Humboldt County District Attorney Maggie Fleming announced in a press release this afternoon that she will not seek a third term in office.
“It has been a privilege to serve the people of Humboldt County; I thank the voters for the opportunity,” she said in the release. “I believe that during my tenure as D.A., the Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office has made many important advances in its efforts to achieve justice and enhance public safety. The current people in the office are a dedicated, collaborative group that provides excellent service to the county — it has been an honor to work with them.”
Fleming was first elected to the office in 2014 and took over for Paul Gallegos, who served three terms, becoming the first woman to hold the position in Humboldt County’s history.
See the press release from Fleming below, as well as a letter she sent staff today.
PRESS RELEASE
Humboldt County District Attorney Maggie Fleming announced today that she will not seek a third term as District Attorney in the 2022 election. Fleming said: “It has been a privilege to serve the people of Humboldt County; I thank the voters for the opportunity. I believe that during my tenure as D.A., the Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office has made many important advances in its efforts to achieve justice and enhance public safety. The current people in the Office are a dedicated, collaborative group that provides excellent service to the County – it has been an honor to work with them.”
Please see the attached letter District Attorney Maggie Fleming shared with the Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office.
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I have known and worked with Maggie for many years. She is a wonderful, honorable, and highly capable and professional person who truly loves her community and is committed to truth and justice. Her absence will be deeply felt. I wish Maggie the very best on her next adventure.
Chief Watson (retired)
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