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San Mateo County Board Poised to Appoint New Sheriff Today

The expedited appointment follows voters’ Measure A check on the sheriff’s office after a misconduct report led to Christina Corpus’s removal.

Overview

  • Supervisors convene a 9 a.m. special meeting in Redwood City to choose among finalists Kenneth Binder, David Lazar, and Brian Wynn Huynh Travis.
  • The board opted for an appointment process rather than a special election under the authority granted by Measure A.
  • Whoever is selected will serve the remainder of Corpus’s term through January 2029.
  • At a public forum, all three candidates emphasized modern policing, accountability, and a refusal to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement in keeping with county sanctuary policy.
  • The Deputy Sheriff’s Association declined to endorse due to the compressed timeline, and Lazar said he would dismiss acting Undersheriff Dan Perea if appointed.