State of Washington

Ethics Advisory Committee

Question

Is it proper for a superior court judge to be listed as a sponsor of a reception honoring successful and unsuccessful Asian candidates for non-partisan offices such as mayor and school board member?

Answer

The Code of Judicial Conduct does not prohibit a judge from acting as a sponsor of a reception intended to honor successful and unsuccessful Asian candidates for non-partisan offices providing the reception does not have as one of its purposes the solicitation of funds for the candidates or others.

Opinion 87-12

12/08/1987