State Rep. Sandra Hollins, the first Black woman elected to serve in the Utah Legislature, announced Tuesday that she’ll retire after her current term is up next year.

Hollins, a Democrat, represents the west side of Salt Lake City, including the Rose Park and Fairpark neighborhoods.

She’s served in the Utah House of Representatives since 2015 and said she carried the responsibility of being the first Black woman to do so with “humility and determination.”

“Over the past decade, I have worked to advocate for the Westside and ensure that underrepresented voices are heard,” Hollins said in an Instagram post announcing that she would not be running for reelection when her District 21 seat is up next year.

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Sandra Hollins, during floor time in the House

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