Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission Agendas and Minutes
2024 Agenda and Minutes
April 11, 2024 Agenda and Minutes
April 3, 2024 Agenda and Minutes
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March 6, 2024 Agenda and Minutes
February 7, 2024 Minutes - Draft
January 3, 2024 Agenda and Minutes
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2023 Agendas and Minutes
September 6, 2023 Agenda and Minutes
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August 2, 2023 Agenda and Minutes
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January 4, 2023 Agenda and Minutes
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2022 Agendas and Minutes
December 7, 2022 Agenda and Minutes
November 2, 2022 Agenda and Minutes
Proposed rule regulating the collection of Democracy Voucher Campaign Replacement Forms
September 7, 2022 Agendas and Minutes
August 3, 2022 Agenda and Minutes
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July 12, 2022 Agenda and Minutes
Minutes from June 1, 2022 Commission meeting
Proposed rule regulating the collection of Democracy Voucher Campaign Replacement Forms
June 1, 2022 Agenda and Minutes
May 4, 2022 Agenda and Minutes
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March 2, 2022 Agenda and Minutes
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February 2, 2022 Agenda and Minutes
Minutes for December 9, 2021 special meeting
January 5, 2022 Agenda and Minutes
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2021 Agendas and Minutes
December 1, 2021 Agenda and Minutes
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October 6, 2021 Agenda and Minutes
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September 17, 2021 Agenda and Minutes
September 1, 2021 Agenda and Minutes
Minutes for July 1, 2021 special meeting
August 4, 2021 Agenda and Minutes
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July 1, 2021 Agenda and Minutes
June 2, 2021 Agenda and Minutes
Minutes for May 10, 2021 special meeting
May 5, 2021 Agenda and Minutes
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April 7, 2021 Agenda and Minutes
Minutes for March 3, 2021 regular meeting
Emergency rule relating to posting Democracy Voucher replacement forms online
March 29, 2021 Agenda and Minutes
February 3, 2021 Agenda and Minutes
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January 6, 2021 Agenda and Minutes
2020 Agendas and Minutes
August 5, 2020 Agenda and Minutes
March 4, 2020 regular meeting minutes
June 10, 2020 Agenda and Minutes
Appeal of dismissal in Case No. 20-1-0420-1
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
Enclosure 3
March 4, 2020 Agenda and Minutes
Minutes for February 5, 2020 regular meeting
Appeal of dismissal in Case No. 19-1-1105-2
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
February 5, 2020 Agenda and Minutes
Minutes for January 8, 2020 special meeting
Settlement in Case No. 19-1-1105-1 ($500)
Appeal of dismissal in Case No. 19-1-1022 (Alleged misuse of position)
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
Enclosure 3
Rule adjusting contribution limits
Rule adjusting contribution limits for participants in the Democracy Voucher Program
January 8, 2020 Agenda and Minutes
Minutes for October 30, 2019 special meeting
Minutes for December 2, 2019 special meeting
Late-filing penalty letter for Seattle for Strauss
Late-filing penalty letter for Heidi Wills for Seattle
Late-filing penalty letter for People for Shaun Scott
Dismissal of Case No. 19-2-1018-1 (Alleged violations relating to campaign fundraiser)
Dismissal of Case No. 19-2-1023-1 (Alleged violations relating to rental of campaign headquarters)
Dismissal of Case No. 19-2-1028-1 (Various allegations)
Dismissal of Case No. 19-2-1029-1 and -2 (Various allegations)
2010's Agenda and Minutes
2019 Agendas and Minutes
January 9, 2019
December 19, 2018 special meeting minutes
Public hearing for rules regarding introductory statements
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
February 6, 2019
January 9, 2019 special meeting minutes
March 6, 2019
February 6, 2019 regular meeting minutes
Request for reporting modification – Jon Lisbin
April 18, 2019
March 6, 2019 regular meeting minutes
Appeal of dismissal in Case No. 19-1-0206-1
*Request for reporting modification
Dismissal of Case Nos. 19-1-0108-1 and 19-1-0305-1
Restricting job discussions for City Councilmembers
May 29, 2019
City Attorney Explanatory Statement
Mr. Leman’s Proposed Revised Explanatory Statement
June 5, 2019
April 18, 2019 special meeting minutes
Settlements
a) Case No. 18-1-1116-1 ($360 penalty for misusing City property for personal benefit)
b) Case No. 18-1-1116-2 ($280 penalty for misusing City property for personal benefit)
c) Case No. 18-1-1116-3 ($280 penalty for misusing City property for personal benefit)
July 8, 2019
May 29, 2019 special meeting minutes
June 5, 2019 special meeting minutes
Late-filing penalty - Put Kate on the Council ($50)
August 13, 2019
July 8,2019 special meeting minutes
Email from Democracy Voucher Program
Proposed political committee disclosure legislation
Dismissal of Case No. 19-2-0621-1
September 9, 2019
August 13, 2019 special meeting minutes
Dismissal of Case No. 19-2-0621-1
September 25, 2019
Request for review of Director's interpretation of Rule 16H
October 25, 2019
Settlement in Case No. 19-2-1010-1
October 30, 2019
Minutes for September 9, 2019 special meeting
Minutes for September 25, 2019 special meeting
Case Nos. 19-2-1014-1 and 19-2-1016-1
December 2, 2019
Minutes for October 25, 2019 special meeting
Minutes for October 30, 2019 special meeting
Lobbying Regulations ORD 11-15-2109 (Binding Act version)
Lobbying Regulations ORD 11-15-2109 (Legislation and rulemaking version)
Lobbying Regulations ORD 11-15-2109 (Legislation only version)
2018 Agendas and Minutes
January 11, 2018
February 9, 2018
Minutes for December 13, 2017 special meeting
Minutes for January 11, 2018 special meeting
March 9, 2018
Minutes for February 9, 2018 special meeting
Democracy Voucher Program report
April 4, 2018
May 2, 2018
Presentation by BERK Consulting regarding its evaluation of the Democracy Voucher Program
Minutes of March 9, 2018 special meeting
Minutes of April 4, 2018 special meeting
Amendment to Ethics Code’s treatment of widely shared financial interests
F-1 Modification Requests:
a) Mayor Jenny Durkan
b) Judge Karen Donohue
c) Judge Adam Eisenberg
d) Judge Ed McKenna
e) Judge Anita Crawford-Willis
June 6, 2018
Minutes of May 2, 2018 regular meeting
July 11, 2018
June 6, 2018 regular meeting minutes
Appeal of dismissal of Case No. 18-1-0500 (consolidated)
a) Dismissal of Case No. 18-1-0500 (consolidated)
Appeal of dismissal of Case No. 18-2-0605-1
a) Dismissal of Case No 18-2-0605-1
September 5, 2018
July 11, 2018 special meeting minutes
Request for Administrative Dismissal: Case No. 17-2-0721-1
October 3, 2018
September 5, 2018 regular meeting minutes
Request for Administrative Dismissal: Case No. 17-2-0721-1
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
Settlement in Case No. 18-1-0620-1 (Employee misused City position and resources)
Candidate introductory statements
November 6, 2018
Request for Administrative Dismissal: Case No. 17-2-0721-1
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
December 19, 2018
October 3, 2018 regular meeting minutes
November 6, 2018 special meeting minutes
2017 Agendas and Minutes
January 11, 2017
December 7, 2016 regular meeting minutes
Contributions from participating candidates under I-122
Seattle Public Library’s request for advice
February 1, 2017
January 11, 2017 special meeting minutes
Appeal of dismissal in Case No. 17-1-0103-1
March 1, 2017
February 1, 2017 regular meeting minutes
Appeal of dismissal in Case No. 17-1-0115-1:
Dismissal
Appeal
Advisory Opinion 2017-01 (Seattle Public Library’s participation in a debate coalition)
Late-filing penalty for Vote Sawant Committee ($150)
April 5, 2017
March 1, 2017 regular meeting minutes
I-122 Contribution Limits interpretation
Late-filing penalty for Vote Sawant Committee ($150)
May 16, 2017
Request for advisory opinion on Legal Defense Fund:
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
June 7, 2017
Judge Karen Donohue’s Request for Financial Affairs Statement Reporting Modification
Mayoral candidate Jenny Durkan’s Request for Financial Affairs Statement Reporting Modification
Releasing Democracy Voucher candidates from the spending and contribution limits
Democracy Voucher contributions by individuals unable to sign their name
Dismissal of Case No. 17-2-0328-1
July 12, 2017
Regular meeting minutes for April 5, 2017
Regular meeting minutes for June 7, 2017
Petition for Release from Spending Limit -- People for Teresa
Petition for Release from Spending Limit -- People for Jon Grant
Mayoral candidate Jenny Durkan’s Request for Financial Affairs Statement Reporting Modification
Rule regarding releasing Democracy Voucher candidates from the spending and contribution limits
Dismissal of Case No. 17-2-0328-1
August 14, 2017
Rule regarding releasing Democracy Voucher candidates from the spending and contribution limits
September 6, 2017
Special meeting minutes for May 16, 2017
Special meeting minutes for July 12, 2017
Special meeting minutes for August 14, 2017
Rule regarding releasing Democracy Voucher candidates from the spending and contribution limits
Request for wider distribution of voucher replacement forms
September 14, 2017
Rule regarding releasing Democracy Voucher candidates from the spending and contribution limits
Complaint regarding Councilmember González’s compliance with the Democracy Voucher Program’s primary election debate requirement:
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
Enclosure 3
September 22, 2017
Petition for Release from Spending Limit – People for Jon Grant
Petition for Release from Spending Limit – People for Teresa Mosqueda
October 19, 2017
Request for Administrative Dismissal: Case No. 17-2-1002-1
Petition to have contribution limit increased from $250 to $500 – People for Jon Grant
October 23, 2017
Petition to have contribution limit increased from $250 to $500 – People for Teresa Mosqueda
November 2, 2017
Petition for Release from Spending and Contribution Limits – Holmes for Seattle
November 4, 2017
December 13, 2017
Regular meeting minutes for September 6, 2017
Special meeting minutes for September 14, 2017
Special meeting minutes for September 22, 2017
Special meeting minutes for October 19, 2017
Special meeting minutes for October 23, 2017
Special meeting minutes for November 2, 2017
Special meeting minutes for November 4, 2017
Settlement with Seattle Police Officers Guild ($750)
Merit Leave determination for Executive Director
October 23, 2017 letter regarding restricting the lobbying activities of some campaign personnel
2016 Agendas and Minutes
February 3, 2016
December 2, 2015 regular meeting minutes
Appeal of $1,500 late-filing penalty assessed against Vote Sawant committee
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
March 2, 2016
April 6, 2016
February 3, 2016 meeting minutes
I-122
a) Qualifying Contribution Petition
b) Participating Candidate’s Guide
c) Draft changes to Rule 15
May 24, 2016
June 1, 2016
June 21, 2016
July 6, 2016
Settlement with SDOT Director, Scott Kubly
Enclosures: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q
August 3, 2016
Appeal of Dismissal in Case No. 16-1-0714-1
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
Enclosure 3
Enclosure 4
September 7, 2016
Continuation of Appeal of Dismissal in Case No. 16-1-0714-1
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
Enclosure 3
Enclosure 4
October 5, 2016
July 6, 2016 regular meeting minutes
August 3, 2016 regular meeting minutes
Executive Director’s attendance at COGEL conference
I-122:
a) Rulemaking
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
Enclosure 3
b) The role of organizations in the democracy voucher program
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
November 2, 2016
Public hearing on adoption of rules implementing I-122
Settlement in Case No. 16-2-0714-1 (Seattle Public Library)
December 7, 2016
September 7, 2016 regular meeting minutes
October 5, 2016 regular meeting minutes
November 2, 2016 regular meeting minutes
Executive Director’s merit leave award
2015 Agendas and Minutes
January 13, 2015
Meeting minutes for December 3, 2014
Recommendation whether to appeal PERC’s decision in IBEW, Local 77 v. City of Seattle
February 11, 2015
Meeting minutes for January 13, 2015
March 4, 2015
Meeting minutes for February 11, 2015
Settlement in Case No. 14-1-1022-1
March 11, 2015
April 1, 2015
Meeting minutes for March 4, 2015
District elections and the exception to the Ethics Code for widely shared financial interests
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
Enclosure 3
Good faith and the Whistleblower Protection Code
June 3, 2015
Request for F-1 modification from Jon Lisbin, City Council Candidate
Request for review of Council Bill #118397, amending the City’s Elections Code
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
District elections and the exception to the Ethics Code for widely shared financial interests
July 1, 2015
Regular meeting minutes for April 1, 2015
Whistleblower Protection and the City’s State Legislative Agenda
District elections and the exception to the Ethics Code for widely shared financial interests
August 14, 2015
September 2, 2015
Meeting minutes for June 3, 2015
Meeting minutes for July 1, 2015
Authorization for staff to attend December COGEL conference
Late-filing penalty for People for Jon Grant committee ($150)
Late-filing penalty for Debora for District 5 committee ($150)
Late-filing penalty for Friends of Kris Lethin committee ($250)
October 7, 2015
Meeting minutes for September 2, 2015
Appeal of dismissal in Case No. 15-0722-1
Widely-shared financial interests and the City’s Ethics Code
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
Enclosure 3
Enclosure 4
Late-filing penalty for Vote Sawant committee ($500)
November 4, 2015
Widely-shared financial interests and the City’s Ethics Code
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
Enclosure 3
Enclosure 4
Request for consideration of possible Elections Code amendments
December 2, 2015
October 7, 2015 regular meeting minutes
November 4, 2015 regular meeting minutes
Settlement with elected official over use of City facilities for campaign purposes ($150)
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
Enclosure 3
Enclosure 4
Merit leave determination for Executive Director
Draft legislation amending the Ethics Code
Late-filing penalty for United for Tim ($200)
2014 Agendas and Minutes
January 8, 2014
Regular meeting minutes for December 4, 2013
Late-filing penalty for High-Quality Education for All, American Federation of Teachers ($500)
Late-filing penalty for SEIU Local 925 Public Service PAC ($250)
February 5, 2014
Special meeting minutes for January 8, 2014
Special meeting minutes for October 30, 2013
Late-filing penalty for Seattle Fire Fighters Union Local 27 Voluntary PAC ($750)
March 17, 2014
Advice for the Department of Parks and Recreation regarding signs
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
May 7, 2014
Regular meeting minutes for February 5, 2014
Special meeting minutes for March 17, 2014
Hearing on F-1 modification requests:
Judge Donohue
Judge McKenna
Judge Rosen
Staffing for the 2015 election cycle
Housekeeping changes to Elections Code
Case No. 14-2-0312-1 (Various allegations)
June 3, 2014
Appeal of City Attorney’s Explanatory Statement for Metropolitan Parks District Matter:
Explanatory Statement
Appeal
City Attorney's Response
City Attorney's Response, Ex. A
City Attorney's Response, Ex. B
City Attorney's Response, Ex. C
City Attorney's Response, Ex. D
Appellants' Response
July 2, 2014
Special meeting minutes for June 3, 2014
Case No. 14-2-0403-1 (DPR personnel participated in poll)
Case No. 14-2-0527-1 (Seattle Channel segment dealing with MPD)
July 24, 2014
Appeal of disposition of Case No. 14-2-0527-1
Disposition
Appeal
September 10, 2014
Regular meeting minutes for May 7, 2014
Regular meeting minutes for July 2, 2014
Special meeting minutes for July 24, 2014
Settlement with City official who brought campaign materials to a City-sponsored event ($150)
Advice to the Seattle Channel regarding programming (Introductory discussion)
Case No. 14-2-0403-1(DPR personnel participated in poll)
October 1, 2014
Special meeting minutes for September 10, 2014
Funding temporary position to help with the transition to district elections
Advice to the Seattle Channel regarding programming (Continuation of discussion)
Case No. 14-2-0623-1 (Alleged misuse of City facilities)
November 5, 2014
Meeting minutes for October 1, 2014
Commission legislation
Enclosure 1 (limited change to SMC 2.04.265.B)
Enclosure 2 (eliminates SMC 2.04.265.B)
Enclosure 3
Advice to the Seattle Channel regarding programming (Continuation of discussion)
Case No. 14-2-0623-1 (Alleged misuse of City facilities)
Case No. 14-2-1006-1 (Alleged misuse of City facilities)
Late-filing penalty for Quality Pre-K for Our Kids ($30)
Late-filing penalty for Yes for Early Success ($10)
December 3, 2014
Meeting minutes for November 5, 2014
Merit leave determination for Executive Director
Advice to the Seattle Channel regarding programming (Continuation of discussion)
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
Enclosure 3
Enclosure 4
Enclosure 5
Case No. 14-2-1006-1(Alleged misuse of City facilities)
2013 Agendas and Minutes
January 3, 2013
Approval of minutes of December 5, 2012 regular meeting
Proposed changes to Whistleblower Protection Code
Public financing of City elections
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
Enclosure 3
January 31, 2013
February 6, 2013
Approval of minutes of January 3, 2013 special meeting
Request for Administrative Dismissal in Case No. 12-1008-1
Proposed changes to Whistleblower Protection Code
February 13, 2013
March 6, 2013
Public financing of City elections
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
March 22, 2013
Public financing of City elections
April 3, 2013
Approval of minutes of February 6, 2013 special meeting
Approval of minutes of February 13, 2013 special meeting
Approval of minutes of March 6, 2013 regular meeting
Settlement in Case No. 13-0123-1
Scheduling a hearing in Case No. 11-1216-1
Monitoring campaigns that organize to promote or oppose public financing
Public financing update
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
Enclosure 3
June 5, 2013
Hearing in In re Rios, Case No. 11-1216-1
Approval of minutes of March 6, 2013 regular special meeting
Approval of minutes of April 3, 2013 regular meeting
Opinion Request from Councilmember Sally Bagshaw
Dismissal of Case No. 12-01-1116-1
July 19, 2013
Approval of minutes of June 5, 2013 regular meeting
Opinion Request from Councilmember Sally Bagshaw
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
Enclosure 3
Enclosure 4
Enclosure 5
Dismissal of Case No. 12-01-1116-1
August 7, 2013
Approval of minutes of March 22, 2013 special meeting
Opinion Request from Councilmember Sally Bagshaw
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
Enclosure 3
September 18, 2013
Opinion Request from Councilmember Sally Bagshaw
October 2, 2013
Hearing in In re Rios, Case No. 11-1216-1
October 30, 2013
Settlement with Civic Alliance for a Sound Economy (CASE)
December 4, 2013
Special meeting minutes for July 19, 2013
Regular meeting minutes for August 7, 2013
Special meeting minutes for September 18, 2013
2012 Agendas and Minutes
January 4, 2012
Opinion request regarding transfers of funds between committees
Late filing penalty for Friends of Bruce Harrell ($150)
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
Late-filing penalty for Friends of Jean Godden committee ($200)
March 7, 2012
Approval of minutes of December 7, 2011 meeting
Approval of minutes of January 4, 2012 meeting
Opinion request regarding transfers of funds between committees
Request for advice from the City Council on draft changes to the Whistleblower Protection Code
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
April 4, 2012
Approval of minutes of March 7, 2012 meeting
Opinion request regarding transfers of funds between committees
Request for advice from the City Council on draft changes to the Whistleblower Protection Code
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
May 2, 2012
Decision on enforcement of SMC 2.04.265.B in light of 9th Circuit’s Family PAC decision
Request from City Council for advice on possible changes to the Elections Code.
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
Enclosure 3
Enclosure 4
Enclosure 5
Enclosure 6
May 23, 2012
City Attorney Explanatory Statement
Leman Proposed Revised Explanatory Statement
June 6, 2012
Approval of minutes of April 4, 2012 meeting
Approval of minutes of May 2, 2012 meeting
Request from the City Council for advice on (i) limiting the time period in which candidates can solicit and receive campaign contributions, and (ii) limiting transfers of campaign funds
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
Enclosure 3
Enclosure 4
Enclosure 5
Enclosure 6
July 18, 2012
Approval of minutes of June 6, 2012 meeting
Appeal of dismissal of Case No. 12-2-0703-1 (alleged misuse of public facilities to promote levy)
Dismissal
Appeal
Exhibit 1
Exhibit 2
Exhibit 3
Exhibit 10
Exhibit 11
Exhibit 16
Exhibit 18
Exhibit 19
Exhibit 20
Exhibit 21-p.1
Exhibit 21-p.2
Exhibit 21-p.3
Exhibit 21-p.4
Exhibit 21-p.5
Exhibit 28
Exhibit 29
Exhibit 30
Commission rule governing credit card contributions
Whistleblower Protection Code review
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
Enclosure 3
August 1, 2012
Request for Administrative Dismissal of Second Allegation in Case No. 12-2-0703-1 (Part II)
Advisory Opinion regarding offer of reduced rent to some City employees
Appeal of dismissal in Case No. 12-2-0703-1 (Part II) (1st, 2nd and 6th allegations)
Appeal 1
Appeal 2
Appeal 6
Exhibit 3
Exhibit 4
Exhibit 9
Exhibit 11
Exhibit 16
Exhibit 18
Exhibit 19
Exhibit 23
Exhibit 24
Exhibit 25
Exhibit 28
September 5, 2012
Approval of minutes of July 18, 2012 special meeting
Approval of minutes of August 1, 2012 regular meeting
Settlement in Case No. 12-2-0206-1 (fictitious name on campaign contributor’s check)
Continuation of appeal of Case No. 12-2-0703-1 (Part II) (6th allegation)
Exhibit 23
Exhibit 24
Exhibit 25
Dismissal of Case No. 12-2-0727-1 (alleged promotion of library levy in Library’s annual closure notice)
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
October 3, 2012
Approval of minutes of September 5, 2012 regular meeting
Request from Mayor regarding OPA complaint
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
Potential housekeeping amendments to the Elections Code
Resolution honoring Lynne Iglitzin
Resolution honoring Amit Ranade
November 7, 2012
Approval of minutes of October 3, 2012 regular meeting
Request for Hearing – Case No. 11-1-0929; In the matter of Ron Allen
December 5, 2012
Approval of minutes of November 7, 2012 regular meeting
Settlement with City employee who used City facilities for private business ($1,000)
Merit leave determination for the Executive Director
Discussion of proposed changes to Whistleblower Protection Code
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
2011 Agendas and Minutes
January 5, 2011
Approval of minutes of December 1, 2010 meeting
Social media policy
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
Enclosure 3
February 2, 2011
Approval of minutes of January 5, 2011 meeting
Consideration of settlement with City Employee who misused City property ($300)
March 2, 2011
Approval of minutes of February 2, 2011 meeting
Advisory Opinion 11-01 (Post-employment restrictions)
Advisory Opinion 11-01E (Social media)
09-WBI-0301 (SCL Security Upgrades)
April 6, 2011
Approval of minutes of March 2, 2011 meeting
Request for Administrative Dismissal in 11-WBI-0118-1 (Parks hiring process)
Advisory Opinion 11-01E (Political Committee giveaways)
Interlocal agreement with Seattle Public Schools
May 4, 2011
Approval of minutes of April 6, 2011 meeting
Request for financial interest statement reporting modification
Advisory Opinion 11-01E (Political Committee giveaways)
Advisory Opinion 11-02E (Social media)
Interlocal agreement with Seattle Public Schools
Whistleblower Protection Code review
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
Enclosure 3
June 1, 2011
Approval of minutes of May 4, 2011 meeting
Public hearing and possible vote on Voters’ Pamphlet Administrative Rules
Enclosure 1
Late filing penalty assessed against the McGinn for Mayor committee ($100)
June 17, 2011
Received June 2, 2011
City Attorney Explanatory Statement
Filings of June 9, 2011
LMF and WSDOT
Objection to Explanatory Statement
Evanson Decl. in support of Explanatory Statement Appeal
LMF and WSDOT Explanatory Statement Amendments
LMF and WSDOT Explanatory Statement Amendments in redline
PSN
20110609_PSN_Appeal_Appendices
Filings of June 15, 2011
City Attorney
City Attorney's Response to Objections to Referendum 1 Explanatory Statement
City Attorney's Response - Attachment A (Ordinance 123542)
Filings of June 16, 2011
LMF and WSDOT
PSN
July 6, 2011
Approval of June 1, 2011 meeting minutes
Public hearing and possible vote on Voters’ Pamphlet Administrative Rules
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
Potential work with the City of Kirkland
August 15, 2011
Video Voters' Guide Administrative Rules
September 7, 2011
Approval of July 6, 2011 meeting minutes
Approval of August 15, 2011 special meeting minutes
Settlement relating to improper use of City car ($365)
Enclosure 1
Settlement relating to conflict of interest in contracting matter ($750)
Printing the full text of measures in the voters’ pamphlet
Dismissal of Case No. 11-2-0727-1
Late-filing penalty for Classen for Seattle Committee ($50) and Kate Whiting ($150)
Late-filing penalty for The People for Forch ($50)
October 5, 2011
Approval of September 7, 2011 meeting minutes
Settlement with City employee regarding misuse of City property ($1,500)
City officers and employees soliciting gifts to the City or others
Late-filing penalty for Elect Dian Ferguson ($150)
Late-filing penalty for Classen for Seattle Committee ($50) and Kate Whiting ($150)
Late-filing penalty for The People for Forch ($50)
Dismissal of Case No. 11-2-0628-1 (Alleged misuse of City publications for campaign purposes)
December 7, 2011
Approval of October 5, 2011 meeting minutes
Decision regarding merit leave for the Executive Director
Changes to Whistleblower Protection Code
Enclosure 1
Dismissal of Case No. 11-2-0628-1 (Alleged misuse of City publications for campaign purposes)
Dismissal of Case No. 11-2-1006-1 (Alleged misuse of City funds for campaign purposes)
2010 Agendas and Minutes
January 6, 2010
Application of the Ethics and Elections Codes to City use of social media
Dismissal of complaint alleging that City Light manager committed improper governmental actions
Usage of the SEEC On-Line Voters’ Guide in the 2009 General Election
March 3, 2010
Approval of minutes for January 6, 2010 regular meeting
April 7, 2010
Approval of minutes for March 3, 2010 regular meeting
Siting an Open Government Ombudsman in the SEEC
Late-filing penalty for McGinn for Mayor ($300)
Late-filing penalty for Friends of Bruce Harrell ($100)
May 5, 2010
Approval of minutes for April 7, 2010 regular meeting
Request for financial interest statement reporting modification
June 2, 2010
Approval of minutes for May 5, 2010 regular meeting
Draft amendment to SMC 4.16.075 – Prohibited conduct after leaving City
July 7, 2010
Approval of June 2, 2010 meeting minutes
Case No. 10-WBI-0427-1 (No improper governmental actions in work at Kinnear Park)
September 1, 2010
Hearing on Ed McKenna's appeal of the Executive Director's rejection of a sentence in his voters' pamphlet statement
Approval of minutes of July 7, 2010 meeting
October 6, 2010
Approval of minutes for September 1, 2010 meeting
Whistleblower Code review
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
Late-filing penalty: People for Bobby Forch ($200)
Late-filing penalty: O’Brien for Seattle ($500)
November 3, 2010
Approval of minutes of October 6, 2010 meeting
Request for administrative dismissal of Case No. 10-WBI-0420-1
Resolutions honoring former Commissioners Ed Carr and Nancy Miller
Whistleblower Code review
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
Enclosure 3
Enclosure 4
December 1, 2010
Approval of minutes of November 3, 2010 meeting
Amendment to the Ethics Code’s post-employment restrictions
Enclosure 1
Contribution limit for the 2011 elections
Executive Director’s merit leave determination
Amending the Elections Code to exclude some political action committees that file with the State
Whistleblower Code review
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
Enclosure 3
Enclosure 4
2000's Agendas and Minutes
2009 Agendas and Minutes
January 14, 2009
Approval of minutes for December 3, 2008 meeting
Discussion and possible vote on recommendation to bring Commission appointments in line with SMC 3.70.030 (requiring staggered terms)
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Ethics Code Review - Attachment
February 4, 2009
Discussion and possible vote on recommendation to City Council for Ethics Code amendments
Public hearing, discussion and possible vote on changes to the Voters’ Pamphlet and Video Voters’ Guide Rules
Late-filing penalty for A Deal is a Deal ($750)
Letter to the Mayor and the City Council President regarding staggered Commission terms
April 1, 2009
Approval of minutes for March 4, 2009 regular meeting
08-WBI-1017-1 (Improper governmental actions at Seattle Fire Department)
May 6, 2009
Approval of minutes for March 4, 2009 regular meeting
Credit Card Contribution Rule review - Attachment
08-WBI-1017-1 (Improper governmental actions at Seattle Fire Department)
Dismissal of Case No. 08-1104-1 (Allegations of wrongdoing arising out of SDOT’s handling of appeal)
Update on Proposed Ethics Code revisions sent to City Council
Attachment 1
Attachment 2
Attachment 3
June 3, 2009
Advisory Opinion 09-01 (Post-employment restrictions)
Status report: Ethics Code changes before the City Council
July 1, 2009
Approval of minutes for June 3, 2009 regular meeting
Investigative Report: Case No.09-WBI-0320-1 (Snowstorm response)
New whistleblower brochure rollout
Forward Seattle late-filing penalty ($250)
September 2, 2009
Approval of minutes for July 1, 2009 regular meeting
Dismissal of Case No.09-1-0710-1 (Complaint about firefighters collecting money for charity)
Dismissal of Case No.09-2-0726-1 (Complaint alleging electioneering at Tunnelfacts.com)
Memo regarding application of rule barring candidates from discussing their opponents
October 7, 2009
Approval of minutes for September 2, 2009 regular meeting
Approval of minutes for May 6, 2009 regular meeting
DRAFT Legislative Department Policy on Use of Social Media by City Councilmembers
Case No. 09-1-0819-1 (Alleged falsification of documents and abuse of process)
November 4, 2009
Approval of minutes for October 7, 2009 regular meeting
Advisory Opinion 2009-2 (Applicability of Ethics Code to Seattle Police Pension Board)
Case No. 09-1-0819-1 (Alleged falsification of documents and abuse of process)
Late filing penalty assessed against the Tom Carr for City Attorney committee ($125)
Letter from Executive Director
Response from Committee
Report to City Council on Lobbying Law
December 2, 2009
Approval of minutes for November 4, 2009 regular meeting
Appeal of Late filing penalty assessed against the MHK for Seattle committee ($75)
Application of the Ethics and Elections Codes to City use of social media (Enclosure)
Late filing penalty assessed against the McGinn for Mayor committee ($420)
Dismissal of complaint alleging that City Light manager committed improper governmental actions
2008 Agendas and Minutes
January 9, 2008
Approval of minutes for December 5, 2007 meeting
Draft Lobbyist Registration Ordinance
Decision whether or not to award merit leave to Executive Director
Advice to Seattle City Light regarding contracting with former employee
Dismissal of Case No. 07-2-1030-1 (Allegations relating to the City’s dealings with Casa Latina)
Late filing penalty for Seattle Fire Fighters Union Voluntary PAC ($50)
Late filing penalty for Judy for Seattle committee ($50)
January 23, 2008
February 6, 2008
Approval of minutes for January 23, 2008 special meeting
March 5, 2008
Approval of minutes for February 6, 2008 meeting
Review of lobbying legislation
Report on advisory committee legislation
April 2, 2008
Approval of minutes for March 5, 2008 meeting
Report on advisory committee legislation
May 7, 2008
Approval of minutes for April 2, 2008 meeting
Discussion and vote on settlement regarding violation of SMC 2.04.300
Advisory Opinion 08-03 (revised)
SMC 4.16.070.2.c and employees working behind the scenes on matters involving their department
June 4, 2008
Approval of minutes for May 7, 2008 meeting
Approval of letter to elected officials regarding campaign events on City schedules
July 2, 2008
Approval of minutes for June 4, 2008 meeting
Lobbyist reporting rules and draft filing program - (Lobbying law)
Public Financing Advisory Committee Reports
Main Report
Minority Report
August 6, 2008
Approval of minutes for July 2, 2008 meeting
Public hearing on rule implementing SMC Chapter 2.06, Lobbying Regulations
Recommendations to City Council on changes to the Elections Code
Recommendations to City council on contracting procedures
Voters' Pamphlet rule barring candidates from discussing their opponent(s)
September 3, 2008
Approval of minutes for August 6, 2008 meeting
Rules implementing SMC Chapter 2.06, Lobbying Regulations
Advice to City Council on closing the indemnification loophole
Executive Director’s recommended administrative dismissal of Case No. 08-1-0415-1
Voters’ Pamphlet rule barring candidates from discussing their opponent(s)
Resolution of Case No. 08-WBI-0611-1
October 1, 2008
Approval of minutes for September 3, 2008 meeting
Ethics Code Review – disclosure of confidential information and post-employment restrictions
Enclosure 1
Enclosure 2
Enclosure 3
Dismissal of Case No. 08-1-0611-2 (City employee received personal items at City office)
Dismissal of Case No. 08-WBI-0609-1 (Allegations against various personnel department employees)
November 5, 2008
Consideration of settlement with City employee who used City car for personal use
Dismissal of Case No. 08-WBI-0609-1 (Allegations against various personnel department employees)
December 3, 2008
Approval of minutes for October 1, 2008 meeting
Approval of minutes for November 3, 2008 meeting
Ethics Code Review – Section 1 (Disqualification from Acting on City Business)
Late filing penalties for Citizens for the Pike Place Market ($50) and Seattle Parks for All ($50)
2007 Agendas and Minutes
January 10, 2007
January 18, 2007
February 1, 2007
February 7, 2007
March 7, 2007
March 14, 2007
April 4, 2007
May 2, 2007
June 6, 2007
August 1, 2007
September 5, 2007
October 3, 2007
Approval of minutes for September 5, 2007 meeting
Discussion and possible vote on amendments to Elections Code Rules
Discussion and possible vote on amendments to Administrative Rules
Draft Ordinance regarding Public Office Fund contributions
Dismissal of Case No. 07-2-0816-1 (Allegation that Mayor used City resources for campaign purposes)
Late filing penalty for Tim Burgess for Seattle City Council 2007 ($100)
Discussion on Mini Campaign Reporting Rules
November 7, 2007
Approval of minutes for October 3, 2007 meeting
Appeal of dismissal of Case No. 07-1-1012-2 (Allegation that Councilmember Godden misused City resources for campaign purposes)
Discussion and possible vote on amendments to Elections Code Rules and Administrative Rules
Voters’ pamphlet rule barring candidates from discussing their opponents
Late filing penalty for Neighbors for Al Runte ($500)
December 5, 2007
Approval of minutes for November 7, 2007 meeting
Appeal of dismissal of Case No. 07-1-1012-2 (Allegation that Councilmember Godden misused City resources for campaign purposes)
Late filing penalty for Seattle Fire Fighters Union Voluntary PAC ($50)
Late filing penalty for Judy for Seattle committee ($50)
Dismissal of Case No. 07-2-1030-1 (Allegations relating to the City’s dealings with Casa Latina)
2006 Agendas and Minutes
January 11, 2006
February 1, 2006
February 6, 2006
March 1, 2006
April 5, 2006
May 3, 2006
May 25, 2006
June 7, 2006
August 2, 2006
September 6, 2006
September 26, 2006
November 1, 2006
December 1, 2006
2005 Agendas and Minutes
January 5, 2005
February 2, 2005
March 2, 2005
April 6, 2005
May 4, 2005
June 1, 2005
June 13, 2005
July 14, 2005
August 3, 2005
September 7, 2005
October 5, 2005
October 10, 2005
November 2, 2005
December 14, 2005
2004 Agendas and Minutes
January 14, 2004
February 4, 2004
February 11, 2004
March 2, 2004
March 25, 2004
March 30, 2004
April 7, 2004
April 15, 2004
April 23, 2004
April 28, 2004
May 19, 2004
June 2, 2004
July 7, 2004
August 4, 2004
September 1, 2004
September 23, 2004
October 6, 2004
November 3, 2004
December 1, 2004
2003 Agendas and Minutes
January 8, 2003
February 5, 2003
March 5, 2003
March 21, 2003
April 2, 2003
May 7, 2003
June 4, 2003
July 2, 2003
August 6, 2003
September 3, 2003
September 19, 2003
October 1, 2003
October 16, 2003
November 5, 2003
December 3, 2003
2002 Agendas and Minutes
January 9, 2002
February 6, 2002
March 6, 2002
April 3, 2002
April 26, 2002
May 1, 2002
May 28, 2002
June 5, 2002
June 18, 2002
July 1, 2002
July 11, 2002
July 17, 2002
July 20, 2002
July 24, 2002
August 7, 2002
August 21, 2002
September 3, 2002
September 4, 2002
October 2, 2002
October 9, 2002
November 6, 2002
December 4, 2002
2001 Agendas and Minutes
January 3, 2001
January 23, 2001
February 7, 2001
March 7, 2001
March 9, 2001
April 4, 2001
May 2, 2001
June 6, 2001
August 3, 2001
September 5, 2001
September 11, 2001
October 3, 2001
October 9, 2001
November 13, 2001
November 28, 2001
December 12, 2001
2000 Agendas and Minutes
January 5, 2000
February 9, 2000
March 1, 2000
April 18, 2000
May 3, 2000
June 7, 2000
June 26, 2000
July 6, 2000
July 12, 2000
September 6, 2000
October 4, 2000
November 1, 2000
December 13, 2000