STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF RICHLAND BEFORE THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION IN THE MATTER OF: Complaint C2022-147 FIFTH AMENDED State Ethics Commission NOTICE OF HEARING Complainant. Nikki Fontana Respondent. The State Ethics Commission has determined that there is probable cause pursuant to Section 8-13-320(10)(i), Code of Laws, South Carolina, 1976, as amended, in the above-captioned complaint. The Commission will convene a formal hearing into the matter in accordance with Section 8-13-320(10)(i) & (j), Code of Laws, South Carolina, 1976, as amended, and State Ethics Commission Regulations, S.C. Code Ann. Regs. 52-707 (1997 Cum. Supp.) on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. at the Commission Hearing Room located at: 201 Executive Center Drive, Suite 150, Columbia, South Carolina 29210. The following allegations will be heard: Richland County, fail to report an October 18, 2021 campaign COUNT ONE contribution in the amount of $250.00 from Donald & Wendy FAILURE TO FILE PRE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE Pleasants, in violation of Section 8-13-1308(F). REPORT SECTION 8-13-1308(D)(1), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS COUNT THIRTY AMENDED FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION SECTION That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED Richland County, fail to file a 2021 Pre-Election Campaign Disclosure That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in Report (CDR), in violation of Section 8-13-1308(D)(1). Richland County, fail to report an October 21, 2021 campaign COUNT TWO contribution in the amount of $750.00 from Barefoot Zoological FAILURE TO FILE CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REPORT SECTION Gardens, LLC, in violation of Section 8-13-1308(F). 8-13-1308(B), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED COUNT THIRTY-ONE That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION SECTION Richland County, fail to 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED file 2022 Quarter 1 CDR, in violation of Section 8-13-1308(B). That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in COUNT THREE Richland County, fail to report an October 22, 2021 campaign FAILURE TO FILE CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REPORT SECTION contribution in the amount of $400.00 from DMAC Enterprises, LLC, 8-13-1308(B), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED in violation of Section 8-13-1308(F). That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in COUNT THIRTY-TWO Richland County, fail to file 2022 Quarter 2 CDR, in violation of FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION SECTION Section 8-13-1308(B). 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED COUNT FOUR That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in FAILURE TO FILE CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REPORT SECTION Richland County, fail to report an October 26, 2021 campaign 8-13-1308(B), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED contribution in the amount of $1,000.00 from Penny Chimile, in That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in violation of Section 8-13-1308(F). Richland County, fail to file 2022 Quarter 3 CDR, in violation of COUNT THIRTY-THREE Section 8-13-1308(B). FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION SECTION COUNT FIVE 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED FAILURE TO FILE CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REPORT SECTION That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in 8-13-1308(B), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED Richland County, fail to report an October 27, 2021 campaign That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in contribution in the amount of $1,000.00 from Thomas Staats, Jr., in Richland County, fail to file 2022 Quarter 4 CDR, in violation of violation of Section 8-13-1308(F). Section 8-13-1308(B). COUNT THIRTY-FOUR COUNT SIX FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION SECTION FAILURE TO FILE CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REPORT SECTION 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED 8-13-1308(B), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in Richland County, fail to report an October 29, 2021 campaign Richland County, fail to file 2023 Quarter 1 CDR, in violation of contribution in the amount of $1,000.00 from Foxfire Communicants, Section 8-13-1308(B). LLC, in violation of Section 8-13-1308(F). COUNT SEVEN COUNT THIRTY-FIVE FAILURE TO FILE CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REPORT SECTION FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION SECTION 8-13-1308(B), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in Richland County, fail to file 2023 Quarter 2 CDR, in violation of Richland County, fail to report an October 29, 2021 campaign Section 8-13-1308(B). contribution in the amount of $500.00 from Jon Coyne, in violation COUNT EIGHT of Section 8-13-1308(F). FAILURE TO FILE CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REPORT SECTION COUNT THIRTY-SIX 8-13-1308(B), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION SECTION That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED Richland County, fail to file 2023 Quarter 3 CDR, in violation of That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in Section 8-13-1308(B). Richland County, fail to report campaign contributions of $100.00 or COUNT NINE less in the aggregate on her 2021 Pre-Election CDR, in violation of FAILURE TO FILE CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REPORT SECTION Section 8-13-1308(F). 8-13-1308(B), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED COUNT THIRTY-SEVEN That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION SECTION Richland County, fail to file 2023 Quarter 4 CDR, in violation of 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED Section 8-13-1308(B). That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in COUNT TEN Richland County, fail to report campaign contributions of $100.00 FAILURE TO FILE CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REPORT SECTION or less in the aggregate on her 2021 Quarter 4 CDR, in violation of 8-13-1308(B), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED Section 8-13-1308(F). That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in COUNT THIRTY-EIGHT Richland County, fail to file 2024 Quarter 1 CDR, in violation of FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURE SECTION Section 8-13-1308(B). 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED COUNT ELEVEN That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in FAILURE TO FILE CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE REPORT SECTION Richland County, fail to report a September 28, 2021 campaign 8-13-1308(B), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED expenditure in the amount of $67.00 to USPS, in violation of Section That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in 8-13-1308(F). Richland County, fail to file 2024 Quarter 2 CDR, in violation of COUNT THIRTY-NINE Section 8-13-1308(B). FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURE SECTION COUNT TWELVE 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION SECTION That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED in Richland County, fail to report an October 1, 2021 campaign That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in expenditure in the amount of $315.00 to Sand Dollar, in violation of Richland County, fail to report a September 16, 2021 campaign Section 8-13-1308(F). contribution in the amount of $500.00 from Keith Hinson, in violation COUNT FORTY of Section 8-13-1308(F). FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURE SECTION COUNT THIRTEEN 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION SECTION 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in in Richland County, fail to report an October 7, 2021 campaign Richland County, fail to report a September 17, 2021 campaign expenditure in the amount of $1,500.00 to Outdoor gosq.com, in contribution in the amount of $500.00 from AM & RD Title Agency, violation of Section 8-13-1308(F). LLC, in violation of Section 8-13-1308(F). COUNT FORTY-ONE COUNT FOURTEEN FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURE SECTION FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION SECTION 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in in Richland County, fail to report an October 8, 2021 campaign Richland County, fail to report a September 17, 2021 campaign expenditure in the amount of $331.56 to Pronto Pres Comp., in contribution in the amount of $500.00 from Robert Guyton, PC, in violation of Section 8-13-1308(F). violation of Section 8-13-1308(F). COUNT FORTY-TWO COUNT FIFTEEN FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURE SECTION FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION SECTION 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in Richland County, fail to report an October 13, 2021 campaign Richland County, fail to report a September 17, 2021 campaign expenditure in the amount of $2,402.64 to Pronto Pres Comp., in contribution in the amount of $500.00 from Founders National Golf, violation of Section 8-13-1308(F). LLC, in violation of Section 8-13-1308(F). COUNT FORTY-THREE COUNT SIXTEEN FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURE SECTION FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION SECTION 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in Richland County, fail to report an October 27, 2021 campaign Richland County, fail to report a September 20, 2021 campaign expenditure in the amount of $2,402.64 to Pronto Pres Comp., in contribution in the amount of $500.00 from Big Block Properties, LLC, violation of Section 8-13-1308(F). in violation of Section 8-13-1308(F). COUNT FORTY-FOUR COUNT SEVENTEEN FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURE SECTION FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION SECTION 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in Richland County, fail to report an October 28, 2021 campaign Richland County, fail toreport a September 21, 2021 campaign expenditure in the amount of $5,000.00 to Palmetto Associated contribution in the amount of $250.00 from Ten Mile, LLC, in violation Services, in violation of Section 8-13-1308(F). of Section 8-13-1308(F). COUNT FORTY-FIVE COUNT EIGHTEEN FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURE SECTION FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION SECTION 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in Richland County, fail to report a November 9, 2021 campaign Richland County, fail to report a September 22, 2021 campaign expenditure in the amount of $635.00 to Political Marketing contribution in the amount of $250.00 from Dylan Andrew, in violation International, Inc., in violation of Section 8-13-1308(F). of Section 8-13-1308(F). COUNT FORTY-SIX COUNT NINETEEN FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURE SECTION FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION SECTION 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in Richland County, fail to report a November 18, 2021 campaign Richland County, fail to report a September 22, 2021 campaign expenditure in the amount of $1,416.00 to NMB Times, in violation contribution in the amount of $500.00 from Charles A. Brown, in of Section 8-13-1308(F). violation of Section 8-13-1308(F). COUNT FORTY-SEVEN COUNT TWENTY FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURE SECTION FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION SECTION 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in Richland County, fail to report a November 18, 2021 campaign Richland County, fail to report a September 22, 2021 campaign expenditure in the amount of $2,000.00 to Palmetto Associated contribution in the amount of $1,000.00 from Beach Homes of NMB, Services, in violation of Section 8-13-1308(F). LLC, in violation of Section 8-13-1308(F). COUNT FORTY-EIGHT COUNT TWENTY-ONE FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURE SECTION FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION SECTION 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in Richland County, fail to report a March 21, 2022 campaign in Richland County, fail to report an October 1, 2021 campaign expenditure in the amount of $83.00 to USPS, in violation of Section contribution in the amount of $1,000.00 from KTAD Holdings, LLC, 8-13-1308(F). in violation of Section 8-13-1308(F). COUNT FORTY-NINE COUNT TWENTY-TWO FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURE SECTION FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION SECTION 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in Richland County, fail to report an October 4, 2022 campaign in Richland County, fail to report an October 6, 2021 campaign expenditure in the amount of $166.00 to USPS, in violation of Section contribution in the amount of $1,000.00 from Cleaning and Lines, 8-13-1308(F). LLC, in violation of Section 8-13-1308(F). COUNT FIFTY COUNT TWENTY-THREE FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURE SECTION FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION SECTION 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did Richland County, fail to report a December 14, 2023 campaign in Richland County, fail to report an October 7, 2021 campaign expenditure in the amount of $113.00 to DDA withdrawal, in violation contribution in the amount of $999.00 from Convenience Store & of Section 8-13-1308(F). More, Inc., in violation of Section 8-13-1308(F). COUNT FIFTY-ONE COUNT TWENTY-FOUR FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURE SECTION FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION SECTION 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in Richland County, fail to report an October 8, 2021 campaign in Richland County, fail to report a June 11, 2024 campaign contribution in the amount of $100.00 from Big Survey Service and expenditure in the amount of $166.00 to USPS, in violation of Supply, in violation of Section 8-13-1308(F). COUNT TWENTY-FIVE Section 8-13-1308(F). FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION SECTION You have the right to be represented by counsel, the right to call 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED and examine witnesses, the right to introduce exhibits, and the That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in Richland County, fail to report an October 11, 2021 campaign right to cross-examine opposing witnesses. This hearing will be contribution in the amount of $1,000.00 from Robert and Deborah open to the public as required by Section 8-13-320(10)(j), Code Wilfong Jr., in violation of Section 8-13-1308(F). of Laws, South Carolina, 1976, as amended. The procedures to COUNT TWENTY-SIX be followed are set forth in the Administrative Procedures Act, FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION SECTION Section 1-23-10, et seq., Code of Laws, South Carolina, 1976, as 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED amended, the State Ethics That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in Richland County, fail toreport an October 12, 2021 campaign Act, Section 8-13-100, et seq., Code of Laws, South Carolina, contribution in the amount of $1,000.00 from Development Resources 1976, as amended, and State Ethics Group, LLC, in violation of Section 8-13-1308(F). COUNT TWENTY-SEVEN Commission Regulations, S.C. Code Ann. Regs. 52-707 (1997 FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION SECTION Cum. Supp.). 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in Richland County, fail to report an October 14, 2021 campaign A pre-hearing conference may be scheduled prior to the hearing contribution in the amount of $100.00 from Michael & Cynthia to allow exchange of Campbell, in violation of Section 8-13-1308(F). COUNT TWENTY-EIGHT witness lists and evidence, marking of exhibits, and disposition FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION SECTION of motions or pleadings. In the event you fail to appear, judgment 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED by default will be rendered against you. If there are any questions That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in Richland County, fail to report an October 18, 2021 campaign concerning the above notice or hearing times, please contact the contribution in the amount of $1,000.00 from AO Hardee & Son, Inc., State Ethics Commission. in violation of Section 8-13-1308(F). COUNT TWENTY-NINE Dated this 10th day, of April 2026. FAILURE TO REPORT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION SECTION 8-13-1308(F), S.C. CODE ANN., 1976, AS AMENDED Meghan Walker Dayson, Executive Director That Nikki Fontana, North Myrtle Beach Councilmember, did in State Ethics Commission