Linda Oosterman

The Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) completed its review of the complaint Andrew Saturn filed on July 13, 2019. The complaint alleged that Linda Oosterman (the “Respondent”) may have violated RCW 42.17A.235 & .240 by not timely & accurately reporting in-kind contributions, expenditures & proceeds from a Champagne Brunch held in 2018. Specifically, the complaint alleged that the Respondent failed to 1) report fundraising income (contributions) from the event; 2) report expenditures for the venue and banquet permit; and 3) adequately describe the brunch expenditures reported on the campaign’s August and October, 2018 C-4 reports.

PDC staff reviewed the allegations; the applicable statutes, rules, and reporting requirements; the response provided by the Respondent; and the applicable PDC reports filed by Respondent to determine whether the record supports a finding of one or more violations. 

Based on the findings, staff determined that, in this instance, no evidence supports a finding of a violation warranting further investigation. 

Based on the information, the PDC found that no further action is warranted and dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1).