“Elaine Forbes has resigned from her position as City Manager. We have accepted her resignation, and she is no longer employed by the City.

Our hearts are with Elaine and her family, and we stand behind her as she takes this time to focus on her health and healing.

I want to thank the people of Sausalito for your sympathy and for your patience during this time. This was an extremely sensitive matter, and I am grateful for the respect and compassion you have shown to Elaine and her family. It is very much appreciated.

The council has, in closed session, unanimously agreed to appoint Brandon Phipps as the Interim City Manager for the next six months. Given the fact that we are in an election season and there perhaps will be some change in council going forward in the next year, it is anticipated that there will be a recruitment, and we would hope that Mr. Phipps would be a candidate. We will be returning at the next meeting, we hope, with a formal contract to that effect.”