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3mo ago

San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder Takes Medical Leave for Mental Health

Her office says she remains in her seat pending recovery.

While Supervisor Jackie Fielder’s circumstances are unique, her allies have drawn inspiration from how the city responded to other politicians who had to temporarily retreat from their duties.
Supervisor Jackie Fielder, shown in a file photo, may ultimately reaffirm her previously stated plan to step down. But she is unlikely to meet serious resistance at City Hall if she decides to stay on after her health improves.
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Overview

  • Fielder’s office said Monday she is taking a medical leave for a mental health condition after a Friday hospitalization and a brief, later-reversed statement that she would resign.
  • District 9 staff will keep handling constituent requests during her absence, though they cannot attend Board of Supervisors meetings or vote on legislation.
  • The Clerk of the Board confirmed it has not received a formal letter requesting a medical leave of absence.
  • Clerk documents obtained by ABC7 show her office had already requested excusals for the March 17 and March 24 board meetings, as well as a recent committee meeting.
  • If she ultimately resigns, Mayor Daniel Lurie would appoint her successor, a move observers say could shift the board’s balance in a district known for electing progressive supervisors.