Kenneth Mobley: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.235 and .240 for failure to timely and accurately report contributions and expenditures. (EY25 JUL25)

Case

#175685

Respondent

Kenneth Mobley

Complainant

Conner Edwards

Description

This case alleged a violation of RCW 42.17A.235 and .240 by Kenneth Mobley (the “Respondent”) for failure to timely and accurately report contributions and expenditures, specifically that 1) May activity disclosed on the 21-day pre-Primary C-4 report (covering 5/18/25-7/14/25) was late; 2) the 21-day C-4 report was likely inaccurate because it was filed early; 3) the candidate filing fee was not disclosed; and 4) an in-kind contribution was missing vendor information and the number of yard signs purchased.

Based on the attached findings, the PDC determined that the violations of PDC laws and rules made by the Respondent were remediable in nature and do not warrant further investigation or enforcement action. The expenditure ($60) and contribution ($150) involved totaled no more than the contribution limit set forth in RCW 42.17A.405(2), were inadvertent and minor, and have been cured. They did not materially harm the public interest beyond the harm to the policy of Chapter 42.17A RCW inherent in any violation. In addition, the Respondent filed and amended the required reports within 21 days after they were due to be filed and substantially met filing deadlines for all other required reports within the preceding 12 months.

PDC staff also reminded the Respondent about the importance of providing sufficient details for in-kind contributions on C-4 reports, including vendor name and address and the number of items purchased; and 2) timely amending reports within 21 days of the original, whenever possible, in accordance with the PDC laws, rules or guidance.

Based on this information, the PDC has dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1).

Disposition

Resolved as Remedial Violation

Date Opened

July 15, 2025

Areas 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