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Todd Gloria takes the reins as San Diego mayor
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Sep 3, 2013
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Todd Gloria takes the reins as San Diego mayor
Bob Filner stepped down as San Diego mayor Friday afternoon after only nine months in office.
Interim San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria leaves City Hall Friday Aug. 30, 2013, after inspecting his new office in San Diego. Gloria assumed the role at 5 p.m. PDT, when Bob Filner's resignation took effect. Filner resigned amid numerous complaints of sexual harassment.(AP Photo/Elliot Spagat)
Interim San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria leaves City Hall Friday Aug. 30, 2013, after inspecting his new office in San Diego. Gloria assumed the role at 5 p.m. PDT, when Bob Filner's resignation took effect. Filner resigned amid numerous complaints of sexual harassment.(AP Photo/Elliot Spagat)
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Bob Filner stepped down as San Diego mayor Friday afternoon after only nine months in office.

Bob Filner stepped down as San Diego mayor Friday afternoon after only nine months in office. 

His departure followed allegations of sexual harrassment and lawsuits by 19 women. 

The race is on to replace Filner in a November special election. 

Until then, the mayor's office is being temporarily filled by city council president and fellow Democrat Todd Gloria, who is contemplating a run for the permanent post.

Guest: Todd Gloria, interim mayor of San Diego