"I view the office of auditor general as one of the last bastions of fairness and transparency and accountability in this state, and I like being the auditor general of that agency," Holland said at a Capitol news conference.
"I really like what I do, but I'm 63, have worked over 41 years in Illinois state government. I have three kids, six grandchildren. I'd like to see more of them. It seemed like a good time," he said.
Holland was elected to an unprecedented three 10-year terms as auditor general by the legislature. The job is the only constitutional statewide executive position not elected by voters.
