Complaint Opinion 09-02
Date
06/22/2009
Number
09-02
Topic
Personal or campaign use of public resources
Respondent
Senator Karen Keiser
Question/Complaint
Complaint alleged Respondent used her legislative blog for private and campaign purposes in violation of RCW 42.52.160 and RCW 42.52.180.
Summary
This use of the blog, a public resource, was an expression of Respondent's opinion on a bill being debated in the Legislature. Board cites several opinions recognizing legislators' ability to use public resources in these situations, and to express their opinions in a partisan manner. Dismissed for lack of reasonable cause.