San Mateo County to Vote on Supervisors' Power to Remove Sheriff

A special election in March will decide if the board can oust Sheriff Christina Corpus over misconduct allegations.

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to hold a special election on March 4, 2025, to seek voter approval for a temporary amendment allowing them to remove the sheriff.
Sheriff Christina Corpus is facing allegations of racism, homophobia, and abuse of power, detailed in a report by Judge LaDoris Cordell.
The proposed amendment would enable the board to remove a sheriff by a four-fifths vote under specific circumstances, such as legal violations or neglect of duties.
Sheriff Corpus has denied the allegations, calling the report biased and accusing the board of a politically motivated coup.
The amendment, if passed, would expire after the 2028 general election, and a recall election remains an alternative method for removal.