Just received this official response from Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon regarding disclosure that he’s being investigated…
Reardon: Allegations are baseless, timing suspect
Statement from Executive Reardon concerning false allegations related to public funds
“I have not been notified or given any details by the Washington State Patrol or anybody else regarding an accusation of ‘misuse of funds.’
“This is a nameless, baseless accusation that comes five days before the election. I am more than confident that voters in Snohomish County will see through this appalling charade and not be duped.
“All funding appropriations and expenditures are reviewed by multiple departments as they are made as well as by the state auditor’s office on an annual basis. There are numerous checks and balances in place to prevent the misuse of public funds and to identify any discrepancies.
“In addition, earlier allegations made against me by a Republican Party Officer in April, regarding the misuse of funds for travel were categorically dismissed by the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission.”
In the meantime The Herald newspaper is reporting Snohomish County Councilman and fellow democrat Dave Somers is the person who got the investigation started in the first place. Click here to see that story.
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November 3, 2011
Everett Government