The Sausalito City Council had recently approved a leave of absence for its city manager during a closed session on Thursday, the city said.
The city said it would not comment on the allegations as the Marin County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating, but stated she was arrested within city limits.
The sheriff's office said she was arrested on suspicion of burglary and was allegedly on a yacht that she does not own.
"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," her family said. The Sausalito City Council had recently approved a leave of absence for Forbes during a closed session on Thursday.
"The work of the City of Sausalito continues without interruption under the leadership of Acting City Manager Brandon Phipps and our dedicated municipal staff. It is anticipated the City Council will discuss next steps at its upcoming City Council meeting,"
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