KELLY TOWNSEND 1700 WEST WASHINGTON, SUITE 110 PHOENIX. ARIZONA 85007-2844 CAPITOL PHONE: (502) 926?4467 CAPITOL FAX: (602) 417-3013 TOLL FREE: 1-800-352-8404 ktownsend@azleg.gov DISTRICT 16 ?riznua gamma nf ?h?enix, ?riznna 851111? Members of the Ethics Committee Arizona House of Representatives 1700 W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85007 Re: Ethics Complaint regarding Representative David Stringer Dear Members of the Committee: COMMITTEES: ELECTIONS CHAIRMAN. EDUCATION FEDERAL RELATIONS By this letter, I submit a formal ethics complaint against Representative David Stringer. have personal knowledge based on my review of two articles, one from the Arizona Daily Independent, and one from the Phoenix New Times, that Representative Stringer has a potential criminal history involving child pornography. Representative Stringer was allegedly ordered to seek treatment at Dr. Berlin?s program at John Hopkin's University School Of Medicine for his crime. By this conduct, if true, Representative Stringer has engaged in conduct that compromises the character of himself, members of the House and indeed holds the entire legislature up to contempt and condemnation. The Ethics Committee is empowered to investigate complaints and charges against members, A.R.S. 38?519, as well as claims of disorderly conduct, Ariz. Const. Art. 4, Pt. 2 11. Ethics Committee jurisdiction extends to violations of the Rules of the House, state or federal laws or any conduct that disrupts the orderly business of this institution. This is especially true when conduct of a member violates the public trust or adversely re?ects upon the House. Unethical, unprofessional or even immoral conduct is no less disorderly when that conduct impacts the integrity of this institution and its duty to the people of Arizona. I cannot tolerate even reports of current or past conduct, that if true, would hold an elected member up to shameful public dishonor and scorn. The people demand their elected Officials to be of the highest character and reputation. Recent disturbing revelations regarding Representative David Stringer demand further and formal investigation. Conversely, it would appear that the two accounts in each report about this incident are con?icting, and in order to make a decision proper course of action, and to allow Re defend himself, it is my belief that this should be referre consideration. presentative Stringer and opportunity to to the Ethics Committee for proper I declare under penalty of perjury the factual matters and things stated in this complaint are true and correct to the best of my own personal knowledge, information and belief. Based on the foregoing, I request the Ethics Committee investi whether Representative David Stringer be subj expulsion by the House for disorderly behavior pursuant to Rule 1. gate and make recommendations, including ect to censure or other discipline, including Sincerely, ownsend Legis ve District 16 State of Arizona 35. County of Maric0pa Wbewd and sworn Mto before me on thiS?zi5 day 2013;, by Jail/WW7 ?zz/1% I Notary Public Signature 5 i MARICOPA OUNTY i uyConmExptresJan. 112020]