Jackie Felder, one of San Francisco’s most outspoken progressive supervisors, no longer plans to resign from his position. The update came from her aides on Sunday as she was treating a “mental health condition” that led to her hospitalization late last week.
Felder was hospitalized Friday for what her office described as an “acute personal health crisis” and told city officials she intended to take a leave of absence. But now, according to a statement posted by her office on social media, she will decide on her next steps after her recovery.
“Supervisor Jackie Felder is currently suffering from a mental health condition and needs time and space to recover before making any major decisions,” the statement read. “She wants to regain stable health so she can consider her options carefully and responsibly.”
The statement was signed by three of her aides, provided few details about her condition, and asked for privacy while she continued her recovery.
These health concerns come at a time when Felder faces accusations of possible violations that could lead to her removal from office if proven true.
It all stems from the city attorney’s investigation into a reported leak, according to San Francisco standard Felder’s office is experiencing “major turmoil.”
On Thursday, the day before Felder was admitted to the hospital, Voice of San Francisco He reported that the progressive supervisor was “lying” because of a leaked confidential report from the city attorney’s office regarding plans for a de facto center, where homeless people who use drugs could receive treatment with impunity but face arrest if they decide to leave.
Felder and Supervisor Connie Chan discussed the memo on February 10, and the news site Mission Local published a story the same day according to The Voice of San Francisco.
A memo obtained by the news site Mission Local It appears the city attorney’s office warned elected officials that the mayor’s proposal for the South of Market district — located near the downtown core — could violate state laws and pose “a very significant legal risk.”
The plan was approved by a vote of 9 to 2 and Fielder was one of only two supervisors who opposed it.
If Felder is identified as the person who leaked the memo, she could violate a series of state and local laws — including the San Francisco Campaign and Government Code of Conduct and the City Charter, as well as California’s penal and evidence laws — which would likely result in her removal from office, according to the Voice of San Francisco.
However, as it stands, the investigation does not appear to have identified Felder as the culprit.
If the Democratic Socialists Latinos and Indigenous Peoples resign, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lury will appoint a replacement who will likely be just a placeholder given that District 9, which includes the Mission District, is historically one of the city’s most progressive voting blocs.
Meanwhile, District 9 leaders are throwing their support behind Felder, hoping for her return to office.
“We certainly don’t want anyone else, because it would be someone we wouldn’t agree with,” said Tracy Gallardo-Brown, a member of the party’s executive committee. Latin Task Force The lifelong Mission District resident told Mission Local.
The Board of Supervisors clerk did not receive formal notice of resignation, the newspaper reported.