Advisory Opinion 98-03

Date

05/01/1998

Number

98-03

Requester

Confidential

Topic

Use of Public Facilities - Brochures - Town Hall Meetings

Issue/Question

​Sample brochures designed for distribution at town hall meetings in an election year prior to June 30 were submitted to the Board for advice on whether they would violate the prohibition on use of public facilities for campaign purposes.  RCW 42.52.180

Summary

​The Board responded orally to the request because the first town hall meeting was imminent.  A formal written opinion was not issued.