Humboldt County Attorney Maggie Fleming announced in a press release this afternoon that she would not be running for a third term.
“It has been a privilege to serve the people of Humboldt County; I think the voters had this opportunity,” she said in the statement. “I believe that during my tenure as District Attorney, the Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office made many important strides in its efforts to achieve justice and improve public safety. The current members of the board are a dedicated and collaborative group that provide excellent service to the county – it has been an honor to work with them.
Fleming was first elected to office in 2014 and succeeded Paul Gallegos, who served three terms, becoming the first woman to hold the office in the history of Humboldt County.
See Fleming’s press release below, as well as a letter she sent to staff today.
PRESS RELEASE
Humboldt County District Attorney Maggie Fleming announced today that she will not run for a third term as District Attorney in the 2022 election. Fleming said: “It has been a privilege to serve the residents of Humboldt County; I thank the voters for this opportunity. I believe that during my tenure as District Attorney, the Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office made many important strides in their efforts to achieve justice and improve public safety. The current members of the board are a dedicated and collaborative group that provide excellent service to the county – it has been an honor to work with them.
Please see the attached letter that District Attorney Maggie Fleming shared with the Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office.
