TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Arizona Governor Doug Ducey is moving into his final weeks in office. In a farewell address Thursday, he's thanking Arizonans for his past eight years in as governor:
In this job, I tried my best to do what I did as an entrepreneur – state a vision, set a goal, and work with talented people to get it done.
Today, Arizona is thriving. We are a magnet for people and for jobs.
In fact, many of you probably didn’t even live here when I first came into office.
We have great schools, low taxes and an incredible quality of life.
Gov. Ducey concluded his remarks with a forward-looking nod to the new administration, while saying he will remain active through the final days of his term.
"As I prepare to turn the keys over to my successor, I want you to know: my team and I are working hard every remaining day," he said.
Governor-elect Katie Hobbs, along with other newly-elected and re-elected state officials, will take office on Inauguration Day, set for Thursday, Jan. 5.
View Ducey's full farewell address in the video player above.
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