House Republican Leader Mike May, R-Parker, today announced that he will be retiring at the end of this legislative term in January.

May said the decision was a difficult one, but with the current economic situation, his business requires his complete attention.

“It has truly been an honor serving in the legislature, and serving as the Republican Leader these last few years,” May said. “However, as the owner of a company, I have an obligation to the families that work for me. It has become increasingly difficult to balance my duties at the statehouse with those of keeping my business running in these difficult economic times. This decision was one of the hardest I have ever had to make, but I wouldn’t have made it if I didn’t think it was the right decision.”