cell phone of the leader of Americans for Prosperity (AFP). AFP had sent out attack mail that falsely criticized Winder's stance on an issue that never came before a vote on the House floor. This practice, known as "spoofing", is illegal. AFP filed a complaint with the Utah Attorney General's office, but later withdrew the complaint after receiving a public apology from Winder. Winder said "I was taken aback by the mail piece, and in a knee-jerk reaction sent some calls I shouldn't have. I appreciate Evelyn and her team and look forward to a better working relationship going forward." In 2017, Winder was also accused of using multiple user accounts to edit the Wikipedia article about him, to promote his accomplishments and remove unflattering information. He refused to confirm or deny the allegation. Publications John R. Winder: Pioneer, Temple Builder, Dairyman; Horizon Publishers; ; (1999; Hardback) Counselors to the Prophets; Eborn Books; ; (2001; Hardback) The Christmas Animals: A Children's Book illustrated by Lindsey E. Ayres; Eborn Books; , (2002; Hardback) Ned Winder: The antics and adventures of a Utah Legend; with Bret R. Bassett, (2002; Paperback) Presiding Bishops; Eborn Books; , (2003; Hardback) Utah in 2050: Glimpses of Our Future; Eborn Books; , (2003; Hardback) Presidents and Prophets: The Story of America's Presidents and the LDS Church; Covenant Communications; , (September 2007; Hardback) Life Lessons from Fathers of Faith: Inspiring True Stories About Latter-day Dads with Gary W. Toyn; Covenant Communications; , (2010; Hardback) When the White House Comes to Zion with Ronald L. Fox; Covenant Communications; , (2011; Hardback) It's Fun to Be the Mayor: A children's book illustrated by Andrea Vitali; Eborn Books; ; (2011; Hardback) Images of America: West Valley City; Arcadia Publishing; ; (2012; Paperback) Called to Serve: Celebrating Missionary Work around the World; Covenant Communications; ; (2014; Paperback) Guy Stuff in the Scriptures; Covenant Communications; ; (2014; Paperback) Favorite Scriptures of 100 American; Plain Sight Publishing; ; (2019; Hardback) Notes External links 1976 births Living people Mayors of West Valley City, Utah 21st-century American historians 21st-century American male writers Writers from Utah Historians of the Latter Day Saint movement Harvard Kennedy School alumni University of Utah alumni People from West Valley City, Utah American Latter Day Saint writers Utah Republicans Utah city council members Latter Day Saints from Utah American male non-fiction writers