https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/03/10/santa-clara-county-sheriff-laurie-smiths-statement-on-why-she-wont-run-again/

This is the statement released by Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith on why she decided not to seek re-election to the job:

“I want to thank the residents of Santa Clara County for allowing me to serve as your Sheriff for the last 24 years and in the Sheriff’s Office for the last 49. We have accomplished much since I was first sworn as a Deputy Sheriff’s Matron in 1973.