City of Raymond v. Runyon

Michael Runyon appeals a summary judgment finding that he violated RCW 42.23.030 because his interest in a city contract conflicted with his duty as Public Works Commissioner. Runyon owns a rock quarry two and one-half miles outside Raymond, Washington. The citizens of Raymond elected him Public Works Commissioner. Runyon’s quarry sold rock to contractors holding city contracts authorized both before and after he took office. Runyon tried to insulate himself from violating the statute by delegating authority to approve change orders to a subordinate and by giving rock to the city when yearly…