Angels Camp, CA…At the close of yesterday’s Calaveras County Board of Supervisors meeting District 4 Supervisor Debbie Ponte read the following statement.

Community of Calaveras County,

Today I announce that I will not be seeking reelection for a second term to the Calaveras Board of Supervisors. My decision was not easy as I enjoy the work and challenge of being a County Supervisor while working with the citizens of our community, governmental agencies, community groups and county staff to help develop policy and provide leadership in our local government.

Last June, my husband and I lost our 22-year-old daughter Michelle and nearly lost my mother to a heart attack the same night our daughter died. Many of my family members and friends were the backbone of my campaign. My mom and Michelle were by my side helping with the many aspects of the campaign including social media, signage, candidate nights and walking the communities of District 4. I believe the mental roller coaster and the emotional turmoil of a campaign is not something I wish to endure at this point in my life or to put my family and close friends in the campaign spotlight.

I want to thank the many people who have supported me throughout my 4-year term thus far. I will continue to do my best to represent the constituents of District 4 and to serve Calaveras County as I complete the rest of my term through the end of the year.

Sincerely,

Debbie Ponte