Luikens, Ryan: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.235 and .240 for failure to timely report contributions and expenditures (EY23, Nov23)

Case

#149619

Respondent

Ryan Luikens

Complainant

Conner Edwards

Description

Ryan Luikens, a 2023 candidate seeking the office of City Councilmember for the City of Camas, Ward No. 2, Position #1, allegedly violated RCW 42.17.235 by failing to timely file the 7‐Day Pre‐ General Election Summary Full Campaign Contribution and Expenditure Report (C‐4 Report), as required for a 2023 candidate under the Full Reporting Option and appearing on the November 7, 2023 general election ballot.

A Brief Adjudicative Proceeding (BAP, Brief Enforcement Hearing) was held for this matter on May 2, 2024.

At the May 2, 2024, Brief Enforcement hearing, the Presiding Officer found one violation of RCW 42.17.235 against Ryan Luikens for failing to timely file the 7‐Day Pre‐ General Election Summary Full Campaign Contribution and Expenditure Report (C‐4 Report), as required for a 2023 candidate under the Full Reporting Option and appearing on the November 7, 2023 general election ballot.

The Presiding Officer assessed a total civil penalty of $150, of which $100 was suspended on the condition that Mr. Luikens commits no violations for four years from the date of the Order, in accordance with WAC 390-37-143.

Disposition

Violation Found by Commission

Date Opened

March 05, 2024

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240

Documents

Penalties

Total penalties: $150

Balance Due: $50

Luikens, Ryan

Penalty

$150 (Penalty)

Suspended

$100