Iowa Ethics board disciplines Rep. Eddie Andrews of Johnston

The Iowa Ethics and Marketing campaign Disclosure Board met final week to debate penalties towards Republican Rep. Eddie Andrews of Johnston concerning a scarcity of attribution on marketing campaign supplies.

• However a significant a part of the listening to centered across the “disrespect” Andrews confirmed the board during the last 12 months as they investigated complaints towards him.

State of play: Two complaints had been filed towards Andrews final 12 months concerning marketing campaign indicators and handout supplies that lacked the legally-required attributions saying “Paid for by Eddie Andrews of Iowa.”

• Karin Derry, the Democratic candidate who ran towards Andrews within the 2020 election for a Home seat in Johnston, filed the complaints.

What occurred: The board determined final week to solely nice Andrews $250 for the pamphlets. They determined he didn’t violate marketing campaign regulation for the indicators.

Sure, however: The board did comply with reprimand Andrews for lack of cooperation as they investigated the signal complaints.

• A reprimand is a symbolic, chastising gesture from the board.

What they’re saying: Board member James Albert identified they’ve spent practically a 12 months investigating the signal grievance and requested Andrews a number of instances for proof.

• He did not reply till after the board took motion and imposed a $500 nice. A lawyer representing Andrews then despatched the proof that he was in compliance.
• “It is disrespect of this company,” Albert stated throughout the assembly.

Of be aware: Andrews didn’t reply to our request for remark.