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MCSO bids farewell to Paul Penzone on his last day as Maricopa County Sheriff

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office officials posted a farewell message from Paul Penzone on his final day as sheriff.

pen zone announced his decision not to seek re-election At the same time as his term of office expires in October 2023, he also announced his decision to step down before the end of his second term.

In his farewell message, Mr. Penzone expressed his gratitude for the department and the opportunity to serve in its role.

Mr. Penzone has served as Maricopa County Sheriff since 2016. lost Republican incumbent Joe Arpaio. Before his loss to Pennzone, Arpaio served as Maricopa County's sheriff for 24 years.Then he tried to do this run for senate In 2018, his old job 2020, and Mayor of Fountain Hills None of the bids were successful.

Interim Sheriff Russ Skinner has been appointed and will serve until the November election, when voters will choose the next sheriff.

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