California Supreme Court
Jul. 28, 2022
Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye won’t seek retention
“It’s not an easy decision. I still have anxiety over it,” said Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye. “I have accomplished much and started the ball rolling on many things of interest to us as a branch in service of the public. Now is a good time. The branch is in a solid, sustainable place.”
Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, who took the leadership of the California judiciary in 2010 at a time of deep budget cuts, weathered pandemic related shutdowns and case backlogs and now enjoys a record budget for the next fiscal year, said Wednesday she will not seek retention in November.
Her decision allows Gov. Gavin Newsom to replace her in January.
“It’s not an easy decision. I still have anxiety over it,...
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