Almost one complaint in six involved what is known as the Nigerian letter fraud.
The complaint involved actions from 1982 to early 1986.
Some complaints involve simple flaws that need to be fixed right away.
The Department handled an increased number of complaints involving illegal drugs.
As of today, there have been more than 4,300 complaints about the tires, involving 525 injuries, the agency said.
Other occasional complaints, also resolved without court action, have involved prayers and Bible stories over the school's public address systems.
One complaint involved a stock that went bad immediately after they bought, giving them a loss of more than $50,000 when they sold.
Chief Thornton said he was not aware of any complaints or code violations involving the building.
"If this complaint involved immigrants from Europe we wouldn't be having this hearing," he said.
Their complaint with the campaign finance legislation involves the use of some public money and voluntary spending limits.