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Uinta County Attorney Responds to Goldwater Institute Electioneering Complaint

ByTyson Brooks

TLDR

The Uinta County Attorney’s Office has responded to the Goldwater Institute’s request for an investigation into alleged misuse of public resources during the campaign for the 1% special purpose excise tax on the November 4 ballot.
In her letter, County Attorney Loretta Howieson Kallas said that the concerns were misdirected, that the individuals named do not qualify as local officers under state law, and that no criminal or ethical violations were found.

What You Need to Know

  • 📄 Letter dated October 23, 2025: County Attorney Loretta Howieson Kallas responded to Parker Jackson of the Goldwater Institute, addressing allegations that local government entities used public resources to promote the tax.
  • ⚖️ Jurisdiction issue: Kallas wrote that her office lacks investigative authority for such matters and that any criminal complaints must be filed with local law enforcement or the Uinta County Clerk.
  • 🧑‍⚖️ No statutory violation found: The response explains that neither Kim Larson, Director of the Evanston Parks and Recreation District, nor Eric Quinney, Chief Administrative Officer of Uinta County Fire and Ambulance, qualify as “local officers” or “public officials” under Wyoming Statute §9-13-102(a).
  • 💬 Use of Facebook posts: The letter clarifies that posts made on public agency pages appear to have been educational in nature rather than political advocacy, and that no evidence of misuse of public funds or time was identified.
  • 🏛️ Conclusion: The County Attorney’s Office will take no further action, and referred any continued concerns to the Uinta County Clerk or relevant law enforcement agencies.
  • 🗳️ Context: The exchange comes amid ongoing debate over the 1% tax proposal, which would fund a new Evanston aquatic center and emergency equipment purchases countywide.

The response by the county attorneys office

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