Legislative Ethics Board Complaint Opinions

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Type
Complaint Opinion
Date
12/21/2022
Number
2022 – No. 12
Topic
Special Privileges - Harassment
Respondent
Rep. Jesse Johnson
Question/Complaint

Has RCW 42.52.070 been violated when a member, in a personal social media account, responds to a radio personality with a comment regarding law enforcement killing people and the executive director of a law enforcement association alleges harassment?  

Summary

No. There is no allegation that the Complainant or her board, which asked her to file the complaint, were harassed. Further, RCW 42.52.900 is an intent section and does not confer jurisdiction on the Board.

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