"His testimony followed several days of scrutiny over his payroll records, which Corpus' attorneys argue were part of a legitimate investigation, while the county characterizes it as retaliation against a vocal critic. Tapia's arrest happened on the same day the county released a scathing 400-page investigative report accusing Corpus of retaliation, workplace bullying, and efforts to secure a high salary for her former chief of staff, Victor Aenlle, despite questions about his qualifications."
"Corpus, elected in 2022, has denied all accusations raised against her and refused to resign despite mounting political pressure. She also faces a separate removal process through a civil grand jury accusation that was filed in June. The allegations prompted a special election in March, when voters granted the Board of Supervisors authority to remove an elected sheriff until 2028, the end of Corpus' term. Measure A, which created this removal process, made San Mateo the first Bay Area county to give its board that authority."
Carlos Tapia, a union president arrested in November 2024 on allegations of timecard fraud, testified publicly about his concerns. His testimony followed scrutiny of his payroll records that county attorneys frame as retaliation while Corpus' attorneys call it a legitimate investigation. The county released a 400-page report accusing Sheriff Christina Corpus of retaliation, workplace bullying, and efforts to secure a high salary for former chief of staff Victor Aenlle despite qualification questions. Tapia said he supported Corpus in 2022 but later received complaints about Aenlle wearing a uniform and carrying a firearm. Corpus denies the allegations, refuses to resign, and faces two removal efforts including Measure A.
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