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Sausalito city official found on yacht, arrested for alleged burglary
Los Angeles Times • • general
Key Points:
- Elaine Forbes, former San Francisco Port director and newly hired city manager of Sausalito, Marin County, was arrested on suspicion of burglary after being found inside a yacht that did not belong to her.
- Forbes was taken into custody early Saturday at the Sausalito Yacht Harbor and is being held on $50,000 bail; authorities are not commenting on specific allegations.
- A statement from Forbes’ family indicated she is experiencing a mental health crisis and requested compassion and patience as she seeks legal and healthcare support.
- The Sausalito City Council had already approved a leave of absence for Forbes following a private discussion about her performance, with plans to discuss next steps at an upcoming meeting.
- Forbes has over 20 years of public-sector experience, including nine years as San Francisco Port Director, and was hired with a $275,000 salary to focus on fiscal sustainability and environmental challenges like sea level rise.
