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Public commenter urges PDC to phase out 'mini' reporting; staff outlines conversion burden

Washington State Public Disclosure Commission · December 11, 2025
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Summary

A treasurer and public commenter told the commission Dec. 11 that 'mini' reporting undermines transparency; staff presented data showing conversion from mini to full reporting consumes significant staff time and discussed enforcement and deadline options.

Connor Edwards, a treasurer who addressed the commission during public comment, urged the Public Disclosure Commission to phase out the 'mini' reporting option, saying it allows a class of candidates to avoid filing C3 and C4 reports and leaves voters unable to see campaign funding sources. "Allowing a class of candidates to just simply not file any C3 or C4 reports goes against the most basic principles of transparency," Edwards said.

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