Ray Clough

Clough, Raymond: Alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.235 & .240 for failure to timely disclose contribution & expenditure activities on C-4 reports in support of their candidacy in 2018. (EY18; Aug22)

Case Details

Case Number

111409

Respondent

Ray Clough

Complainant

Conner Edwards

Date Opened

August 10, 2022

Case Status

Violation Found by Commission

Commission or presiding officer heard case and found violation.

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Area(s) of Law*

  • RCW 29B.25.090/42.17A.235
  • RCW 29B.25.100/42.17A.240

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

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Description

  • Allegation: Violations of RCW 42.17A.235 and .240 for failure to timely disclose contribution & expenditure activities on C-4 reports in support of his candidacy for Klickitat County Commissioner in 2018.
  • An Initial Hearing (Case Review Status) was held on November 1, 2022, and PDC staff opened a formal investigation into this matter.
  • A Brief Adjudicative Proceeding (Brief Enforcement Hearing) was held on April 18, 2023, in which the Presiding Officer found Raymond Clough violated RCW 42.17A.235 and RCW 42.17A.240 by failing to file any C-3 or C-4 reports during the 2018 election cycle as a candidate for County Commissioner  registered under the “Full Reporting” option.
  • The Presiding Officer assessed a total civil penalty of $150, in accordance with the Brief Enforcement penalty schedule set forth in WAC 390-37-143, which is payable within 30 days of the date of the Order. 

Penalties

$150

Total Penalties

$0

Balance Due

Penalty

$150

Payments

  • $150 on 06/05/2023 (PAID - Penalty)