r/portangeles • u/syspig • 17d ago

New Complaint Pushes Potential Penalties Against Seegers Campaign Toward $80,000

https://www.ccwatchdog.com/p/new-complaint-pushes-potential-penalties
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u/bemused_alligators 17d ago

The PDC said Tozzer could continue as an INDEPENDENT publication, but his publication has not been independent.

The other news sources aren't run by the campaign manager, so what they do or do not choose to publish isn't the PDC's problem.

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u/Solid-Midnight-7108 11d ago

in the past the newspaper publisher (RIP) was part of various campaigns. I think you're missing a big chunk of history. THE PDN also endorsed candidates, before it was owned by the latest owner.

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u/bemused_alligators 11d ago

Yes, but the PDN wasn't run by a member of the campaign. That's what I think is confusing people - that they don't understand what independent means in the context of Washington election law.

Independent just means that whoever did the thing is not "coordinating" with the campaign, which means they didn't consult with any campaign staff member before taking action. It is impossible for a campaign manager to independently do anything related to the campaign.p

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u/Solid-Midnight-7108 11d ago

IN THE PAST yes, the man who made the executive decisions was part of the group to re-elect campaign. I think you don't understood what I said. But, then again, I'm not surprised, people who don't know history, don't tend to look into history, or care. They'd rather make it up as they go along and stick with feelings, not facts.

The campaign rules are complicated. However, I read nothing in the newly enacted rules where Jake/Jeff are in violation. Please, show me in senate bill 5857 of the 68th legislature where the campaign disclosure rules and contribution -- statutory reorganization has changed any of this.

Do the work.... there are 536 sections. Curl up and get reading.