"Kenneth Binder, who is currently the interim chief of police in Gilroy and was the former undersheriff in Santa Clara County, was selected Wednesday from a group of three finalist candidates by the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors to become the new sheriff of the county. Binder will serve out the remainder of Corpus's term, which runs until 2029, before he faces reelection."
"During an interview last week, per NBC Bay Area, Binder told the board, "One of the first things I need to do when I come in, if the board appoints me, would be to stabilize the organization. They haven't had solid leadership for a period, and coming in, I would want to have someone that is that trustworthy, respected by the rank and file, and that knows the organization inside and out.""
Kenneth Binder assumed the role of San Mateo County Sheriff after being selected by the Board of Supervisors from three finalists. He replaces Christina Corpus, whose two-year tenure ended amid controversy and whose retirement followed a supervisors' vote to remove her. Binder currently serves as interim police chief in Gilroy and previously served 26 years with the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, including a 2022 acting sheriff stint. Binder pledged to stabilize the organization, return former Undersheriff Chris Hsuing and Assistant Sheriff Ryan Monaghan, and serve the remainder of Corpus's term through 2029 before standing for reelection. The board chose appointment over a special election for stability and likely cost savings.
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