The Wyoming House of Representatives rejected a motion to use a Special Investigative Committee to determine if Cheyenne Rep. Dan Zwonitzer lives in his House district.
Zwonitzer told the House that he has two residences, including one in his district. But some wanted a special committee to investigate claims raised by the state Republican Party and others that Zwonitzer does not live in his district.
Sheridan Rep. Mark Jennings said the investigation is a good idea.
“You know if it was me, I would want for the truth to come out and I would hope that each of us would want the truth to come forward,” said Jennings.
Cheyenne Rep. Bob Nicholas said it’s easy to look at the information Zwonitzer provided and determine there was no need for an investigation.
Only 24 out of 60 Representatives voted for the investigation and Speaker of the House Eric Barlow declared the matter closed.
After the vote, Zwonitzer said he was glad to finally address the matter.
“I think maybe that’s been the most frustrating, that over the past two weeks a whole lot of people were sending emails and complaints and really not one of them just called me directly or emailed me to ask a question,” said Zwonitzer.
Despite a lawsuit over the matter, he added that most of his constituents have been supportive.