"The seat became vacant after supervisors voted to remove former Sheriff Christina Corpus, a first in California history, citing allegations of conflict of interest and retaliation against deputies - accusations she has denied. Under consideration are David Lazar, a retired San Francisco Police Department assistant chief; Kenneth Binder, interim police chief in Gilroy and former Santa Clara County undersheriff; and Brian Wynn Huynh Travis, chief of police and director of public safety for the Solano Community College District."
"While sheriffs typically run for election, raising millions of dollars and campaigning for votes, Measure A - the county charter amendment passed earlier this year that allows supervisors to remove a sheriff until 2028 - also gives the board the power to appoint a replacement, avoiding a costly election. On Thursday, supervisors selected the top three candidates out of six to advance to the next round of the appointment process."
San Mateo County supervisors narrowed 12 applicants to three finalists for the vacant sheriff position after removing former Sheriff Christina Corpus amid allegations of conflict of interest and retaliation that she denies. Candidates include David Lazar, Kenneth Binder, and Brian Wynn Huynh Travis, whose experiences span city, county, and campus policing. The Sheriff's Office oversees about 800 employees and a roughly $300 million budget. Measure A permits supervisors to remove a sheriff through 2028 and grants them authority to appoint a replacement, avoiding a costly election. Supervisors advanced the top three candidates from six to the next appointment round.
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