Sheriff Steve Freitas released the following statement today:
Today I am announcing my retirement as the Sheriff of Sonoma County effective August 1st. I have struggled with some medical issues for more than a year now and it is time to do what is best for my family and my health.
It has been a privilege to be the Sheriff for the past six and a half years and to have worked at the Sheriff’s Office for so long. I will always love the Sheriff’s Office and I’m proud of the work they do for the people of Sonoma County.
I have asked the Board of Supervisors to appoint Assistant Sheriff Rob Giordano as Sheriff. Rob is absolutely the best person for the job until the public elects a new Sheriff next year. He has committed to not run for Sheriff in the upcoming election, so his appointment should have no effect on the people’s vote for the next Sheriff. I have complete confidence in Rob, his abilities and his temperament to be the Sheriff.
I would like to personally thank all the people and organizations who have supported me and the Sheriff’s Office over the years…Thank you!
My best wishes and prayers go out to everyone at the Sheriff’s Office, the County, all the agencies we work with and the people of Sonoma County.
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