The Washington State Public Disclosure Commission dismissed a complaint filed by Councilmember Matt Richardson, claiming Mayor Dave Enslow, City Attorney Brett Vinson and Councilmember Steve Allsop allowed council meetings to serve as a platform for Pam Roach’s Senate campaign.

During the regular council meetings of Aug. 16, Sept. 20, Oct. 4 and Oct. 18, Richardson claimed personal attacks were allowed against him.

At the time, he and Sen. Roach were opponents in the 31st district Senate race.

In a letter addressed to Richardson, the PDC stated the mayor and Diane Supler, the city administrator requested PDC advice regarding the city’s adherence to the Revised Code of Washington RCW, which includes the laws regarding appropriate actions at council meetings. According to the letter, Supler contacted the PDC on Oct. 14 to verify whether statements during some council meetings could be considered campaign assistance. On Oct. 15, Enslow contacted the PDC with similar concerns.

The PDC ruled council did not allow inappropriate statements and is not in violation of any laws.