Metropolis Lawyer Mara Elliott Endorses Chief Deputy Heather Ferbert to Succeed Her in 2024 Election

San Diego Metropolis Lawyer Mara Elliott on Wednesday endorsed Chief Deputy Metropolis Lawyer Heather Ferbert to succeed her within the 2024 municipal election.

“Heather Ferbert has the unequalled authorized expertise the Metropolis Lawyer wants and an unwavering concentrate on the regulation, not politics,” mentioned Elliott. “I belief Heather Ferbert to place her extraordinary authorized {qualifications} to work defending the taxpayers, getting unlawful weapons off the road, and making certain the independence of the Metropolis Lawyer’s workplace”

“Heather Ferbert is essentially the most certified candidate for Metropolis Lawyer and I’m proud to endorse her,” she mentioned.

Elliott, who was first elected in 2016, is finishing her second time period an can not run once more for the place.

Ferbert, who joined the workplace in 2014, known as Elliott’s endorsement an honor and praised her for pioneering work on gun security.

“The endorsement from Metropolis Lawyer Elliott is a testomony to our marketing campaign’s steadfast dedication to the regulation and powerful help throughout San Diego,” Ferbert mentioned. “It’s an honor to be endorsed by Metropolis Lawyer Elliott, whose pioneering work has prevented gun violence and saved taxpayers hundreds of thousands.”

Ferbert will face Assemblymember Brian Maienschein, who’s termed out after 12 years within the Legislature, within the March 5 main.