Town attorney says anonymous resignation demand was 'an attempt to blackmail' and referred matter to law enforcement

Town Attorney Kevin Voyles told the Star Valley Ranch Town Council on Feb. 10 that an anonymous letter received Jan. 26 demanded his resignation and threatened a complaint to the Wyoming State Bar, and he characterized the letter as "an attempt to blackmail" him.

Voyles outlined three areas cited in the anonymous correspondence: his representation on a fire agreement between the town and Mid Valley Fire District, his firm's handling of an ordinance violation involving Northridge Homes, and his involvement with an annexation petition linked to a party referred to in the record as "Bucket List" for Mountain Estates. Voyles said he had addressed potential conflicts in each matter by recusing himself where appropriate, disclosing relationships, or seeking special counsel.

Voyles said details in the anonymous letter appeared to include information that could only have been discussed during a council executive session, raising the possibility that a council member either wrote the letter or shared confidential information with the author. He said he has referred the matter to law enforcement for investigation.

Mayor Rok expressed personal support for Voyles and said the behavior described in the attorney’s remarks was disappointing. The council did not take formal disciplinary action or vote on the matter during the meeting.

The remarks came during the announcements and proclamations portion of the Feb. 10 agenda; Voyles’ statement and the mayor’s response were the only public actions recorded on the matter at this meeting. The council may address personnel or confidentiality concerns in a future session if further evidence or a formal complaint emerges.