SAN DIEGO (CNS) – Chief Deputy City Attorney Heather Ferbert and Assemblyman Brian Maienschein will square off Tuesday to become San Diego’s next city attorney in a race that has involved an ongoing debate over the candidates’ experience in practicing law and public service.
Ferbert and Maienschein, both Democrats, are vying to replace Mara Elliott, who has termed out. Ferbert has the endorsement of her superior, who called Ferbert “the most qualified candidate for city attorney.” She also has the backing of the Deputy City Attorneys Association of San Diego and several past presidents of the San Diego County Bar Association.
Maienschein’s endorsements include the San Diego County Democratic Party and a host of other elected officials, including Mayor Todd Gloria and the majority of the San Diego City Council.
Much of Ferbert’s campaign materials have focused on her work in the City Attorney’s Office and her qualifications as an attorney, with intentional contrast placed between her law experience and that of Maienschein.