Complaint Opinion 10-06
Date
12/15/2010
Number
10-06
Topic
Campaign use of public resources
Respondent
Chris Marr and Barb Buman
Question/Complaint
Complaint alleged that Leg. Assist. Buman worked on Senator Marr's campaign during her senate workday and also used a senate computer to send campaign updates. Either allegation, if proven, would constitute a violation of of RCW 42.52.180.
Summary
Investigation determined that no Senate computer was used by the Marr campaign to send three campaign e-mails on three separate weekdays. In addition, the investigation determined that Respondent's LA did not send the three e-mails so there was no issue to pursue regarding her failure to request leave status during a Senate workday. Case dismissed for lack of reasonable cause.