IAFF Local 2694

IAFF Local 2694: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.320 for failure to provide sponsor identification on campaign advertising. (EY25 JUN25)

Case Details

Case Number

174953

Respondent

IAFF Local 2694

Complainant

Morgan Davis

Date Opened

June 28, 2025

Case Status

Case Closed with Written Warning

PDC staff found evidence of minor violation and warned respondent.

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Area(s) of Law*

  • RCW 29B.30.050/42.17A.320

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

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Description

The complaint alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.320 by failing to include proper sponsor identification on political advertising, specifically failure to include sponsor identification on yard signs supporting a ballot proposition.

Based on our findings, staff has determined that, in this instance, any violation that may have occurred was minor and has been cured. After consideration of the circumstances, further proceedings would not serve the purpose of this chapter. Under WAC 390-37-060, the executive director, at any time prior to consideration by the commission, may dismiss a complaint which on its face, or as shown by investigation, provides reason to believe that a violation has occurred, but also shows that the respondent is in substantial compliance with the relevant statutes or rules, or shows that formal enforcement action is not warranted. 

Based on this information, the PDC has dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1).

Pursuant to WAC 390-37-060(1)(d), however, IAFF Local 2694 is receiving a formal written warning concerning including proper sponsor identification on all political advertising. PDC staff expect IAFF Local 2694 to include complete sponsor identification in the future. The Commission will consider this formal written warning in deciding on further Commission action if there are future violations of PDC laws or rules.

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Penalties

None