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    A R K A N S A S E T H I C S C O M M I S S I O N

    910 WEST SECOND STREET, SUITE 100

    LITTLE ROCK, AR 72201

    Phone (501) 324-9600 Toll Free (800) 422-7773

    C I T I Z E N C O M P L A I N T F O R M

    The undersigned person files this complaint and requests that the Arkansas Ethics Commission

    conduct an investigation concerning the facts and actions detailed below for the purpose of determining

    whether or not there has been a violation of laws under the Commission's jurisdiction.

    1. Identify the person you are complaining about:

    N a m e : A s a H u t c h i n s o n

    Address: 1800 Center St.

    Little Rock. AR 72201

    Position or Title: Governor of Arkansas

    Phone: (Home)

    (Work) (501)682-2345

    2. State in your own words the detailed facts and the actions of the person named in section 1 which

    prompted you to make this complaint. The brief space provided below is not intended to limit your

    statement of facts. Please use the back of this form or additional sheets if necessary. Include relevant

    dates, times, and the names, and addresses of other persons whom you believe have knowledge of the

    fac ts .

    S e e A t t a c h e d

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    Summary: Governor Asa Hutchinson appeared at two campaign events in support of State Sen.

    Eddie Joe Williams on Monday, February 29, 2016, beginning at 7:30 a.m. and continuing until

    roughly 11:00 a.m. In so doing doing, and by devoting time during normal business hours to Sen.

    Williams' campaign. Gov. Hutchinson violated Ark. Code Ann. § 7-1-103.

    Facts & Law: On February 28, 2016, Sen. Eddie Joe Williams posted an announcement on his

    campaign Facebook page in reference to two "Meet & Greet with Asa Hutchinson" events to take

    place on Monday, February 29, 2016. The first event was to begin at 7:30 a.m. at Grinds Coffee

    Co. in Cabot, with the second event to follow at 9:00 a.m. at Vilonia Senior Citizen Center in

    Vilonia. See Exhibit 1.

    Pictures posted on Sen. Williams' Facebook page, as well as pictures posted on other Facebook

    pages, confirmed that Gov. Hutchinson was at both events. Exhibit 2 (Cabot event) and Exhibit

    3 (Vilonia event). A video of Gov. Hutchinson speaking in support of Sen. Williams at the Cabot

    event is also available at:

    https://www.facebook.eom/eddie.williams.5/videos/10156513170695542/

    Under Arkansas law:

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    The "usual office hours" of the Arkansas Governor's office are 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday

    through Friday. February 29,2016, was not a state of federal holiday. The Governor's usual office

    hours that day were therefore 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. By "devot[ing] time or labor during usual

    office hours" on February 29, 2016, Asa Hutchinson has violated Ark. Code Ann. § 7-1-

    103(a)(2)(A)(i).

    Furthermore, because Sen. Williams was seeking election to the office of Arkansas State Senator,

    he is a state candidate, rather than a federal candidate. The Ethics Commission's decisions in Case

    Nos. 2016-CO-008 and 2016-CO-009 specify that Ark. Code Ann. § 7-l-103(a)(2)(A)(i) applies to

    instances where a public servant devotes time to the campaign of a state-level candidate.

    Accordingly, because this complaint is proper under Ark. Code Ann. § 7-6-218(a), is signed, and

    states facts constituting an alleged violation within the jurisdiction of the Arkansas Ethics

    Commission, I request that this violation be investigate pursuant to Ark. Code Ann. § 7-6-

    218(b)(1)(A).

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    Go Eddie Joe Williams added an event.

    February 28 •

    Exhibit 1

    ' E d d i e J o e

    W i l l i a m s

    F E B M e e t a n d G r e e t w i t h G o v . A s a H u t c h i n .

    QQ ^ ' Vilonia Senior Citizens • Vilonia

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    C o m m e n t S h a r e

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    Go Eddie Joe Wil l iams added an event.

    February 28 •

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    E x h i b i t 2

    ^ state Senate Distr ict 29

    and Greet wim Gov Asa Hutchinson

    iA Public • Meetup • Hosted by Go Eddie Joe Williams

    i t I n t e r e s t e d

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    Q Monday, February 29 at 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

    about 1 month ago

    Grinds Coffee Co.

    1904 S Pine St, Cabot. Arkansas 72023

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    Exhibit 3

    Public • Meetup • Hosted by Go Eddie Joe Williams

    -A - I n t e re s te d

    + Going

    Q Monday, February 29 at 9 AM -10 AM

    about 1 month ago

    Vilonia Senior Citizens

    10 Bise Dr, Vilonia, Arkansas 72173

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    Exhibit 4

    Kimberiy Buchberger

    February 29 near Cabot •

    It was an honor this morning to meet our governor

    Asa Hutchison, and hang out with my good friend

    E d d i e J o e .

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    W a s L a w r e n c e N i c e

    February 29 at 8;20am

    Tammy Griswold glad to see you didnt dress up

    for the occasion goober hahahahha

    February 29 at 5:03pm

    Kimberiy Buchberger Girl I had just got off the

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    Exhibit 5

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    E d d i e J o e W i l l i a m s

    February 29 • ^

    Thank you Mayor Firestone and the city of Vilonia.

    Great turn out this morning in Vilonia. Polls open in

    the morning at 730a and close at 730p. I'm asking

    for your vote to continue serving you as you State

    Senator Dist. 29. ##goeddiejoe — with Vilonia Car

    Club. Vilonia Chamber, April Smith Burroughs,

    Bethany Williams Hartz and Oscar Jones.

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