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Sausalito City Manager Arrested; Council Appoints Acting Manager

7/20/2026

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Elaine Forbes (city manager) was arrested Saturday around 7 a.m. in Sausalito on suspicion of criminal charges, with the Marin County Sheriff’s Office conducting the investigation.
She became city manager on July 1, weeks before the arrest, after a unanimous council vote.
The council approved a leave of absence for Forbes and named Brandon Phipps (acting city manager) to oversee operations.
Council members will discuss next steps at the upcoming meeting.

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Elaine Forbes (city manager) was arrested Saturday around 7 a.m. in Sausalito on suspicion of criminal charges, with the Marin County Sheriff’s Office conducting the investigation.
She became city manager on July 1, weeks before the arrest, after a unanimous council vote.
The council approved a leave of absence for Forbes and named Brandon Phipps (acting city manager) to oversee operations.
Council members will discuss next steps at the upcoming meeting.