Legislative Ethics Board Complaint Opinions
Question/Complaint
LEB Opinion Question/Complaint
Alleged that respondent use public resources to intervene in a private dispute between constituents in violation of RCW 42.52.160.
Summary
LEB Opinion Summary
Public resources may be used in the performance of "official duties." It is not an official duty of a legislator to intervene in private disputes between constituents and, therefore, public resources should not be used for such purposes. Board concluded there was a violation of the Act, Respondent stipulated to same and accepted a Letter of Instruction.
Document
LEB Complaint Opinion Document