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Richard E Elliott
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)
City Council Member, City of Ellensburg, Position 6
Statements of financial affairs (F-1)
| Period | Filed | What it lists |
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2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31
City Council Member, City of Ellensburg | 2026-04-10 | 5 income, 8 accounts, 1 businesses, 1 real estate, 3 gifts |
2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31
City Council Member, City of Ellensburg | 2025-04-14 | 4 income, 9 accounts, 1 businesses, 1 real estate, 5 gifts |
Findings
Context Gifts and meals · the statement
Listed $4,600 in meals, travel or seminars from 1 source
The statement lists 3 items; the largest source is IAFC ($4,600). 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.
- 2025-08-12 IAFC · Flights, Hotel for a conference · $2,000
- 2025-03-17 IAFC · Flights, Hotel for a conference · $1,600
- 2025-07-16 IAFC · Flights, Hotel for a conference · $1,000
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 $9,100 in meals, travel or seminars from 2 sources
The statement lists 5 items; the largest source is Wildland Policy Committee ($7,900). 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.
- 2024-03-15 Wildland Fire Policy Committee · Accommodations/Food/Airfare · $1,200
- 2024-03-25 Wildland Policy Committee · Accommodations/Food/Airfare · $1,500
- 2024-04-12 Wildland Policy Committee · Accommodations/Food/Airfare · $2,000
- 2024-06-06 Wildland Policy Committee · Accommodations/Food/Airfare · $2,200
- 2024-08-15 Wildland Policy Committee · Accommodations/Food/Airfare · $2,200
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