(central square) – After serving on the Maricopa County Supervisory Board since 2016, Bill Gates announced on June 1 that he would not run for re-election in 2024.

Gates announced that statement On Twitter, he said he would “pursue other interests and opportunities.” His announcement comes after the oversight board faced numerous false allegations of election fraud following the 2020 and 2022 elections.

Gates and his family received death threats, criticism and online harassment after endorsing the outcome of the 2020 presidential election, according to The Washington Post on May 6. article. The threats Gates received while overseeing the 2022 election were so violent that he was temporarily moved elsewhere. undisclosed locationaccording to NBC News.

“In Maricopa County, I kept government lean, taxes low, helped the most vulnerable residents, and told the truth about the election despite misinformation,” Gates said. Said.

Brahm Reznik, reporter for KPNX 12 News, an NBC affiliate in Phoenix, said: tweeted“Former Phoenix City Councilman Sal DiCicio is already running for Bill Gates’ third seat in the Maricopa County Council.”

According to the Arizona Central on June 1, article Dicisio said an official announcement would be after the summer, according to Sasha Hapka.

Gates said he intends to complete the remainder of his term and is looking forward to the next chapter of his life.

“As this chapter comes to an end, I am relieved to know that I have led with integrity, compassion and dignity,” Gates said. Said. “Regardless of personal partisan preferences or outside pressures, I remained focused on making this area the best place to live, work and raise a family.”