Legislative Ethics Board Complaint Opinions
Type
Complaint Opinion
Date
9/11/2012
Number
12-01
Topic
Use of public resources to assist a campaign
Respondent
Mark Hargrove
Question/Complaint

​The complaint alleged that a legislator created a campaign video in a legislative office space.

Summary

​A legislative office is a "facility of an agency" (RCW 42.52.180) and may not be used to create a campaign video. The Respondent stipulated to the findings, was assessed a penalty and costs and participated in one-on-one ethics training.

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