Linda Oosterman

Oosterman, Linda (9): Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.555 by using public facilities to assist an election campaign. (EY '18 ) (Jul '19)

Case Details

Case Number

54859

Respondent

Linda Oosterman

Complainant

Andrew Saturn

Date Opened

July 14, 2019

Case Status

Case Closed with No Evidence of Violations

PDC staff found no evidence of violation.

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Area(s) of Law*

  • RCW 29B.45.010/42.17A.555

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

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Description

The Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) completed its review of the complaint filed July 13, 2019 alleging Linda Oosterman violated RCW 42.17A.555 by using agency facilities to assist her 2018 campaign for Thurston County Public Utilities District Commissioner, specifically using official photos and video from a training event on her campaign Facebook page. 

In response to the complaint, Oosterman stated the photos and video were taken and posted to her Facebook page with her personal cell phone, not with public-agency owned equipment or facilities.  

Based on these findings staff has determined, in this instance, the alleged use of public facilities does not amount to a violation warranting further investigation. The PDC finds that no further action is warranted and has dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1).  

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