C3 MICHIGAN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIV one in 373.2629 Cn 48 LEE CHATFIELD pcre SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE October 3, 2019 Representative Hope’ It has come to my attention that you are attempting to adopt an office policy of prohibiting citizens who lawfully exercise their constitutional right to carry a firearm from entering your public office. Such @ discriminatory policy is not only unauthorized but potentially unlawful, and you are hereby directed to immediately refrain from its adoption or implementation ‘f course, your safety and that of your ottice’s employees remains of paramount importance to the House, and | assure you that any specific threat to your safety will be taken seriously and addressed swiftly by our team of sergeants. Sincerely, hn. CEE Speaker of the House Lee ChatfieldNOTICE: For the safety and comfort of my staff and myself, only members of law enforcement may bring firearms into this office. lam always happy to talk with residents of the 67th house district. However, the presence of a firearm is never conducive to an open, meaningful discussion. In fact, firearms are frequently used to control or suppress conversation. (For example: coercive interrogations, forced hostage statements, etc.) You are very welcome to come back to talk with my staff or me without your firearms. Or you can call or email me at your convenience from the privacy and comfort of your own home. Thank you, Lap Kara Hope State Representative — 67" House District email: karahope@house.mi.gov phone: 517.373.0587