Grocers group says it will register as political committee after Wash AG alleges campaign finance violations | The Politics Blog | The Olympian

Grocers group says it will register as political committee after Wash AG alleges campaign finance violations | The Politics Blog | The Olympian:

The Grocery Manufacturers Association in Washington, D.C., said Thursday it will file in the state as a political committee to avoid civil prosecution.

Here is a statement from GMA’s Brian Kennedy sent to news outlets by email Thursday afternoon:

“In the spirit of continuing cooperation and in an effort to provide Washington voters with full transparency about GMA’s funding for the “No on 522” campaign, the association has voluntarily decided to establish a Washington State political committee and to file reports with the PDC disclosing the source of all funds used in connection with Washington State elections.

“GMA is taking this action to allow the campaign to focus on the important issues related to the I-522 ballot proposal itself, and to put an end to unnecessary distraction and speculation about sources and amounts of funding. 

 

“GMA has cooperated fully with the Public Disclosure Commission and the Attorney General throughout their investigation, and will continue to engage state authorities in a constructive dialogue in the weeks and months ahead.”

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