Overview

• 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.