Two more women, both veterans, publicly accuse San Diego Mayor Bob Filner of sexual harassment.
Filner, 70, has said he believes he will be vindicated by "A full presentation of the facts" And he will not resign. Filner served 10 terms, or 20 years, in Congress before being elected mayor in 2012. Many of the accusations come from his time as a congressman. Ref. CNN
Cole and Emerald call for Filner to step down
Councilwomen had held back in calling for mayor's resignation
The San Diego City Council is now unanimous in calling for Mayor Bob Filner to resign in the wake of multiple allegations of sexual harassment. City Councilwomen Myrtle Cole and Marti Emerald... Ref. Source 4
Filner recall effort kicks into high gear
Barring any last-minute developments, Sunday is the day the clipboards get unleashed. People hoping to recall San Diego Mayor Bob Filner can begin circulating their petitions. Campaign organizers said the next week ... Ref. Source 6
Embattled San Diego Mayor Bob Filner will step down, local TV stations ABC 10 News and NBC 7 San Diego are reporting. In recent weeks, a growing number of elected officials, including U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., have called on Filner to resign in the wake of 17 women stepping forward to say he made improper sexual advances toward them. Ref. USAToday
Filner has signed resignation letter Council to take up proposed deal at 1 p.m.
San Diego Mayor Bob Filner has signed a letter of resignation. The letter was secured by former U.S. District Judge J. Lawrence Irving, who mediated talks this week between the mayor and ... Ref. Source 7