SF Supervisor Jackie Fielder plans to resign due to health crisis

Fielder represents District 9, which includes the Mission District, Bernal Heights, and Portola.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 2:04am by Ben Kaplan

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San Francisco Supervisor Jackie Fielder, who has represented District 9 since January 2025, is in the hospital and has told several people that she will resign her position on the Board of Supervisors, according to multiple reports.

Why it matters

Fielder's resignation would create a vacancy on the Board of Supervisors, which could impact the political dynamics and policy decisions in San Francisco's District 9 neighborhoods.

The details

Fielder has not attended a public meeting in two weeks, and her office has stated that she is 'going through an acute personal health crisis' but did not provide details on her medical condition.

  • Fielder has represented District 9 since January 2025.
  • Fielder has not attended a public meeting in the past two weeks.

The players

Jackie Fielder

San Francisco Supervisor representing District 9, which includes the Mission District, Bernal Heights, and Portola.

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What’s next

Fielder's resignation would trigger a process to appoint a new supervisor to represent District 9 on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

The takeaway

Supervisor Fielder's health crisis and planned resignation highlight the personal challenges that elected officials can face and the potential impact on their constituents and the broader political landscape in San Francisco.