Sausalito City Manager Arrested Shortly After Approved Leave of Absence

Sausalito officials said the city’s manager was arrested early Saturday morning on suspicion of criminal charges. The arrest occurred within city limits and is being investigated by the Marin County Sheriff’s Office, which has not yet released details.

Elaine Forbes, who was unanimously appointed on May 5 and assumed the role on July 1, was previously director of the Port of San Francisco from 2016 until December 2025. The city council had approved a leave of absence for her during a closed session on Thursday.

The city declined to comment on the allegations while the investigation continues.