Holland
Longtime Macon County Sheriff Robbie Holland has announced he will not seek re-election in 2022. Holland was elected as sheriff in 2002 and is now serving his fifth term.
“Protecting and serving this community since 1991 and holding the office of sheriff has truly been an honor,” Holland said in a statement issued Friday, June 18. “However, my service has come with great sacrifice by my family. Their love and support have allowed me to faithfully carry out my duties and responsibilities as sheriff. I am blessed to have had that love and support through the very best of times and through the many difficult days and nights that come along with a career in law enforcement.”
He feels the time has come for him to pass the torch. Holland said throughout his 30-year career with the Sheriff’s Office, he was dedicated to the community and always gave his best. “I knew that, along with being elected sheriff, came the awesome responsibility of ensuring the safety and security of our community. I am proud to have always been associated with such a dedicated and professional group of officers and employees who continue to serve honorably at your Sheriff’s Office. I believe that, together, we have made a positive difference for the citizens of our county.”
Holland said he remembers in 2001 at age 34 announcing his run for the county’s top law enforcement position. During that first campaign he made a statement that he says he continues to work to uphold 19 years later: “If elected as your sheriff, you will continue to get the very best of me and my staff from the first day until my last day in office.”
Although he has announced his retirement, Holland still has more than a year left in office and says there is still work to do. “Although I plan to retire at the end of my current term, I want the citizens of Macon County to know that while my retirement may be on the horizon, our work is not complete. My staff and I will continue to work diligently and we will remain committed to providing our very best until my last day as sheriff of Macon County.”
The sheriff said he is thankful to have reached this milestone in his career and looks forward to the next chapter in life. “I would like to offer my sincere gratitude to the citizens of this community for believing in me, for trusting me, and for every act of kindness that you extended to me and my family throughout the years. Serving as your sheriff has truly been an honor and a privilege. Thank you, Macon County.”
Anyone planning to run for sheriff has 10 days from the date of their announcement to run to file a statement with the Macon County Board of Elections. The filling period to be included on the ballot is Dec. 6-Dec. 17, 2021. The primary election will be March 8, 2022.