Maricopa County Supervisor Clint Hickman announced Thursday he would not seek another term in office.

Hickman, who was initially appointed to the Board of Supervisors in 2013, won reelection in 2016 and 2020 for the district that primarily covers the northwest Valley.

A fourth-generation Arizonan, Hickman comes from a longtime farming and agriculture familty and is vice president of the family business, Hickman's Family Farms.

In his statement deciding to not seek reelection, Hickman cites the desire to spend more time with his family.

"I am choosing to give my undivided attention to my wife, children, family business, and friends. I couldn’t be more excited," he said in a statement.

For more than a decade, it has been my privilege to represent the West Valley as a Maricopa County supervisor.

District 3 Supervisor Bill Gates said in a statement he was proud to serve with Hickman for more than seven years, particularly during the recent years when county officials and the board had come under fire regarding federal and state elections.

"As chairman in 2020, Clint Hickman faced intense pressure from leaders of our party to disregard his oath and refuse to certify the results of the Presidential Election," Gates wrote. "Chairman Hickman’s courage in standing up to this pressure as well as his commitment to doing the right thing have long inspired me and my colleagues to serve with the same integrity."

Below is Hickman's full statement.

The communities of District 4 mean the world to me.

I grew up here, worked at our family farm here, met my wife and raised our kids here. To be able to give back to a place that has given so much to me is an honor.

But time is a valuable commodity. We use it, and we never get it back. My family has been gracious and unselfish in supporting me as I’ve campaigned, served, held town halls and breakfasts with constituents, been part of early morning and late-night meetings about county business, made decisions that brought significant attention and had profound impact— all things that come with public service. I’m proud of this period of my life, but I want more time with my family.

Therefore, I will not seek another term as the county supervisor representing District 4.

I am choosing to give my undivided attention to my wife, children, family business, and friends. I couldn’t be more excited.

To my constituents, thank you for trusting me to serve our West Valley. Never forget the power you have as voters to choose your representatives. They can be people of courage and integrity who share your values and put the wellbeing of the community first. It’s my sincere hope that I’ve been that kind of public servant for you.