San Diego Mayor Bob Filner to Resign
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Mayor Filner as he apologizes for disrespecting women (L) and the moment he announced he will undergo intense therapy in response to sexual harassment allegations.
San Diego Mayor Bob Filner has agreed to resign as part of a deal reached this week with city officials, NBC 7 News has learned.
Filner, spotted leaving City Hall with packing boxes Wednesday night, will formally vacate the office following a closed session of City Council Friday, according to several sources.
City officials announced just before 7 p.m. Wednesday a proposed solution had been reached in the scandal that has consumed the city of San Diego since it first broke July 10.
In the last six weeks, more than a dozen women have come forward with tales of alleged sexual harassment and unwanted sexual advances.
Filner has admitted to disrespecting and at times intimidating women, saying that he needed help. He announced he would enter a treatment program for an undisclosed disorder or illness.
Under investigation for alleged “pay to play” schemes with developers, Filner disappeared from public view for three weeks and surfaced Monday in time for a mediation session with city officials.
Over three days of negotiations in the downtown San Diego high-rise located just blocks from City Hall, officials reached a deal.
Filner has agreed to a deal with the Tourism Marketing District then refused to adhere to the terms. He also pulled permits with Jack-in-the-Box and meddled in Centerpoint.
So as with any negotiations, until the agreement is approved and signed, it’s still tentative.
Once Filner resigns, San Diego city government will enter a period of interim leadership.
Council President Todd Gloria will take on the role of acting mayor under the city charter.
There could be at least one primary special election within 60 to 90 days.
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