Jenn Rogar backs out of Sacramento City Council race

Before she was ever really in, Jenn Rogar has exited the race to challenge central-Sacramento City Councilman Steve Hansen.

She notified her Facebook followers of her decision on February 25.

“Due to some [unforeseeable] and some foreseeable circumstances, I will be withdrawing from the pursuit of the 4th District city council seat,” she wrote in a post on her wall. “More specifically, it is for family and health reasons. I apologize in advance to anyone I have let down. I feel like a bit of a fool. Thank you for your support. Any donations I will return immediately.”

In response to a comment on her Facebook page, the teacher and amateur singer-songwriter wrote that juggling two jobs if elected would have “jeopardized my health.”

“I never intended to leave my day job,” she continued. “I was given the truth by insiders about what the commitment to city council entails. I haven’t slept well since deciding to run.”

Rogar never officially pulled papers to compete in the June 7 race. As a result, she hasn’t filed any campaign contribution forms. But she publicly stated her intent to challenge Hansen during the public comment portion of Sacramento City Council meetings.

As of press time, Hansen stood unopposed in his bid for a second straight term. (RFH)