It came as little surprise at this point, but on Monday, Kern County Supervisor Mike Maggard made it official by announcing he will not seek reelection to a fifth term in June.

He wrote in a late morning email that, after 30 years of elected service, he has too often placed service to his community ahead of serving his own family. His plan now is to spend more time with his children and grandchildren — but not on a full-time basis until he leaves office.