Christian McLachlan

McLachlan, Christian: Alleged violations of Chapter 42.17A RCW for failure to file Candidate Registration and Personal Financial Affairs Statement (EY 20; July 20)

Case Details

Case Number

73589

Respondent

Christian McLachlan

Complainant

Glen Morgan

Date Opened

July 10, 2020

Case Status

Case Closed with Reminder

PDC staff dismissed for no violation, but reminded the respondent of the applicable law and to exercise caution in the future.

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Area(s) of Law*

  • RCW 29B.25.020/42.17A.205
  • RCW 29B.25.040/42.17A.210
  • RCW 29B.25.050/42.17A.215
  • RCW 29B.25.090/42.17A.235
  • RCW 29B.55.010/42.17A.700
  • RCW 29B.55.030/42.17A.710

*On January 1, 2026, RCW 42.17A was recodified to RCW 29B

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Description

On July 10, 2020, the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) received a complaint alleging that Christian McLachlan, a 2020 first-time candidate for State Representative in the 6th Legislative District, Position 2, may have violated RCW.24.17A.700 for failure to timely file a Personal Financial Statement Report (F-1) and RCW 42.17A.205 for failure to timely file a Candidate Registration (C-1) report. 

PDC staff reviewed the applicable statute(s), rules(s), and the reporting requirements related to the annual Personal Financial Affairs Statement and Candidate Registration. 

Staff found Mr. McLachlan failed to timely file a Personal Statement of Financial Affairs (F-1) report that was due no later than April 1, 2020. Staff also found that Mr. McLachlan failed to file a Candidate Registration report timely. 

Staff issued a reminder letter since Mr. McLachlan has no prior PDC violations and dismissed the matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1). 

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Penalties

None