San Mateo County Supervisors Outline Initial Steps Toward Possible Sheriff Removal

Discussions begin on drafting fair procedures following voter approval of Measure A, granting temporary removal authority.

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has begun discussions on creating procedures for potentially removing Sheriff Christina Corpus from office.
Measure A, approved by 84% of voters in a March 3 special election, grants the Board temporary authority to remove the sheriff with a four-fifths majority vote until the end of 2028.
Board President David Canepa emphasized that no formal removal proceedings have been initiated yet, with the earliest possible adoption of procedures set for April 22.
An investigative report by retired Judge LaDoris Cordell accused Corpus’ administration of mismanagement, citing secrecy, retaliation, and abuse of authority, though no criminality was alleged.
Sheriff Corpus denies the allegations, claims political motivation behind the actions, and has filed a $10 million lawsuit against the county alleging discrimination and harassment.