Stober, Ty: Alleged Violation of RCW 42.17A.405 for accepting over limit contributions (EY23; AUG23)

Case

#140460

Respondent

Ty Stober

Complainant

Glen Morgan

Description

On August 2, 2023, the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) staff received a complaint alleging that Ty Stober, an incumbent City of Vancouver council member and a candidate for the same position in the 2023 election year, may have violated RCW 42.17A.405 for receiving over-limit contributions for a candidate whose name will only be appearing on the general election ballot.

While the staff’s review found that Ty Stober’s Campaign received and deposited overlimit contributions in violation of RCW 42.17A.405, the Campaign was under the impression that there would be additional opponents by the time they received the initial/first contribution from Mr. Mullen in 2021. Additionally, Mr. Stober’s Campaign took responsibility and promptly refunded the overlimit contribution and amended the pertinent report(s) as soon as this complaint was brought to its attention.

However, pursuant to WAC 390-37-060(1)(d), staff issued a formal written warning to Ty Stober concerning his failure to adhere to the statutory contribution limits delineated in RCW 42.17A.405. The formal written warning will include the staff’s expectation that Ty Stober will adhere to the statutory contribution limits in all future campaigns. Additionally, Mr. Stober was informed the Commission would consider the formal written warning issued by staff in deciding on further Commission action if there are future violations of PDC laws and rules.

Disposition

Case Closed with Written Warning

Date Opened

August 03, 2023

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.405