In the North Bay, Sausalito’s new city manager was arrested on suspicion of burglary less than three weeks after starting the job.
Elaine Forbes was arrested early Saturday morning on Humboldt Avenue near Johnson Street, a waterfront area with several restaurants and marinas nearby.
Marin County sheriff’s deputies made the arrest, but authorities have not released any details.
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Forbes previously worked for nine years as the executive director at the Port of San Francisco.
Her arrest comes two days after the Sausalito City Council decided to place her on administrative leave without giving any details.
In a statement, the City of Sausalito said: “This is a difficult development for our City staff and our community. Because this is now an active and ongoing investigation by the Marin County Sheriff’s Office, the City will not comment on the specific allegations.”
On behalf of Elaine Forbes and her family, Sam Singer Public Relations released a statement writing:
“Elaine Forbes has devoted much of her life to public service and is widely respected by the many people who have worked with her over the years.
We ask that no one rush to judgment based on limited information. Elaine is experiencing a mental health crisis. As the facts become clearer and Elaine obtains legal and healthcare counsel in the coming hours and days, we hope people will respond with compassion, patience and respect for her and her family during an extraordinarily difficult time. Thank you.”
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