• New mayor, councilmember and judge begin terms
Ru Rok officially became the Mayor of the Town of Star Valley Ranch on Tuesday, February 4 after being sworn into office. The swearing-in ceremony took place during the Town Council meeting. Rok replaces former Mayor Kathleen Buyers who resigned from the position in December due to plans to move out of Star Valley. Rok was selected by the council to replace Buyers for the remainder of her term.
The appointment of Rok as Mayor left a vacancy in the Town Council, one that was filled last week when Wade Bitter was appointed by the council to fill the vacancy. Bitter was also sworn into office during the meeting on February 4.
In addition, Larry Lawton was sworn in as the town’s new Municipal Court Judge. Judge Lawton replaces Ron McKim, who recently retired from the position. Lawton also serves as Municipal Judge for the Town of Thayne.