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Newly-elected city manager arrested weeks after assuming office
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Key Points:
- Sausalito City Manager Elaine Forbes was arrested early Saturday morning on felony burglary charges and booked into Marin County jail, with bail set at $50,000.
- Forbes, who began her role as city manager on July 1 and was previously San Francisco’s Port Director, was on a leave of absence approved by the city council on July 16.
- The city council is expected to discuss next steps regarding Forbes’ arrest in an upcoming meeting, while the city has declined to comment on the ongoing investigation.
- Forbes’ family stated she is experiencing a mental health crisis and requested compassion and patience as she seeks legal and healthcare support.
- Authorities have not released details about the burglary, and the Marin County Sheriff’s Office has not provided additional information.
