Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge announced Monday that she would be leaving her position effective March 22, saying she was leaving with mixed feelings.

A former mayor of Warrensville Heights, Ohio, and later an Ohio representative in Congress, Fudge, 71, served as HUD secretary since the start of the presidential election.

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As a dedicated public servant, I have been committed to improving the quality of life for the people of this country for nearly five decades, focusing on those in greatest need, Fudge said in a statement. Having served at every level of government, I have worked tirelessly to ensure that America lives up to its promise of freedom and justice for all.

Fudge’s statement gave no reason as to why she was resigning now, saying only that she planned to transition to life as a private citizen.

The White House in a statement praised Fudge’s commitment to increasing the supply of affordable housing and protecting the housing needs of some of the nation’s most vulnerable residents.

From her time as mayor to her years as a fierce advocate in the U.S. House of Representatives, Marcia’s vision, passion and focus on expanding economic opportunity have been of great value to our country, Biden said.

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. I am grateful for all her contributions to a housing system that works for all Americans, and I wish her the best in her next chapter.