Attorneys Across Washington State Condemn Rob McKenna's Involvement in Anti-Carbon Fee Ad Campaign
Attorneys across Washington state are condemning former Attorney General Rob McKenna’s involvement in an ad opposing the carbon fee ballot initiative, Initiative 1631. It's unethical, they say.
'No on 1631' ads featuring McKenna clog commercial breaks on cable networks as well as streaming services. They're everywhere, and they're disingenuous.
"As Attorney General,” McKenna says in the ad, “consumer protection was my top priority—that’s why I’m speaking out against Initiative 1631.”
What he fails to disclose is that he works as an attorney for the Chevron Corporation.
Chevron is a company that has donated $500,000 alone to the 'No on 1631' campaign, and a company that will be directly impacted by a carbon fee if it passes. This nondisclosure on McKenna's behalf may be a violation of the Washington State Court's Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC).
Knoll Lowney is an attorney who has spoken out against McKenna and is representing the Washingtonians for Ethical Government (WFEG), a nonprofit founded to serve as an open government and campaign finance watchdog. Together, they've filed a formal complaint with the Washington State Bar Association against McKenna.
https://www.thestranger.com/slog/2018/10/25/34489328/attorneys-across-washington-state-condemn-rob-mckennas-involvement-in-anti-carbon-fee-ad-campaign
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