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Kent School District Officials: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.555 for misuse of public resources or facilities for the purpose of supporting or opposing a ballot measure. (EY23, SEPT23)
Case
#142420
Respondent
Kent School District Officials
Complainant
Joseph Riley, Allison Riley, Justus Phelps
Description
On September 10, 14 and December 11, 2023, the Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) received complaints from three separate complainants alleging that Kent School District officials, may have violated, RCW 42.17A.555 by using/authorizing the use of Kent School District resources/facilities to promote a ballot proposition.
PDC staff reviewed the allegation(s) contained in the complaints, including the evidence submitted with the complaints and determined that Kent School District officials violated RCW 42.17A.555 by indirectly promoting a ballot proposition in the 2023 election year and resolved the case through a statement of understanding (SOU).
Based on the above determination and the fact that the school district officials signed a SOU and paid a $300 civil penalty, the PDC staff dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1).
Disposition
Resolved through Statement of Understanding
Date Opened
September 18, 2023
Areas of Law
RCW 42.17A.555
Documents
- 142420 Kent School District Complaint Response.pdf
- 142420 Initial Hearing (Case Status Review) Notice - Kent School District Officials.pdf
- 142420 Kent SD Officials Complaint1.pdf
- 142420 Kent SD Officials Complaint2.pdf
- 142420 Kent SD Officials Complaint3.pdf
- 142420 Kent SD Officials Complaint4.pdf
- 142420 Kent SD Officials Complaint5.pdf
- 142420 Kent SD_signed Statement of Understanding.pdf
- 142420 Kent SD Officials Complaint 6.pdf
- 142420 Kent School district Officials Disposition Letter.....pdf
Penalties
Total penalties: $300
Balance Due: $0
Kent School District Officials
Penalty
$300
(Statement of Understanding)
Payments
$300
on 07/05/2024
(PAID - SOU)
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