Complaint Opinion 12-01
Date
09/11/2012
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.