Complaint Opinion 00-09
Date
04/19/2001
Number
00-09
Topic
Ballot Information - electronic newsletter
Respondent
Sen. Darlene Fairley
Question/Complaint
Did the respondent's electronic newsletter violate RCW 42.52.180 because it discussed, among other things, a pending initiative on transportation issues?
Summary
No. The overall document did not seek to sway voters one way or the other on the initiative. The "tone" of the newsletter appeared to be informational, although somewhat informal, and did not violate the statute.