Longtime Marion County Treasurer Denise Emal has decided to not run for re-election after her term ends.

An emotional Emal tells KNIA/KRLS News, she wanted to retire to spend more time with her grandkids, as well being able to travel with her husband. She also says that she enjoyed working with the public and her coworkers during her time in county government. Emal spent a total of 37 years in the department, including 20 as treasurer.

Current Deputy Treasurer Michaela Bigaouette has announced her plans to run for the office of treasurer in hopes of succeeding Emal.