Mayor Bob Filner is reportedly resigning: What's next for San Diego?

Accused of serial sexual harassment, Filner has apparently struck a deal struck with city officials

Mayor Bob Filner
(Image credit: AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Embattled San Diego Mayor Bob Filner (D), under fire for allegedly sexual harassing 18 women, has reportedly agreed to resign from office on Friday as part of a deal struck with city officials, according to the local NBC station.

A steady stream of new allegations have emerged over the past six weeks since the first woman, Filner's former communications director, came forward with a lawsuit accusing him of improper sexual advances. As more accusers emerged, Filner's hold on office became increasingly untenable, with national Democrats urging him to resign, and residents launching a recall effort to oust him themselves.

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Jon Terbush

Jon Terbush is an associate editor at TheWeek.com covering politics, sports, and other things he finds interesting. He has previously written for Talking Points Memo, Raw Story, and Business Insider.