McCoy, John: Alleged Violation of RCW 42.17A.235 for failure to timely and accurately report contributions, expenditures, and debt. (MAY 2018)

Case

#34985

Respondent

John McCoy

Complainant

Justin Matheson

Description

This matter was heard by the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission 
(Commission) on August 23, 2018, at the Public Disclosure Commission Office, 711 Capitol 
Way, Room 206, Olympia, Washington 98504. The hearing was held pursuant to Chapter 34.05 
RCW, Chapter 42.17A RCW, and Chapter 390-37 WAC. 

Commissioners present were Anne Levinson, Commission Chair (presiding); David 
Ammons, Commission Vice-Chair; and Commissioners Jack Johnson and William Downing. 
Also present were Assistant Attorney General John S. Meader representing the Commission; 
Philip Stutzman, Senior Compliance Officer on behalf of PDC Staff; and Assistant Attorney 
General Chad Standifer representing PDC Staff. Respondent Senator John McCoy and 
campaign treasurer Richard Dean Ledford were present on behalf of Re-elect John McCoy. The 
proceeding was open to the public and recorded. 

The hearing concerned allegations that Respondent John McCoy (Re-elect John McCoy) violated RCW 42.17A.235 and .240 by failing to timely report contributions totaling $38,926 
and expenditures totaling $5,089 from 2015-2018 and violated RCW 42.17A.220 by failing to 
deposit contributions within five business days of receipt totaling $17,700 from 2015-2017.

CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

1. The Commission has jurisdiction over this proceeding pursuant to Chapter 42.17A 
RCW, the State campaign finance and disclosure law; Chapter 34.05 RCW, the Administrative 
Procedure Act; and Title 390 WAC. 
2. Respondent violated RCW 42.17A.235 and .240 by failing to report monetary 
contributions totaling $38,926 from 80 to 842 days late during the period of 2015-2018, and by 
failing to report expenditures on C-4 reports from 58 to 1,062 days late during the same period. 

3. Respondent violated RCW 42.17A.220 by failing to deposit $17,700 received in 
monetary contributions within five business days of receipt between 1 to 66 days late during the 
period of 2015-2017.

ORDER

Based upon the stipulated Findings and Conclusions, the Commission accepts the 
Stipulation of the parties and orders that:

1. Respondent John McCoy (Re-Elect John McCoy) is assessed a total civil penalty 
of $5,000 for violations of RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240, and RCW 
42.17A.220, of which $2,500 is suspended upon the following conditions: 
     a. The remaining $2,500 civil penalty is paid by the Respondent within thirty 
days from the date of this final order. 
     b. The Respondent remains in compliance with all PDC reporting 
requirements. 
     c. The Respondent is not found to have committed any further violations of 
Chapter 42.17 RCW or Title 390 WAC within four years of the date of 
the final order in this matter. 

2. If the Respondent fails to comply with any of the conditions of this Order, the 
suspended portion of the penalty shall immediately become due without further 
action by the Commission.

Disposition

Violation Found by Commission

Date Opened

May 02, 2018

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.220, RCW 42.17A.235, RCW 42.17A.240

Documents

• Complaint Attach - AttachmentBMcCoyIndividualLateContributions.pdf
• Combined ROI & Exhibits (34985).pdf
• Clarification to Paragraph 1.1 in ROI.pdf
• 34985 McCoy John Response.pdf
• Complaint Attach - AttachmentAMcCoyLateReports.pdf
• 34985 McCoy John Complaint.pdf
• 34985 Combined File - Final Order & Stipulation.pdf

Penalties