Officials of King County Fire Protection District 16

Officials of King County Fire Protection District 16: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.555 by using public office/agency facilities to promote a ballot proposition. (EY 21; Apr '21)

Case Details

Case Number

89263

Respondent

Officials of King County Fire Protection District 16

Complainant

Jeremy Jamerson and Richard Verlinda

Date Opened

April 07, 2021

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.45.010/42.17A.555

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

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Description

The complaints allege King County Fire Protection District 16 officials violated RCW 42.17A.555 by using public office or agency facilities to promote a ballot proposition, specifically supporting the merger of King County Fire Protection District No. 16 on the April 27, 2021 ballot. 

PDC staff has determined, in this instance, the alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.555 by using public office or agency facilities to promote or oppose ballot propositions does not amount to a violation warranting further investigation.

PDC staff is reminding King County Fire Protection District 16 officials when publishing election related information about a ballot proposition to the media, the information be in accordance with the statutes, rules and PDC Interpretation No. 04-02.

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

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