The San Francisco Standard reported on Friday evening that Supervisor Jackie Fielder checked herself into the hospital following what it called “major turmoil in her office“ and a city attorney investigation into “a reported leak.” The VOSF reported on the leak and suspicion about Fielder yesterday in its Thursday newsletter.
The leak was a confidential report from the city attorney about issues surrounding the planned RESET sobering center, and Fielder, along with Supervisor Connie Chan, discussed them at a Feb. 10 Board of Supervisors meeting. Mission Local published a story about it the same day.
Early Thursday, The Voice received word that Fielder was “lying low” because she was suspected of the leak, that she was “not returning calls” to her office, and that she had been absent from recent board meetings. The Voice confirmed that Fielder had been absent from the last two board meetings and, according to sources, had requested to be excused without providing a reason. The board is currently in spring recess.
If Fielder were identified as the source of the leaked memo, she could be found in violation of a number of state and local laws, including San Francisco’s Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code and City Charter, as well as California’s Penal and Evidence Codes. The most likely consequence would be removal from office.
The Standard story says that Fielder has told “multiple people” that she plans to resign from the Board of Supervisors. If she does so, Mayor Daniel Lurie will appoint her replacement. If Fielder does resign and Lurie appoints her replacement, a special election for the office would likely be added on to the already crowded November 2026 ballot.
Mayor Lurie’s office provided The Voice with the following statement on Fielder and her current status:
“I am sending Supervisor Fielder my best wishes for a speedy recovery. She is a dedicated advocate for her community. I am encouraging everyone to give her the time and space to get better so she can do that work fully, and I’m wishing her strength and all the best for her health.”
UPDATE March 30: In yet another development, Fielder’s staff have released a statement on her social media stating that the Supervisor is “navigating a mental health condition” and “needs time and space to recover” before making any further decisions about her position. To this end, she is taking a “medical leave of absence,” during which time her office will remain open to serve constituents.
This is a developing story, and this article has been updated.
