Sausalito city manager arrested days after leave of absence was approved
Key Points:
- Sausalito's city manager, Elaine Forbes, was arrested early Saturday on suspicion of criminal charges within city limits, the city confirmed Sunday.
- Forbes took office on July 1 after being unanimously appointed on May 5, having previously served as director of the Port of San Francisco from 2016 to December 2025.
- The city declined to comment on the specifics of the allegations as the Marin County Sheriff's Office is investigating the matter.
- Prior to the arrest, the Sausalito City Council approved a leave of absence for Forbes during a closed session on Thursday.
- CBS News Bay Area reached out to the sheriff's office for more information but has not received a response.