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Let’s Go Washington (Sponsored by Brian Heywood): A 2022/2023 PAC allegedly violated RCW 42.17A.235 & .240 by failing to accurately file C-4 reports disclosing in-kind contribution details for the expenditures made & which initiatives were supported
Case
#140213
Respondent
Let's Go Washington (Sponsored by Brian Heywood)
Complainant
Abigail Lawlor
Description
Allegation One: alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.235 and .240 by failing to accurately file C-4 reports disclosing in-kind contribution details for the expenditures made, and which initiatives were supported
Allegation Two: alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.435 by failing to properly disclose the identity of a vendor for some of the in-kind contributions received from Brian Heywood.
A supplemental complaint was filed on October 17, 2023, against Let's Go Washington (Sponsored by Brian Heywood) filed by SEIU 775, Civic Ventures, Washington Conservation Action, and Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates. In addition, a supplemental complaint was filed 8/15/2024.
Disposition
Violation Found by Commission
Date Opened
July 27, 2023
Areas of Law
RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240, WAC 390-16-037, WAC 390-16-043, WAC 390-16-205
Documents
- 140213 Initial Hearing Results - Complainant.pdf
- 140213 Initial Hearing Results Respondent.pdf
- 140213 Complaint 3.pdf
- 140213 Response to Complaint 3.pdf
- Lets Go WA ROI (PDC Case 140213) FINAL.pdf
- 140213 Complaint 1 (7-19-23).pdf
- 140213 Response to Complaint 1 (8-2-23).pdf
- 140213 Complaint 1 8-24-23 Ltr Re Response to Complaint 1.pdf
- 140213 Response to Complainant's 8-24-23 Letter.pdf
- 140213 Complaint 2 (10-17-23).pdf
- 140213 Response to Complaint 2 (11-2-23).pdf
- 140213 Enforcement Hearing Notice FINAL.pdf
- 140213 Notice of Administrative Charges FINAL.pdf
- Combined Report of Investigation & Exhibits.pdf
- Final_Order-LGW-140213 - signed.pdf
Penalties
Total penalties: $20,000
Balance Due: $0
Let's Go Washington (Sponsored by Brian Heywood)
Penalty
$20,000
(Vio .235 & .240 & supp. regs.)
Suspended
$10,000
(Within 30 days, pay non susp amount and report Sub vendor information or state there were no subvendors; Remain in compliance for 4 years.)
Payments
$10,000
on 11/06/2024
(PAID - PENALTY)
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