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Lee Grochmal
Data last updated: F-1 statements filed through Oct 13, 2026 · contributions through Oct 14, 2026 · lobbyist reports through Sep 30, 2026 (read Oct 14, 2026)
Superior Court Judge, Whatcom County Superior Court, Position 3
Statements of financial affairs (F-1)
| Period | Filed | What it lists |
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2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31
Superior Court Judge, Whatcom County Superior Court | 2026-02-21 | 3 income, 5 accounts, 2 real estate, 2 creditors, 2 gifts |
2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31
Superior Court Judge, Whatcom County Superior Court | 2025-03-24 | 3 income, 5 accounts, 2 real estate, 2 creditors, 1 gifts |
Findings
Context Gifts and meals · the statement
Listed $30,000 in meals, travel or seminars from 1 source
The statement lists 2 items; the largest source is Dave Grochmal ($30,000). These are the kinds of gifts the F-1 asks for: meals over $100, and travel or seminar costs paid by an organization, which the $100 gift limit doesn't cover.
What to check- Who the sources are, and whether any has business before the official's agency or body.
- For state officials: whether a source also appears on lobbyist reports.
- 2025-12-25 Dave Grochmal · gift · $15,000
- 2025-12-25 Dave Grochmal · gift · $15,000
Rule: Meals, travel and seminars accepted
“(l) A list of each occasion, specifying date, donor, and amount, at which food and beverage in excess of $100 was accepted under RCW 42.52.150 (7); (m) A list of each occasion, specifying date, donor, and amount, at which items specified in RCW 42.52.150 (1)(c) (iv) and (vi) were accepted;”RCW 29B.55.030(1)(l), (m) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Context Gifts and meals · the statement
Listed $40,000 in meals, travel or seminars from 1 source
The statement lists 1 item; the largest source is Dave and Mary Grochmal ($40,000). These are the kinds of gifts the F-1 asks for: meals over $100, and travel or seminar costs paid by an organization, which the $100 gift limit doesn't cover.
What to check- Who the sources are, and whether any has business before the official's agency or body.
- For state officials: whether a source also appears on lobbyist reports.
- 2024-12-25 Dave and Mary Grochmal · family gift · $40,000
Rule: Meals, travel and seminars accepted
“(l) A list of each occasion, specifying date, donor, and amount, at which food and beverage in excess of $100 was accepted under RCW 42.52.150 (7); (m) A list of each occasion, specifying date, donor, and amount, at which items specified in RCW 42.52.150 (1)(c) (iv) and (vi) were accepted;”RCW 29B.55.030(1)(l), (m) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works