information Technology Policy, Princeton University
  • Findings and Recommendations from Study Analyzing Disclosures by Online Platforms Hosting Political Advertising
12:00 PM Management 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
12:15 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.

1:15 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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