""Supervisor Jackie Fielder is currently navigating a mental health condition and needs time and space to recover before making any major decisions," read a statement from her office."
"The District 9 office will continue to operate as normal, her office said. The work of responding to constituent concerns, drafting legislation, communicating with city departments, and other tasks will be done by legislative aides."
"Fielder's decision Sunday ended a weekend of rumors and gossip related to her health and future. Fielder told Mission Local in a short phone call on Friday that she was in the hospital and would step down but said little else."
"Fielder would not be the first city supervisor to take time off work, though extended leaves are rare and longtime City Hall insiders could recall few supervisors leaving for more than a few weeks."
Jackie Fielder, the District 9 supervisor, will remain in her position but take a medical leave of absence due to a mental health condition. Her office confirmed that she is currently hospitalized and needs time to recover. During her absence, legislative aides will handle constituent concerns and other office tasks. Fielder's decision comes after a weekend of speculation regarding her health, and she will not be able to vote on legislation unless present in person.
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