Matthew Adams

Adams, Matthew: Alleged Violation of RCW 42.17A.205, .700 for failure to timely register as a candidate (C-1) and failure to timely file Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1) (EY21, Feb21)

Case Details

Case Number

86016

Respondent

Matthew Adams

Complainant

Johanna Baxter

Date Opened

February 20, 2021

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.25.020/42.17A.205
  • RCW 29B.55.010/42.17A.700

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

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Description

The complaint alleged Matthew Adams violated RCW 42.17A.205 and .700 by failing to timely register as a candidate (C-1) and file a Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1). PDC staff reviewed the allegations, evidence you provided, applicable statutes and rules and the response provided by Matthew Adams to determine whether the record supports a finding of one or more violations. 

In response to the evidence provided in the complaint, Adams stated “I am a concerned citizen who loves his city. The hosts of The Outlaw Radio Network, posted that information and it is not correct. I have no interest in running for public office, as I stated on the show that night.” 

There is no evidence Adams raised or spent any funds for a campaign or authorized any other person to raise or spend money towards a campaign. 

Staff has determined, in this instance, the alleged violations ofRCW 42.17A.205 and .700 for failing to timely register as a candidate (C-1) and file a Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1)do not amount to a violation warranting further investigation. 

Based on this information, 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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Penalties

None